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BOBAN JANKOVIĆ, PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MIONICA
Gem Of Western Serbia Moinica is a town with a long tradition, a rich history and personalities that have marked its development. With the proclaiming of the status of a town in 1895, during the reign of King Aleksandar Obrenović, a new era began for this place, and a new history. Today Mionica is growing and developing rapidly, while the desire of its people and leadership is for the municipality to become modern and strong, an example of good practice for other municipalities, a centre of culture, tourism and sport whose doors will be open to all of its guests, both from the country and from abroad
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The beauty of the Mionica area has been illustrated in many works of art and described in many books, with scenes in many films having been shot in some of its villages, but it still has to be experienced; its traditions, history, folklore and the beauty of its landscapes must be felt. • Mionica has been known since ancient times as a place where the body and soul are treated. To what extent is that natural potential utilized today and what are your plans for the near future? - With untouched nature, beautiful landscapes and magical thermal springs, our town is ranked among the most beautiful places. Tourism represents a very important economic sector of this municipality, based on numerous cultural, historical and natural resources. Tourism is a developmental opportunity for our municipality, and our goal is to attract investors to improve the overall tourist offer and increase accommodation capacities and additional facilities. • The Vrujci Spa is undoubtedly the star of tourism in Western Serbia. How do
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SPA & COUNTRY TOURISM
you see the development of this spa is a public-private partnership for a larger investment expected? - Vrujci Spa is the gem of our municipality, the Kolubara District and this part of Serbia, and I’m certain it will become one
With the aim of preserving the memory of their illustrious townsman, in 1997 Mionica residents declared the birthday of Duke Živojin Mišić as the Day of the Municipality of Mionica. This year it is preparing a special review of the life of Lujza Mišić, the wife of Duke Mišić. This cultural and tourist event brings together renowned artists and cultural and scientific workers, with sporting events and children’s shows
SERBIA - SUMMER 2017
of the most beautiful spas in the country and the region. What is very important is that every investor who comes to Vrujci Spa will have the full support of the local government. We are trying to secure all the necessary conditions in order for potential investors to invest in this location and provide the tourist offer that will set Vrujci Spa apart on the tourist map. It is necessary to utilize the vast potential that this spa has in order to create a modern spa and health resort, sports and recreational tourism centre.