The beauties of our region
Silver Lake
At the second kilometer from Veliko Gradište, surrounded by the wooded White Acacia area, where the Danube meanders, lies Silver Lake. It was created by damming a Danube backwater to protect against groundwater, resulting in a 14 km long lake, one of the largest in Serbia.
The reflection and shimmering of the water, resembling silver, gave the lake its name. Pleasant, warm summers and clean water filtered through sandy soil, along with pebble, grassy, and concrete beaches, make it highly attractive.
Well-developed infrastructure, the diverse offerings of the Silver Lake Resort, rich menus of numerous restaurants, exclusive cafés with a lake view, golf and tennis courts, tourist boat rides, luxurious hotels with conference halls, comfortable villas on the lakeshore, as well as pleasant stays with local hosts, in resorts and camps, make it one of the centers of Serbian tourism.
It is also worth noting that the lake is rich in fish, rightly earning the title of a paradise for anglers. A 45-kilogram carp caught here once broke a Guinness World Record.
Silver Lake
At the second kilometer from Veliko Gradište, surrounded by the wooded White Acacia area, where the Danube meanders, lies Silver Lake. It was created by damming a Danube backwater to protect against groundwater, resulting in a 14 km long lake, one of the largest in Serbia.
The reflection and shimmering of the water, resembling silver, gave the lake its name. Pleasant, warm summers and clean water filtered through sandy soil, along with pebble, grassy, and concrete beaches, make it highly attractive.
Well-developed infrastructure, the diverse offerings of the Silver Lake Resort, rich menus of numerous restaurants, exclusive cafés with a lake view, golf and tennis courts, tourist boat rides, luxurious hotels with conference halls, comfortable villas on the lakeshore, as well as pleasant stays with local hosts, in resorts and camps, make it one of the centers of Serbian tourism.
It is also worth noting that the lake is rich in fish, rightly earning the title of a paradise for anglers. A 45-kilogram carp caught here once broke a Guinness World Record.
Ram Fortress
On a rocky cliff downstream from Smederevo, the outlines of the medieval Ram Fortress catch the eye. This is the ancient town of Ram, standing like a soldier on eternal guard, watching over the entrance to the gateway of the Iron Gate Gorge. In its present form, the fortress dates back to the time of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II. It is said that, while fighting in this area, he stopped to rest on a hilltop with a beautiful view in all four directions. Sitting on his “ihram” (prayer rug), he fell asleep, and when he awoke refreshed and renewed, he ordered a fortress to be built on that very spot.
It was a mighty artillery stronghold where the empires of the past clashed. Beside the fortress, which has recently begun reconstruction, there are also the remains of a hammam and a well-preserved caravanserai. Two kilometers downstream from the town lies the Roman archaeological site of Lederata, which reveals traces of Celts, Avars, Slavs, and others.
From Ram, the first Serbian deputation set out with proto Mateja Nenadović. Near Ram, Karađorđe returned from exile to Serbia. Here, Vuk Stefanović Karadžić once served as a customs officer. Ram is also the starting point of the 70-kilometer-long Ram Sands. At this spot, a ferry provides the shortest daily connection with South Banat.
It is worth coming to Ram to discover the romantic legend of Romulus and Remus, the story of Baron Loprešti, and the account of the German crossing of the Danube.
Ram Fortress
On a rocky cliff downstream from Smederevo, the outlines of the medieval Ram Fortress catch the eye. This is the ancient town of Ram, standing like a soldier on eternal guard, watching over the entrance to the gateway of the Iron Gate Gorge. In its present form, the fortress dates back to the time of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II. It is said that, while fighting in this area, he stopped to rest on a hilltop with a beautiful view in all four directions. Sitting on his “ihram” (prayer rug), he fell asleep, and when he awoke refreshed and renewed, he ordered a fortress to be built on that very spot.
It was a mighty artillery stronghold where the empires of the past clashed. Beside the fortress, which has recently begun reconstruction, there are also the remains of a hammam and a well-preserved caravanserai. Two kilometers downstream from the town lies the Roman archaeological site of Lederata, which reveals traces of Celts, Avars, Slavs, and others.
From Ram, the first Serbian deputation set out with proto Mateja Nenadović. Near Ram, Karađorđe returned from exile to Serbia. Here, Vuk Stefanović Karadžić once served as a customs officer. Ram is also the starting point of the 70-kilometer-long Ram Sands. At this spot, a ferry provides the shortest daily connection with South Banat.
It is worth coming to Ram to discover the romantic legend of Romulus and Remus, the story of Baron Loprešti, and the account of the German crossing of the Danube.
Daščara
West of the village of Biskuplje, in the Manastirište area about 1.5 kilometers from the village and accessible by a scenic dirt road, lies the sacred and healing spring of Daščara. It is set in a picturesque landscape of wooded hillsides and a narrow flat plain. The slopes are covered with dense forest, particularly the western side, at the foot of which a very strong spring emerges. Behind this hill rises Veliko Brdo, reaching an altitude of 311 meters, and on its other side lies the village of Kurjače with the Nimnik Monastery.
This is one of the most visited holy waters in the Braničevo region. The Daščara landscape irresistibly resembles those of many monasteries, monastic sites, and sacred springs in Braničevo, leading to the belief that there may once have been a monastery here, long ago destroyed and no longer preserved in collective memory.
Daščara
West of the village of Biskuplje, in the Manastirište area about 1.5 kilometers from the village and accessible by a scenic dirt road, lies the sacred and healing spring of Daščara. It is set in a picturesque landscape of wooded hillsides and a narrow flat plain. The slopes are covered with dense forest, particularly the western side, at the foot of which a very strong spring emerges. Behind this hill rises Veliko Brdo, reaching an altitude of 311 meters, and on its other side lies the village of Kurjače with the Nimnik Monastery.
This is one of the most visited holy waters in the Braničevo region. The Daščara landscape irresistibly resembles those of many monasteries, monastic sites, and sacred springs in Braničevo, leading to the belief that there may once have been a monastery here, long ago destroyed and no longer preserved in collective memory.
Nimnik Monastery
(Latin: Viminacium) is an archaeological site near Stari Kostolac, 12 km from Požarevac. This Roman military camp and city was founded in the 1st century and lasted until the beginning of the 7th century. It was one of the most important legionary camps on the Danube and, for a time, the capital of the Roman province of Upper Moesia, which encompassed most of Serbia, northern Macedonia, and part of northwestern Bulgaria.
Today, seven structures are covered and open to visitors: the North Main Gate of the legionary camp (Porta Praetoria), Roman baths, the Roman amphitheater, a mausoleum most likely holding the remains of the Roman emperor Hostilian, the Mammoth Park, Domvs Scientiarvm Viminacium / the Scientific Research and Tourist Center, and the Craft Center with kilns for producing ceramics and bricks.
Nimnik Monastery
In a wooded valley of the Stig region, three kilometers from the village of Kurjače, an asphalt road leads to the famous Nimnik Monastery. It dates back to the time of the Battle of Kosovo. The monastery was burned during Koča’s Uprising and later rebuilt under Miloš Obrenović. Nimnik was also home to one of the first schools in this area.
The monastic complex consists of a church, a chapel, and a residence. According to legend, the monastery was named after the words of a Vlach girl. When asked by the Turks where the monastery was and whether there were hajduks, she only replied “nušću nimik,” meaning “I know nothing.” The Ottomans killed her on the spot. When her grieving parents found her, a bluish halo glowed around her head. The oxen pulling the cart with the child’s body would only go toward the monastery. She was buried in the monastery yard, and a small chapel was built over her grave, known today as the “sanctuary,” which people believe has healing powers.
At the foot of the hill, there is also a healing spring with a fountain. Visitors to Nimnik are always welcomed with honey and cool spring water. The monastery is open to visitors every day.
Viminacijum
(Latin: Viminacium) is an archaeological site near Stari Kostolac, 12 km from Požarevac. This Roman military camp and city was founded in the 1st century and lasted until the beginning of the 7th century. It was one of the most important legionary camps on the Danube and, for a time, the capital of the Roman province of Upper Moesia, which encompassed most of Serbia, northern Macedonia, and part of northwestern Bulgaria.
Today, seven structures are covered and open to visitors: the North Main Gate of the legionary camp (Porta Praetoria), Roman baths, the Roman amphitheater, a mausoleum most likely holding the remains of the Roman emperor Hostilian, the Mammoth Park, Domvs Scientiarvm Viminacium / the Scientific Research and Tourist Center, and the Craft Center with kilns for producing ceramics and bricks.
Viminacijum
(Latin: Viminacium) is an archaeological site near Stari Kostolac, 12 km from Požarevac. This Roman military camp and city was founded in the 1st century and lasted until the beginning of the 7th century. It was one of the most important legionary camps on the Danube and, for a time, the capital of the Roman province of Upper Moesia, which encompassed most of Serbia, northern Macedonia, and part of northwestern Bulgaria.
Today, seven structures are covered and open to visitors: the North Main Gate of the legionary camp (Porta Praetoria), Roman baths, the Roman amphitheater, a mausoleum most likely holding the remains of the Roman emperor Hostilian, the Mammoth Park, Domvs Scientiarvm Viminacium / the Scientific Research and Tourist Center, and the Craft Center with kilns for producing ceramics and bricks.
Golubac Fortress
The remains of the medieval town of Golubac are located on the right bank of the Danube, at the most inaccessible point that marks the entrance to the Đerdap Gorge. The fortress area belongs to the Đerdap National Park and is part of the natural reserve known as Golubac Town. The value of this reserve lies in the presence of very rare plant communities and species.
Just before the beginning of the Đerdap Gorge, the Danube reaches its widest point along its entire course. In the direction of the Romanian village of Coronini and its fortress, a rock about 5 meters high emerges in the middle of the river, known as “Baba-kaj” (meaning “Repent” in Turkish). Many legends are tied both to this rock and to the fortress itself, telling stories of names, life and death, love, and war.
Golubac Fortress
The remains of the medieval town of Golubac are located on the right bank of the Danube, at the most inaccessible point that marks the entrance to the Đerdap Gorge. The fortress area belongs to the Đerdap National Park and is part of the natural reserve known as Golubac Town. The value of this reserve lies in the presence of very rare plant communities and species.
Just before the beginning of the Đerdap Gorge, the Danube reaches its widest point along its entire course. In the direction of the Romanian village of Coronini and its fortress, a rock about 5 meters high emerges in the middle of the river, known as “Baba-kaj” (meaning “Repent” in Turkish). Many legends are tied both to this rock and to the fortress itself, telling stories of names, life and death, love, and war.
Lepenski vir
Lepenski Vir is one of the largest and most significant Mesolithic and Neolithic archaeological sites. It is located on the right bank of the Danube in the Đerdap Gorge, in Serbia, at the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. This site, named after a whirlpool in the Danube, was the center of one of the most important and complex prehistoric cultures.
Between 1965 and 1970, archaeologists discovered a fishing and hunting settlement with the earliest evidence of cultivation and domestication. Excavations revealed seven successive settlements and 136 structures (both residential and sacral) built during the Early Mesolithic, between around 9500 and 7200 BC (Proto Lepenski Vir I and II), and later during the Early and Middle Neolithic, between around 6250 and 5500 BC (Lepenski Vir I–III).
Lepenski vir
Lepenski Vir is one of the largest and most significant Mesolithic and Neolithic archaeological sites. It is located on the right bank of the Danube in the Đerdap Gorge, in Serbia, at the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. This site, named after a whirlpool in the Danube, was the center of one of the most important and complex prehistoric cultures.
Between 1965 and 1970, archaeologists discovered a fishing and hunting settlement with the earliest evidence of cultivation and domestication. Excavations revealed seven successive settlements and 136 structures (both residential and sacral) built during the Early Mesolithic, between around 9500 and 7200 BC (Proto Lepenski Vir I and II), and later during the Early and Middle Neolithic, between around 6250 and 5500 BC (Lepenski Vir I–III).
Đerdap National Park
Đerdap National Park is located in the southwestern part of Europe, in the northeastern region of the Republic of Serbia, right on the international border with Romania. The total area of the National Park is 93,968 hectares, with a protective zone covering 63,608 hectares.
The central natural phenomenon of this area is the magical Đerdap Gorge, through which the Danube River flows. Đerdap, also known as the Iron Gates, has for thousands of years posed both a challenge and an opportunity for travelers, merchants, warriors, and peacemakers. It represents a gateway between two important cultural and economic regions of the world — between the Lower and Middle Danube.
Đerdap has always been a naturally strategic location of immense importance, both in times of war and peace. For this reason, a large number of historical monuments can be found along the gorge.
Đerdap National Park
Đerdap National Park is located in the southwestern part of Europe, in the northeastern region of the Republic of Serbia, right on the international border with Romania. The total area of the National Park is 93,968 hectares, with a protective zone covering 63,608 hectares.
The central natural phenomenon of this area is the magical Đerdap Gorge, through which the Danube River flows. Đerdap, also known as the Iron Gates, has for thousands of years posed both a challenge and an opportunity for travelers, merchants, warriors, and peacemakers. It represents a gateway between two important cultural and economic regions of the world — between the Lower and Middle Danube.
Đerdap has always been a naturally strategic location of immense importance, both in times of war and peace. For this reason, a large number of historical monuments can be found along the gorge.