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VRNJAČKA BANJA
A Place Where
MEMORIES ARE BORN It is difficult to demonstrate uniqueness today, but Vrnjačka Banja definitely has many advantages which, for good reason, make it one of the foremost tourist destinations, with the status 'town of the first tourist category'
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t is a place of unique history that dates back to the distant past when, more than two millennia ago, the healing properties of the mineral waters of the spa at Vrnjci were discovered by the Roman legionaries of Emperor Constantine. Kings enjoyed its blessings, actors, writers, famous doctors, painters and bohemians gathered here, and officers and politicians walked its Promenade. But Vrnjačka Banja is also a place of unique modernity adorned with magnificent buildings with a variety of content, a rich tourist offering and top class service which, in combination and balance with nature, leaves the unforgettable experience of a place where the most beautiful memories are born. This fairy-tale green oasis, about 200 km south of Belgrade, is recognisable by its centuries-old parks with walking paths and fountains, the healing properties of its springs, a sculpture park, the Castle of Culture, a Japanese Garden, a labyrinth, the Bridge of Love connected to a tragic love story, the proximity of Goč mountain and the West Morava river, the old spa villas…
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BUSINESS PARTNER | SLOVENIA 2022
With many events that are part of the Vrnjačka tradition such as the Vrnjačka Carnival, the Film Screenplay Festival, the Festival of Pop, Folk and Classical Music, the 'Love Fest', and many new events, the season at the spa lasts all 12 months. You will experience its spirit and a magic that relaxes all the senses with long walks in the spacious parks of Vrnjačka Banja, with obligatory photos at the waterfall, the bivouac, the Goč sparrow, the roundel and the new fountains. We know that your most valuable resource is energy, and you will need it for so many wonders that you just have to experience here, and the attractions that you must try! But don't worry. Here
you will find many magical places to replenish your reserves. Hotels and restaurants, but also fast food spots offer a large selection of delicious food and drink, each with a unique idea and concept. A modern water park promises an unforgettable adventure for all lovers of swimming pools, water and slides. Its grand opening is scheduled for 14 July this summer, when Vrnjačka Banja marks one of the most important dates - 154 years of organised tourism. Every millimetre is designed with great attention to the smallest of detail to inspire you to embark on an unforgettable whirlwind of emotions. Among the beautiful oases of natural greenery, you will find an incredible variety of water facilities covering 3.5 hectares of unforgettable fun. It will be the biggest water attraction in the region, both because of the number of people it can serve and because of the modern construction that can be seen in the best aqua parks in the world. We recommend a walk along the paved hiking trails of the Crkveni Brdo hill, which through its long history has been called Krš, Stena, Aleksandrovo and Čajkino Brdo. This is a large rock of volcanic origin in the heart of the spa town, surrounded by greenery and adorned by a cascading waterfall which, with its murmur, unobtrusively reveals a secret that Lehr's tunnel has been hiding for eight decades. In this 130-metre-long tunnel, nine rooms will be turned into a museum space with exhibits found during archaeological excavations. It will testify to the distant year of 1942 when the German command led by General Alexander Lehr, known for bombing Belgrade and an airborne attack on Drvar, built a shelter here. One part will be turned into a 6D cinema, in which a multimedia experience will show visitors films about the history of Vrnjačka Banja. Unique in its splendour, Crkveno Brdo is adorned by the Summer Stage, which in summer becomes the central place of cultural and enter-
