WELCOME TO VRŠAC Meet this city of wind, wine and Paja Jovanović
Right on the border of the Banat region, where the flat plain suddenly gives way to rolling hills, stands the city of Vršac, with its vineyards and views that sweep across the plains of Vojvodina L ocated just an hour’s drive from Belgrade, Vršac is one of those cities where histo- ry, nature and culture live in almost perfect harmony. 15 th century and represents southern Banat’s most recognisable observation point. The view from its ramparts ex- tends for kilometres across the plain, all the way to Romania on clear days. This is the best place to grasp the geograph- ical uniqueness of Vršac, as a rare spot where the plains meet the mountains. It is precisely these slopes that form
The city was for centuries an important port of call on the crossroads of trade routes linking Central Europe and the Balkans, which is why various peoples have left their mark here. Dominating the city centre is the monumental Town Hall. One of Vo- jvodina’s most beautiful Baroque edific- es, it has been monitoring the rhythm of the city for more than two centuries. Just a stone’s throw away is the Church of St. Gerhard, an impressive Roman Catholic church that testifies to the ar- ea’s rich multicultural heritage. The real symbol of Vršac, however, is located above the town. Standing at- op a hill, surrounded by vineyards, ris- es Vršac Castle, aka Vršac Tower – a me- dieval fortress that dates back to the
the heart of the famous Vršac vine- yards. The local viticulture tradition dates back more than three centuries. Thanks to a specific climate and con- stant winds that clean the air over the vineyards, this part of Serbia produces some of the most highly prized wines in the country. Vršac is today home to the renowned Vršački Vinogradi winery, as well as numerous smaller family wine cellars that preserve the authentic spirit of Banat winemaking. The specificity of the nature that surrounds this city gives it a distinctive energy. The Vršac Mountains, repre-
senting the only mountain range in Ba- nat, offer a network of hiking trails, for- ests and observation points. They are a favourite among hikers, mountain-bik- ers and anyone seeking brief respite from the bustling city. That also implies some quite simple benefits for visitors, in the form of extremely clean air and clear views that extend for kilometres over the Banat plains. Thanks to its po- sition between plains and hills, Vršac
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