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Djurdjevo hill - the most important information

Djurdjevo hill or Araclijski stream is a park in Jagodina which is located on 5.35 ha and which is an ideal place for a vacation in nature without leaving the city.

History of Djurdjevo hill

In the travelogues of Felix Kanic, it is mentioned that there was a Roman castle and a church on the hill, and the name Araclijski stream was named after Atanasije Ivanovic Araclija, whose son gave their property to the municipality on the condition that a public park be built. The park was built in 1904.

Djurdjevo hill's look

There are many species of deciduous and evergreen trees in the park. In it you can rest on benches under 874 trees of forty different types of trees. The most numerous species in the park is the black pine, and the species are grouped all around the park. You can also see hawks, barn owls, cowards, woodpeckers, village swallows, ravens and squirrels. There are also places to grill. In addition, in the park there is a natural spring where you can refresh yourself.

There is also a summer stage in the park where you can watch various shows for adults and children and concerts during the summer. The amphitheater of the summer stage has seats for 1,200 visitors, and all events on it are free. In addition, you can enjoy a series of fountains and the artificial waterfall, as well as walking trails. There is an amusement park for children where they can play.

Excursion site Potok

Within Djurdjevo hill, there is also the Potok picnic area, where a ski resort and sledding track were opened in 2018, as well as a ski school. Skiing and sledding is free, and renting ski equipment is 150 dinars a day. The ski resort is open from 9 am to late evening, so you can enjoy skiing and sledding on the 100-meter-long trail all day.

How to get to Djurdjevo hill

Djurdjevo hill park is located near the Zoo, Aqua Park and the Museum of Wax Figures, and you can end the day with a walk in this park. You can reach it by public transport, as well as by taxi - we recommend Maxi Taxi 035/242111 and Akt Taxi 0800/035035.