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