Kruševac

Kruševac is a city in central Serbia and the center of the Rasina District, and is located in the valley of the Western Moravian Sea, on the Rasina River. Today, it has over 75 thousand inhabitants in the city and about 140 thousand inhabitants in the municipality. The city was founded by Prince Lazar in 1371. It was first mentioned in 1387, in a charter in which Prince Lazar confirmed the earlier trade privileges of the people of Dubrovnik. After the Battle of Kosovo, Kruševac became the capital of vassal Serbia, ruled by Princess Milica, and later by her and Lazar's son, Despot Stefan, who later moved the capital to Belgrade. Kruševac was finally liberated from the Turks in 1833. After the liberation, the city rapidly developed and prospered, becoming one of the major regional centers of the then Serbia.
 
Kruševac was once a strong economic center with a particularly developed metal processing ("14. oktobar") and chemical industry (HI "Župa", "Merima", "Rubin"). After the privatization of large social collectives, the city has over 1,500 private companies and over 3,500 independent shops of various activities.
 
Kruševac and its surroundings represent one of the regions of Serbia that has great tourist potential. It is recognizable by its glorious history and rich tradition. It abounds in numerous cultural and historical landmarks and natural beauty.
 
About 35% of the total area of ​​the city is covered with forests. The largest forest complex is spread on Jastrebac, the most forested mountain in the Balkans. The territory of the city of Kruševac is also known for its significant mineral and geothermal water sources (Bela Voda, Ribarska Banja, Lomnica, Žabare, Čitluk).
 
The Šarengrad amusement park is fun for the whole family. A multifunctional complex in an attractive location in the city with an area of ​​1.5 ha. In addition to dinosaur replicas, the park contains modern children's furniture, a mini adventure park, a mini golf and chess field, a souvenir shop and a restaurant, and in the winter months an ice rink. The area is further refined by water surfaces with fountains and bridges, as well as a zip line for the youngest.
 
Ribarska Banja is one of the most healing spas in Serbia. It is one of the oldest spas in the southeastern Balkans and is among the first six Serbian spas. It was restored in 1833, during the reign of Prince Miloš.
 
Nightlife
 
Hunting club, Caffe bar Studio, Caffe Dijamant, M caffe, Kruška pub
 
Restaurants
 
Bagdala, Čarapanska meana, Palas, Olive Tree Restaurant, Ethno house
 
Taverns
 
Jazz Club, ZOI, Caffe Crash, Kumo barcaffe, Macchiato
 
Events
 
New Year's magic, International festival of tourist publications "Kofer slova", Fair of rural tourism, healthy food and folk art, International balloon festival "Kruševac through the clouds"
 
Accommodation
 
Popular hotels and motels
 
Apartman Breza, ZVEZDA LUX, Garni Hotel City, Saradis, Biser, Ellite
 
Shopping
 
TC BIG Kruševac, TC Tržni Park, Roda centar Kruševac, TC Fontana ️
 
Important telephone numbers
 
Ambulance 194
 
Police 192
 
Fire department 193
 
Tourist organization 037-440-332
 
Bus station 037-421-555

Prolom Banja

Prolom Banja is located in the south of Serbia on the road Niš-Podujevo-Priština, 85km from Niš and 23 km southeast of Kuršumlija. It is located on the northwestern slopes of Radan Mountain, 550 to 668 m above sea level.

After the First World War, a more serious use of warm springs begins. Prolom and properties of medicinal waters are mentioned in the newspapers in 1940, when the number of about 2000 visitors per year is stated. Since 1956, the number of guests has increased significantly, and since 1961 the organization has been accepted and the treatment of guests has been taken over by Planinka from Kuršumlija. Radan Hotel was erected in 1968 and it had 28 beds. As early as 1976, the building was added with another 128 beds. In 1982, the hotel was expanded and enlarged, and at that time, about 11 liters of medicinal water per second (temperature 29 ° C) was obtained by geo-exploration drilling. In 1989 a second depandance with 270 beds and a therapeutic block was built as well as a part with a swimming pool. Now the hotel is equipped with modern equipment for accommodation, diagnostics, treatment, therapy and recreation. In addition to the hotel with a restaurant in the banquet there are a number of houses with private accommodation for guests, several grocery stores and several restaurants.

According to official data, Prolom water is used for the treatment: Kidney and urinary tract diseases, Diseases of the digestive system, Skin diseases, Diseases of the blood vessels, Vanadial rheumatism.

Prolom water belongs to waters of high balneological values. The main balneological values ​​of water are the alkalinity, the presence of ozone and silicic acid with little fluorine.