Ibrahim-pasha’ s Mosque is the oldest mosque in Prijepolje. For the first time it was mentioned in travels of Evlija Celebija. Ibrahim-pasha the son of Herzegovina sub – pasha had it built in the 16th century. In the corner of the mosque there is a built- in sundial ” eltifa ” positioned in the direction …
The precise time of construction is not known but considering the fact that E. Celebija mentions it, it might have been erected even before the 15th century. Its age, appearance and unusual structure represent an undeniable architectural and monumental value. During the reconstruction of Town Square in Vakuf, the Clock tower was moved to a …
In the very vicinity of Mileševo monastery there are remains of the medieval town of Mileševac. It was built at the beginning of the Mileševka canyon on the top of a cliff that is accessible only from its southern side. The other three sides of this hill almost vertically slope down and more or less …
Mili monastery is mentioned for the first time mentioned in 1413, but it is not older than the 15th century and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The records show that the church functioned from the 15th century and was renovated by the end of the 16th or at the beginning of the 17th century …
Raised in 1281 as a foundation of David the Monk, son of Vukan and grandson of Nemanja; This church is devoted to Epiphany and the Contract being kept in the Dubrovnik Archive bears witness to its construction. Desin de Risa and his son Vlaho were the builders of the church. Its interior was painted in …
Prince Vladislav, the second son of King Stephan First – crowned and grandson of Stephan Nemanja had Mileševa monastery built in 1219. The monastery was dedicated to the resurrection. It was depicted in the third decade of 13th century, before the founder was crowned king in 1234. Mileševa was the second ranked among all Serbian …
The district of Prijepolje is situated in the southwest part of Serbia in the territory of middle Polimlje ( mid basin of the river Lim ). Average height above sea level is 1200 m which indicates that it has the characteristics of a mountain area. The highest peak is Jadovnik ( Katunić, 1,734 m ) …
Mount Javorje ( highest peak Ober 1486 m ) is known for its picturesque hamlets and warmhearted hosts famous for their health food products – cheese and cream cheese, smoked ham made from sheep or cow meat, corn and rye breads. The mountain abounds in old and thick forests of conifers, beech, birch, and the …
The Sutjeska canyon ( altitude 620 m ) is located at a distance of 30 km from Priboj in the direction of Pljevlja. Here, the river has cut a narrow canyon into the limestone for a length of 2 km. In certain places, the sides are over 300 m high. In the canyon itself, the …
Pribojska banja is situated on a plateau above Priboj, at an altitude of 550 m. It can be reached by the railway line Belgrade – Bar or the asphalt main road Belgrade – Podgorica, via Nova Varoš and Bistrica. It is located on the central elevation in a deep, wooded and lovely valley, surrounded by …
Ceske is an old, traditional meal, prepared at special occasions. The very word is of a Persian origin and represents chiken meat that is cooked until it is completely soft. The meal is prepared of beaten wheat which is coked with chicken meat until the meat falls apart completely from the bones. It is served …
Priboj Country Museum was founded in 1990 as a complex type museum, of native country character. The basic activity of the Museum is the studying, collecting, preserving, and presenting of artistic – historical objects belonging to the cultural heritage of the region of Priboj. Its work is organized through the following departments: Archeology, Ethnography, Art …
Writing about Hasan-aga’s mosque means to talk about the history of Priboj more precisely about its downtown. Hasan – aga was a wise man who realized that supporting young people was the only worthy investment. He gave his property to the God but for people to use. When he became the ruler of the Priboj …
The Monastery in Mazici or as it is also known, St. George in Dabar and monastery Orahovica. It was founded on an old cult place. In the prehistoric times, at the beginning of the Bronze Age ( around 1900 BC ) this place, where the monastery was built, was used for burials. For the same …
The municapility of Priboj is situated in the southwest of Serbia, in a forested region of an old Vlah, in a fertile valley of the Lim river. Priboj is located at the three border point of Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia – Herzegovina. Priboj is a predominantly mountainous district with the lowest point at 392 m …
Starting from Rača Monastery, you can reach Lađevac spring and the remains of Rača copying school at Banja, following a two – kilometer long marked track up the right bank of the river Rača. The first third is macadam which goes past the storehouses and meadows belonging to the monastery and the river itself, to …
Bajina Bašta with its population of 9000 inhabitants is situated at the foot of Mt. Tara on the right bank of the Drina river and is the center of this region. lt attracts lots of visitors and tourists for different reasons: sport and recreation, fun, entertainment, or beautiful countryside, peace, quiet and spirituality. Lots of …
Drina’s Regatta is the oldest tourist – recreational event on the river Drina. To commemorate the ancient tradition od Drina’ s rafters, Municipalitie of Bajina Bašta and STC ” Bajina Bašta ” oganize this traditional event for 17 years. Regatta is the most visited summer event on the water in western and central Serbia. It …
