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The open air museum old village "Sirogojno"

The open air museum old village "Sirogojno", Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  Sirogojno is a village in Serbia, located on Mt. Zlatibor. The `Old Village`open-air museum presents the architecture and interior design of buildings, as well as family lifestyle in the mountainous Zlatibor region situated in Southwest Serbia and vast woodland of the Dinara... 

Sirogojno- museum village

Sirogojno- museum village, Zlatibor

 anna-m Says:  Sirogojno is a village that has been turned into a museum and preserved so that the people would see what traditional Serbian village looked like in the 18 and 19 century. It is quite interesting and their webpage will give you more info (so that I do not have to copy and... 

Jezero

Jezero, Zlatibor

 viddra Says:  There are 2 highland lakes on Zlatibor. You'll find 1 in the very centre of the town. It's made of the inflow of Obudovica brook. The other 1, Ribnica lake, is situated near the Black Rzav (Crni Rzav), between Ribnica and Vodice.The picture, taken in 1994, is showing my... 

Fourweel

Fourweel, Zlatibor

 gugi66 Says:  I you like fourweels and bikes then don´t miss this, there is a big course that you can ride on. This was quite expencive and you must hava a driver licence. Otherwise they wont let you drive. 

Relax

Relax, Zlatibor

 gugi66 Says:  There are several restaurants and cafes by the artificial lake in Zlatibor. Really nice to sit and enjoy a ice cream or a beer by the lake. But be prepared to pay overprices for everything in Zlatibor it´s very exprensive. I think I payed about $10 for a beer. 

City

City, Zlatibor

 dragansin Says:  Just walk around in the city center and enjoy the paradise, several of shopps and markets and restaurants in the area. Here you can also try a four wheel bike for a fee. A small warning everything here is expensive eaven the water in a bottle is twice the price than in a... 

"Beba kids", kids playground

"Beba kids", kids playground, Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  Beside the children shop in the center of Zlatibor is lot of electric toys for kids just in front of the store. Kid’s playground of "Beba kids" company is the place where the kids can enjoy. 

Restaurants  

Nacional house "Bajo": Best lamb dish in western Serbia

Nacional house "Bajo": Best lamb dish in western Serbia, Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  National house "Bajo" in Mt. Zlatibor is highly recommended national restaurant with the best lamb in western Serbia (my opinion that is the best I tried ever). Beautiful restaurant ambience and service. Besides a variety of local dishes prepared on traditional way, this... 

Traditional food restaurant: "Little Homeland"

Traditional food restaurant: "Little Homeland", Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  More than 50 years of tradition, this restaurant serving a delicious, by old recipes food. Bread, cheese, skim (kajmak), local dishes and meat dishes are beautifully prepared. Stuff are nice and not so fast (because of living philosophy). Lamb chop, veal, cheese, skim... 

Transportation  

Vozi Miško

Vozi Miško, Zlatibor

 viddra Says:  Zlatibor is placed in the very central part of Serbia, 230km south-west of Belgrade, 300km south-west of Novi Sad, and there's as much from the Adriatic sea.The main highroad that links Belgrade with the seaside crosses Zlatibor. There are direct bus lines with Novi Sad,... 

Shopping  

(without name): Full of small shops

(without name): Full of small shops, Zlatibor

 McCoq Says:  The center of Zlatibor is full of shops and restaurants. Is like a market. You can buy everything, you have everything (or almost) you can find in a city, but all together in less than 10 min walking. Is a touristic place, don't expext to find something very cheap, things... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Dangerous road to the Uvac Monastery

Dangerous road to the Uvac Monastery, Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  If you decide to visit beautiful Uvac Monastery in the region of Zlatibor Mountain (south west of Serbia) you have to be prepared on very dangerous trip. You have to visit this sight because of beautiful hidden and untouched nature. The river is crystal clear and clean and... 

Tourist Traps  

Famous Zlatibor delicacies

Famous Zlatibor delicacies, Zlatibor

 anna-m Says:  Although Zlatibor and the surrounding areas are famous for their smoked veal and cheese and although I DO strongly recommend you to try them, I would not suggest buying them from the market. They simply cost far more than they are actually worth. It is much ceaper to buy... 

What to Pack  

Cold nights, evevn in summer

Cold nights, evevn in summer, Zlatibor

 anna-m Says:   Even though temperature may rise up to 35 degrees during the day, the nights are rather cold, so make sure you have something warm to wear if you are going out 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sirogojno

Sirogojno, Zlatibor

 viddra Says:  Some 32km far from Uzice and 24km from Zlatibor, there's this lovely village of Sirogojno.Sirogojno village is in fact an open-air museum where you can see traditional 19th-century houses, log cabins, and find out more about the life of these people back then. 

Staro Selo

Staro Selo, Zlatibor

 viddra Says:  Feel the past in this old village, visit some craftsmen's shops, see products made of soil or wood, now authentic national souvenirs, find out how famous Zlatibor cheese and cream are made and try them... 

Crkva Sv. Petra I Pavla

Crkva Sv. Petra I Pavla, Zlatibor

 viddra Says:  In the centre of Sirogojno village, there's this Church of St. Peter and Paul (crkva sv. Petra i Pavla), built in 1764. The iconostasis was done by Simeon Lazovic and this is his 1st work of art. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Take a hike

Take a hike, Zlatibor

 anna-m Says:  Zlatibor is the perfect choice for many outdoor sports, as it has skiing as well as tennis, volleyball and basketball facilities. However, for those who are more on the lazy side (such as muself), I would recommend either a hike or even a slow walk up in the mountains. The... 

Favorites  

Monastery / valley of Uvac River amazing sight

Monastery / valley of Uvac River amazing sight, Zlatibor

 apekovic Says:  One of the historical monuments and nature preserve that you cannot miss is Uvac monastery in the Valley of Uvac River from beginning of 17 century.From the southern slopes of Zlatibor (near Tornik, Zlatibor highest peak 1.396 m) down by canyon road is the Uvac monastery in... 

The Place

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Does anyone have knowledge where I could find a bus schedule for buses from Zlatibor to Belgrade and how much it costs? Thanks a... 

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A: I keep this link, very handy: http://www.bas.co.yu/basweb%5Feng/redvoznje.asp Just type Zlatibor and you will see twenty-someting busses daily. I guess price is... 

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Top Zlatibor Writers

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Zlatibor, Serbia

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Zlatibor. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 91 photos uploaded, and 6 travelogues I've created. 

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Zlatibore, širi svoje grane...

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 'He who's never been to Zlatibor doesn't know what a healthy place is.' Jovan Ducic, the poet Zlatibor is a beautiful mountain in the heart of Serbia, in its very central part. It's the place where... 

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A touristic place

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 Zlatibor is the name given to a mountain range and a region rather than a particular placer, although the tourist center of Partizanaska Vode at the heart of the region is often (very often)... 

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A week in the mountains

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 I chose Zlatibor for my holiday destination in 2006. Keep reading to find put why :) 

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Always something to do

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