What to visit
What to visit
Manastir Temska
Discover the Spiritual Treasure of Stara Planina! In the heart of untouched nature, only 34 km from our accommodation, lies the Temska Monastery (also known as the St. George Temska Monastery). This beacon of spirituality, built on the foundations of an 11th-century temple, bears witness to rich history and art dating back to the 14th century, when it was a legacy of the Dejanović family. Located on the left bank of the Temštica River near Pirot, Temska Monastery offers an unforgettable experience where past and present intertwine. Visit this sanctuary of silence and spirituality!
Vodopad Bigar
Apartmani Kod Boganovića Stara Planina are the ideal base for visiting the Bigar Waterfall, which is only 9 km away. This impressive waterfall, over 35 meters high, got its name from the porous stone (tufa/travertine) down which the water flows. Enjoy the sight of cascades, small waterfalls, and clear natural pools upstream from Bigar. Book your accommodation on Stara Planina and enjoy a mountain paradise!
Ski Centar Stara Planina
Stara Planina Ski Centre is located just 25 kilometres from our accommodation, making it an ideal destination throughout the entire year. The ski resort extends across locations like Babin Zub (a protected nature reserve, 1,758m high) and offers more than 13 km of excellently maintained slopes for all categories of skiers. The centre boasts modern infrastructure, including the first gondola in Serbia and a system for artificial snowmaking. This area is equally beautiful and attractive in both summer and winter, perfect for skiing, hiking, and enjoying untouched nature. Babin Zub is located near Midžor (2,169m), the highest peak of Stara Planina.
The Church of the Holy Mother of God (Bogorodičina crkva)
The Church of the Holy Mother of God (Bogorodičina crkva) is located in the village of Donja Kamenica near Knjaževac, 16 km from the accommodation. It was built at the end of the 13th century or in the first half of the 14th century, as an endowment of Mihajlo Anđelović. Today, it is popularly known as the "Serbian Notre Dame" due to its unusual appearance for an Orthodox church and its resemblance to the Notre Dame church in Paris, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and built in the Gothic style.
Knjaževac
Knjaževac, known as the "Serbian Venice" due to its location at the confluence of two Timok rivers, is situated only 29 kilometres from our accommodation. Formerly called Gurgusovac, the town was renamed in 1859 after Prince Miloš Obrenović. Today, it is recognized as one of the most beautiful small towns for living in Serbia. It serves as the main urban centre and is ideal for day trips. Nearby are significant cultural landmarks such as the Homeland Museum and the famous Church of the Holy Mother of God (Bogorodičina crkva) in Donja Kamenica (16 km), popularly dubbed the "Serbian Notre Dame." Knjaževac provides all necessary services and represents a perfect base for exploring the beauty of Stara Planina.
