Nova Varoš: Culture, Nature and Regional Cuisine

• Nova Varoš lies below the Zlatar Mountains at an altitude of over 1,000 metres.
• The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1862 by master builder Pero Ninčić.
• The local history museum opened on 1 November 2012 in the former administrative building of the Kaymakamija.
• The museum's collection comprises 240 original exhibits and three replicas.
• Zlatar cheese, honey, buckwheat and heljdopita are considered traditional specialities of the area.

A cultural highlight is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Nova Varoš. It was built in 1862 by Pero Ninčić and features a monumental iconostasis created by Milija Marković, Rista Čajkanović and Pavle Čortanović. One of the church's most valuable icons is an Italo-Cretan icon of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century. A bell was installed on its bell tower in 1864.

There is also a specific historical reference in the town square: a monument to Vojvoda Petar Bojović was unveiled there in 1997. Another historical testimony is a plaque kept in a mosque. It reports on a restoration in 1819 on the foundations of an older mosque that had been built in the 16th century. Nova Varoš therefore offers several different starting points for planning a trip with a cultural focus.

Nova Varoš's local history museum is now located in the Kaymakamija building, also known as “Bela golubica”, which was built in 1909. The former administrative building opened as a museum on 1 November 2012. The collection spans the period from the Neolithic to the end of the First World War and comprises 240 original exhibits and three replicas.

This chronological range is particularly interesting for planning your day if you want to explore the area's history through more than a single building. The Church of the Holy Trinity, the museum and the monument in the town square each offer a different focus. Whether you choose accommodation with a cultural focus on the town or combine it with excursions depends on how you plan your trip.

The Uvac area in the municipality of Nova Varoš offers another option for planning your trip. A hiking trail begins near the Bukovik Dam, can be reached by vehicle from Nova Varoš via Akmačići, and leads to a viewpoint. Along the route, you can observe griffon vultures and other birds. For visits to the Uvac Nature Reserve, you should plan an advance notification or booking.

A boat trip on Lake Zlatar can begin in Kokin Brod and includes observing griffon vultures at the Čolovića Stene site. The two activities offer different experiences: the route in the Uvac area combines a drive with a hike to a viewpoint, while the boat trip focuses on the lake and birdwatching. The Panorama ski slope is also located nearby. It is 800 metres long and has a 420-metre-long ski lift. The “Briježđa” slope is located in Nova Varoš.

For a trip where nature and birdwatching are more important, you should take excursions into the municipality into account from the outset. The information about the Uvac hiking trail and the boat trip helps distinguish between a hike at the Bukovik Dam and a departure from Kokin Brod.

Regional cuisine is also part of understanding the destination. In the area around Nova Varoš, Zlatar cheese, honey, buckwheat and heljdopita are named as traditional specialities. This selection complements a stay that aims to combine culture, landscape and regional eating habits without limiting the itinerary to just one activity.

For a further comparison of destinations, you can also consider Perućac, Rakovica, Rudine, Prijepolje, Mitrovac, Nikojevići, Požega and Priboj.

When was the Church of the Holy Trinity in Nova Varoš built?

The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1862 by master builder Pero Ninčić. A bell was installed on its bell tower in 1864.

What special features does the Church of the Holy Trinity have?

The church features a monumental iconostasis by Milija Marković, Rista Čajkanović and Pavle Čortanović. One of its most valuable icons is an Italo-Cretan icon of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century.

What does the local history museum's collection include?

The collection spans the period from the Neolithic to the end of the First World War. It comprises 240 original exhibits and three replicas.

What should you bear in mind when visiting the Uvac Nature Reserve?

For visits to the Uvac Nature Reserve, you should plan an advance notification or booking.

Which specialities are associated with the area around Nova Varoš?

The area's traditional specialities include Zlatar cheese, honey, buckwheat and heljdopita.

For the broader travel overview: Zlatibor District.