Visegrad

Andrićgrad is a cultural and artistic complex located at the confluence of the Drina and Rzav rivers in Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was constructed by film director Emir Kusturica, in the honor of the celebrated Yugoslavian novelist Ivo Andrić, and it serves as a living tribute to his legacy.

Inside the walls of Andrićgrad you can visit:

-Ivo Andrić Institute: a research and cultural center that promotes the study of the nobelist life and work. It hosts literaly events, exhibitions, and academic activities.

-Multiplex “Dolly Bell” was officialy opened on the 5th October 2012, following the modern age adaptation of the film industry to present digital devices, which includes three cinema halls.

-Gallery: An art gallery with approximately 200 pieces of the most famous painters from Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.

-Andrićgrad Gift shop presents a wide array of distinctive, traditional souvenirs. Most of the items are handcrafted using various materials such as wood, glass, stained glass, and ceramics, employing a diverse range of techniques. Visitors can explore an assortment of apparel, including t-shirts, caps, hats, and traditional attire. The shop also features an assortment of note cards, photo albums, unique pieces of handmade jewerly, and beautiful watercolor artworks.

-Ćevabdžinica “Kasaba” is located near the gate, on Mlada Bosna Street in Andrićgrad. The interior of the building corresponds to the external appearance and totally fits into the concept of Andrićgrad.

Drvengrad also known as Küstendorf or Mećavnik, is a traditional village near the Mokra Gora that the Serbian film director Emir Kusturica built for his film “Life Is a Miracle”. The village’s name, “Drvengrad” means “Timber Town”, and it lives up to its name with its charming wooden houses designed in a rustic, traditional style.

Since 2008, the village hosts the annual Küstendorf Film and Music Festival, which showcases films and music from all around the world. The festival is known for not having a red carpet as well as none of the popular Hollywood festival artifacts. In 2010, it was visited by actor Johnny Depp. During his visit, a statue dedicated to him was unveiled.

The main street is named after the Nobel prize winner Ivo Andrić. Visitors can visit Ivo Andrić library, an artist gallery named Macola in honor to sculptor Dragan Jovićević (it was previously known as Anika, after a character from Ivo Andrić’s prose); Stanley Kubrick Cinema; a main house which houses a cinema-hall in the cellar, a living room, a guest room, a closed yard, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sauna and private rooms for the Kusturica family; a sports hall; a restaurant; a cake shop, as well as a souvenir shop; and a small wooden church dedicated to St. Sava. There is also the Noam Chomsky amphitheater, which is the cornerstone of Mećavnik’s congress tourism, and open-air amphiteater Gavrilo Princip. Streets of Drvengrad are named after famous people: Che Guevara, Federico Fellini, Diego Maradona, Nikita Mikhalkov, etc. 

Do not miss Šargan Eight Railway

The Šargan Eight is a historic narrow-gauge railway route located in Serbia, known for its scenic and winding journey through. The railway offers a nostalgic and picturesque ride, and it is a popular attraction for tourists, offering a unique way to experience the natural beauty of the region. The railway runs from the village of Mokra Gora to Šargani Vitas station with 15,5 kilometers line, 22 tunnels and 5 bridges.