The spa – Bogutovačka Banja

The mineral water of Bogutovačka spa temperature ( 24 – 27°C ) can help in many sicknesses.

Indications: Functional disorder of the nervous system, neuralgia, myalgia on reumatic basis, psychoneurosis ( insomnia and headache ) of the vegitative neurosis, nerve inflamation, heart neurosis, high blood pressure, convalescent state and climacteric states.
In addition to its terapeutic facilites, the spa – Bogutovačka Banja offers splended possibilities for an activ holiday and recreation in angling, hunting, mountaineering, walking, training of sportman and excusion making.

Accommodation capacities: Hotel ” Mineral ” ( 200 beds ), the hotel Annex ( 45 beds ); private accommodation ( 1000 beds ).

The cultural and historic monuments are in the vicinity: the monasteries of Žiča, Studenica, medival fortress Maglič, and also the Goč and Kopaonik mountains.

The spa – Mataruška Banja

It has moderate continental climate and offers different possibilites for healthy and sporting – recreative tourism.

Indications: All forms of rheumatism, sciatica, gynaecological diseases and woman sterility, paresis and paralysis of peripheral nerves, posttraumatic states.

Accommodation capatities: Hotel ” Termal ” (210 beds), Termal lux (30-50 beds), private accomodation (1000 beds).

Vicinity: Monasteryes of Žiča and Studenica, Maglič the town of the Middle Ages and mountains Goč and Kopaonik.

Kraljevo generously accepts everyone whо visits it with faith.

This is a motto of today’ s sity coat of arm with the notion of a falcon above the shield of seven royal crowns. Through the Ibar’ s valley, epochs easily come into view, from Stefan Nemanja, Saint Sava and Stefan the First – Crowned with the aureole of Žiča and Studenica monasteries, over Uroš and beautiful Helen d’ Anjou, with the Renaissance of the Serbian Court in the full glow of artistic and spiritual achievements. The chrism of the heirs to the throne of both dynasties, Obrenović and Karadjordjević, that took place in the Serbian spiritual capital – Žiča monastery, and the fact that king Milan Obrenović – who gave the name to the city – was its godfather, add the strength and the tradition in the foundation of the town which, at the beginning of the new century, developes stormily into a modern center.

In addition to an overnight stay and traditional hospitality, in Kraljevo, a traveler can find a wide range of different: from cultural events on the round Square of Serbian warrior, over selected theatre repertoire, dynamic concert program in the acoustic hall of the Public Museum, permanent and very impressive literary concept in the Public Library ” Stefan Prvovenčani ” to the museum exhibitions from the oldest periods till modern art. The events during springs and summertime activate the city and bring people to the association and mutual enrichment : from the Žiča Spiritual Fair – Metamorphosis, the Summer Spiritual Academy of the Serbian Music Youth in Studenica monastery, the Fine Arts Salon of Kraljevo’ s artists, the Days of Lilacs, to the recreation and interesting events like ” Visit narcissi ” on the mountain Stolovi, ” Merry shipping ” on the Ibar, automotive races and creative programs kind of old village fairs.

Traditionally, citizens of Kraljevo spend hot summers on the Ibar and the Zapadna Morava, in the spas that have a proved medical effect, Mataruška and Bogutovačka, associating with each other organizing family gathering, or enjoying in the sports on the fast rivers. Find your oases for the individual rest along the Ribnica and the Sokolja rivers and the springs of Goč. Take a book and a backpack and set out for the paths of Goč and the Stolovi Mountain, refreshing yourself in the water of the mythical river Meljanica, where many centuries ago the travelers who were going toward the city of Maglič, Zvečan and Novo Brdo have rested. Or, going over the Lopatnica’ s valley and fishing, set out for the untouched landscape of Troglav and Golija mountains. In Brvenica, there is still a natural spawning place of trout, and here you will find the clarity of a view that comes from Gradac monastery.

Church is the most beautiful building in Serbian medieval architecture.

Studenica was listed in the UNESCO heritage list 1986 year as monument of universal and cultural – historical and artificial value . . .

It was probably built in the XIII century.

The town has certain significance in the cinflicts betwen the king Milutin and his brother Dragutin during the Viennese war ( 1683 – 1699) and the Second serbian uprising …

St. Sava participated in the building of the monastery and he is know as the second founder. When the Serbian church ensured the independence of the 1219 year.

Žiča becomes the seat of Serbian arcbishopric. In Žiča, St. Sava crowned his brother Stefan for the first Serbian king…