Overview
Kragujevac is a city in Serbia. With the population of 180 000, it is the fourth largest city in Serbia, the industrial center of the country, the main city of the Šumadija region and the administrative centre of Šumadija District. It is situated on the banks of the Lepenica River.
Understand
Tourist Information Centre. You can also schedule city tours there and buy local souvenirs.
Get in
By plane There is no commercial airport in Kragujevac. The closest one is Morava Airport (30 km to the west), but it has only 2 flights per week. Next ones are in Belgrade (150 km to the North) and Niš (150 km to the South). By bus
By car Located in the center of the country, Kragujevac has good connection to highway E-75, leading to Belgrade and Niš. Parking is not a problem in the city.
Get around
Walk City center is quite compact and is best explorable on foot. All the major tourist attractions are within the walking distance, except for the memorial park Šumarice, which lies on the northern border of the city and is preferably reachable by either bus or taxi. Taxi Taxi service is extremely cheap, even in comparison to Belgrade.
Public transit Kragujevac owns an extensive and cheap bus network. Tickets can be purchased at driver.
See
Šumarice Memorial Park. Memorial in central Serbia near the place where 2,800 local people, including children, were massacred by Nazi German occupying forces as retaliation for a Partisan attack. All tombs in Memorial park are connected to 7 km long circular road. At the entrance of Memorial park, a monumental building of the Museum “21st October” is built in which architecture symbolic of Kragujevac’s tragedy is emphasized.
The circle of Prince Miloš. Cultural-historic complex that includes buildings that, with their architecture and function, maintain a historic image of the city, from the period when Kragujevac was the capital (1818–1841), until the beginning of 20th century.
Prince’s arsenal. Arsenal complex comprises factory buildings and workroom that dates back to the end of 19th, beginning of 20th centuries.
Museum "Stara livnica". It displays the history of the Kragujevac military factory in 1853 - 1973 years. There is an exhibition of modern weapons as well. The museum itself is located in the former building of the Gun Foundry build in 1882.
Amidža’s Lodgings. The only one still preserved building from the complex of Miloš’ court and it is a part of the National museum. It got its name after the headmaster of the Prince’s court, Sima Milosavljević-Paštrmac called Amidža (uncle). Amidža’s Lodgings was built in 1818 and it represents Balcan-oriental style. The lodgings served as a dormitory for the young men from Miloš’s escort.
The building of Grammar School (Gymnasium). One of the most monumental school buildings built in Serbia in 19th century. It was built in 1887 and then the first grammar school in Serbia, found in 1833, got its building. It was built in academic style. The architect is unknown. During World War II, on October 21, 1941, German soldiers took many of the school’s students and professors to the execution. One of the classrooms was turned into the Memorial classroom, dedicated to this tragic event.
Old Church. Built in 1818 by Prince Miloš Obrenović. The church is dedicated to the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Apostles. The first bell from this church rang in 1829. The old church was first bishop’s cathedral and court chapel in liberated Serbia. In the churchyard, almost all important decisions for the Serbian people were proclaimed. The First Serbian Constitution was adopted there in 1835.
National museum Kragujevac. Built in 1860. The building is European with one floor, built after the pattern of Austrian classicism, modest in its dimensions and ornaments. Directory of the National museum and museum’s library are now placed in it.
Theatre. Dating back to 1835, this is the first theater in Serbia. It is a one-floor building with a pyramidal roof cupola. In front of the building there is a monument to founder Joakim Vujić.
City’s Market. Built in 1928/29 as the most beautiful market hall in Serbia and one of the first market hall in Europe. It contains style elements of academism and secession.
City Hall. Built in a typical socialistic architecture, the building might be very interesting to someone used to Western culture.
Drača Monastery. Beautiful monastery with nice surroundings. It has the Church of Saint Nicholas which was erected in 1734 on the foundation of an older church.
Divostin Monastery. One of the most popular monasteries in Sumadija region. Once it was destroyed by Ottomans and then much later in 1974 it was reconstructed again.
Grnčarica Monastery. Built in 13th-14th centuries by a king. Present-day buildings are of mid-16th century when they were restored by Peć Patriarchy.
Do
Big or Upper Park. The most favourite place for walk of Kragujevac’s citizens of all ages. It was formed in 1898 and on its 110th birthday it was completely renewed. More than 10 hectares of verdure, thick treetops of the 100 years old trees, renewed foot-paths, newly benches make a perfect place for pastime, walk and relaxing. In the center of the park, there is a monument “Wounded soldier”. It is also a good starting point for visiting memorial park Šumarice.
Eco - park “Ilina voda”. There are several small lakes and a zoo with about hundred of inhabitants. There is also the biggest 3-m-high Easter egg sculpture in Europe, and the second in the world.
Botanical garden. Plants from Asia, Europe and Balkans grow here. Park is equipped with information boards about trees.
Lake Bubanj Park. It is an ideal spot for a pastime or walk by the water. Around the lake, in natural ambiance, the benches are set and there is also a restaurant with beautiful garden.
Jezero Sports Hall. The venue where basketball, handball and volleyball local team Radnički performs in top divisions.
Stadium Čika Dača. The biggest stadium in Kragujevac with a seating capacity for more than 23 000 people, home to the top division football team FK Radnički 1923.
Aquarium "Kragujevac". The first public freshwater aquarium in Serbia with more than 400 species. It is suited in the rooms of the Faculty of Science. In the aquarium you can see the living beings from the Balkans, but also from the tropical areas of Africa, South America, Central America, Asia and Australia. Within the aquarium there is a hatchery where rare and endangered species are being bred and raised. There is also a laboratory for scientific, exploratory work related to hydrobiology and protecting water ecosystems.
Buy
Shopping areas are concentrated in the central streets Kralja Petra, Kralja Aleksandra and Lola Ribara and shopping malls.
Roda Centar. A modern shopping mall in Kragujevac.
Kragujevac Plaza. A large modern shopping mall in Kragujevac with movie theatres, game center, bowling, pool tables, laser tag, rock climbing, target practice with paint ball/archery.
Eat
If you are looking for some Serbian specialties, like pljeskavica, ćevapčići or Karadjordjeva šnicla, Kragujevac is with tones of restaurants and fast food bars great choice.
Labud. Famous place for fast Serbian barbecue specialties.
Lepenica. Among the best pljeskavica in town.
Plavi Bik. The place for Karadjordjeva šnicla.
McDonald's. Yes, we have that. Go to second floor of Kragujevac Plaza for McDonald's.
Restaurants There are of course restaurants all over Kragujevac.
Lovac Restaurant. Very nice ambient and good local food.
Dvorište Restaurant. The perfect opportunity to enjoy local specialties in a lovely and romantic surroundings.
Stara Srbija Restaurant. Specialized in local cuisine.
Paligorić Restaurant. Also very central and suited for trying out local barbecue specialties.
Kafana Balkan. You can try out national specialties and listen to live music.
Avala. If you can really eat a lot of Serbian barbecue specialties and still pay little, this is the place to be.
Drink
Kragujevac is a young and cheap city where socialising and parties are always high on the agenda. You can find a lot of pubs and bars in the main street Kralja Aleksandra and center, especially in Lole Ribara street. Many of them are opened until late in the night. Unlike Belgrade, there is no curfew in Kragujevac and the drinks are way less expensive. Cafes & Bars Poslastičarnica Srce, Kneza Miloša 3, famous for ice-creams. Peron, Kralja Petra I bb., popular cafe in the train wagon. Caffe "Novak", dr Zorana Đinđića 13, coffeeshop owned by tennis star Novak Djoković. Cocktail bar "Buena Vista",'Kralja Petra I 46, passage Bezistan, good selection of cocktails.
Geto, Kralja Aleksandra I 45, famous night bar with no strict age groups. Opens at midnight, but gets packed usually at 3AM. Domestic and international pop & rock music. Nemam Ve De, Kralja Aleksandra I 154, club with foreign rock music. Twist, Cetinjska 14, popular place for live music and foreign pop & rock hits. Tresor, Kralja Aleksandra I 73, pop music long in the night. Akademija, Kralja Aleksandra I 134, a bit older crowd, selection of actual pop hits. Rock star, Kralja Aleksandra I 75, nicely designed rock pub, live music and rock hits. Casino, Kralja Aleksandra I 71, trendy place for younger generations, pop hits. Gotham, Cara Lazara 18, alternative & indie pub.
Sleep
There are plenty of accommodation opportunities in Kragujevac and getting a hotel room is usually not a problem.
Hotel Zelengora. 11 single, 19 double, 2 apartments, 1 lux apartment
Accommodation Merkur. Has a restaurant on site; small property out on the fringe.
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