Bus from VRANJE to KRUŠEVAC

About the station VRANJE

Vranje is a city and the administrative center of the Pčinja District in southern Serbia. The city has a population of 83,524 inhabitants, while the urban area of the city has 60,485 inhabitants.

Vranje is the first city from the Balkans to be declared UNESCO city of Music. It is on located on the Pan-European Corridor X, close to the borders with North Macedonia and Bulgaria. The Eparchy of Vranje is seated in the city and the 4th Land Force Brigade of the Serbian army is stationed here.

Vranje was an important Ottoman trading site. The White Bridge is a symbol of the city and is called "most ljubavi" (lovers' bridge) after the tale of the forbidden love between the Muslim girl Ajša and Christian Stojan that resulted in the father killing the couple. After that, he built the bridge where he had killed her and had the story inscribed in Ottoman Arabic. The city has traditional Balkan and Ottoman architecture.

The well-known theater play Koštana by Bora Stanković is set in Vranje.

Vranje is famous for its popular, old music, lively and melancholic at the same time. The best known music is from the theater piece with music, Koštana, by Bora Stanković. This original music style has been renewed recently by taking different, specific, and more oriental form, with the contribution of rich brass instruments. It is played particularly by the Vranje Romani people.

Vranje lies close to Besna Kobila mountain and Vranjska Banja, locations with high potential that are underdeveloped. Other locations in and around Vranje with some tourist potential include Prohor Pčinjski monastery, Kale-Krševica, Markovo kale, Pržar, birth-house museum of Bora Stankovic.

About the destination 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

Route details

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