A lonely mountain in the gentle Pannonian Plain, not far from Novi Sad. It spreads about 80 km lengthwise east to west and about 12-15 km north to south. The highest peak is Crveni Čot at 539. This lovely mountain enjoys protection by the state, as it has been proclaimed a national park. Pastures, orchards and vineyards adorn its slopes, and the higher parts are covered with dense deciduous forests (the largest linden community in Europe) providing shelter for various animals, such as deer, doe, mouflon, jackal, boar and lynx. Fruška Gora attracts everyone who loves beautiful landscapes, a swim in the mountain lake, fishing or hunting, picking mushrooms, mountaineering, visiting monasteries or wine tasting... You can also see vestiges of several fortifications and other archaeological sites. Walking trails are several kilometres long and well marked.
Fruška Gora monasteries
Founded between the 12th and 15th centuries, orthodox monasteries were the focal point of the spiritual and cultural life of Serbs during the Turkish occupation. Notable persons from Serbian history lie buried in Krušedol Monastery: Despot Đurađ Branković, King Milan Obrenović, Princess Ljubica, Patriarch Arsenije III Čarnojević... Only 16 monasteries out of 35 have been preserved to this day - most were ravaged and looted during the 2nd World War and they enjoy UNESCO protection (which did not stop NATO forces from damaging six monasteries in the 1999 air campaign against Serbia).
Guided tours of Fruška Gora:
Elnostours, Maksima Gorkog 10, tel. 52 82 44.
Magelan Corporation, Zmaj Jovina 23, tel. 472 40 88.
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