Discover Nova Varoš: Zlatar, Uvac and culture

Nova Varoš lies below the Zlatar Mountains at an altitude of over 1,000 metres. For planning your trip, the town offers several perspectives: You can explore historic buildings and collections, discover regional specialities, or plan nature experiences in the Uvac area and at Zlatar Lake. It is precisely this combination of local history, landscape and regional character that makes Nova Varoš an interesting destination for a varied trip.

Cultural history in the town

An important landmark is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Nova Varoš. It was built in 1862 by master builder Pero Ninčić; in 1864, a bell was installed in the bell tower. Inside, the church has a monumental iconostasis created by Milija Marković, Rista Čajkanović and Pavle Čortanović. One of the most valuable icons is an Italo-Cretan icon of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century. Those interested in sacred art and historical details will find several specific points of reference here for exploring the town’s history.

The building of the Kaymakamija, also known by the nickname “Bela golubica”, is likewise part of Nova Varoš’s historical identity. It was built in 1909 and now houses the local history museum. The museum opened on 1 November 2012 in the former administrative building of the Kaymakamija. Its collection spans the period from the Neolithic Age to the end of the First World War and comprises 240 original exhibits and three replicas. A monument unveiled in 1997 on the town square also commemorates the voivode Petar Bojović.

Another historical trace is preserved by a plaque in a mosque. It bears witness to a restoration in 1819 on the foundations of an older mosque built in the 16th century. Such diverse testimonies make the town’s cultural history multifaceted, without requiring you to focus your trip on a single theme.

Landscape and excursions

For a day in nature, you can plan a hiking trail in the Uvac area. It begins near the Bukovik Dam, can be reached by vehicle from Nova Varoš via Akmačići, and leads to a viewpoint. Griffon vultures and other birds can be observed along the route. A boat trip on Zlatar Lake can begin in Kokin Brod and includes observing griffon vultures at the Čolovića Stene site. This allows you to choose between a hike to a viewpoint and a trip on the lake, without having to fit both experiences into the same day’s itinerary.

Regional specialities

The traditional specialities of the area around Nova Varoš are also part of its local character. They include Zlatar cheese, honey, buckwheat and heljdopita. This selection offers you a culinary way to experience the region and complements the historical and scenic impressions with typical products and dishes.

Nova Varoš as a base for accommodation

If you mainly want to include the church, local history museum, town square and the history of the town in your trip, looking for a holiday apartment in Nova Varoš is a natural choice. If, on the other hand, you are planning several nature experiences, you should take the different starting points into account when choosing your accommodation: The hiking trail begins near the Bukovik Dam, and the boat trip can start in Kokin Brod. This allows you to align your choice of accommodation with your preferred focus, without committing yourself to just one type of holiday.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other destination pages in addition to Nova Varoš, you can also include Sjenica, Gostilje, Arilje, Mačkat, Rakovica, Semegnjevo, Bajina Bašta and Kremna in your further research.

For the broader travel overview: Zlatibor District.