Davidovica

The church dedicated to the Epiphany raised in 1281 as an endowment of David the Monk, the son of Vukan and grandson of Nemanja. Life in the monastery  went normally until the Turkish invasion on this region in the middle of 15th century. The Davidovica Monastery was destroyed probably during the Great Migration of Serbs under Patriarch Arsenije Carnojevic the Third. 

During the archeological excavations in 1958 under the foundations of the church the remains of an older construction were unearthed, most probably a Roman basilica from the 6th century. A grave plate was found in the church that is in some way linked to a return of Prince Vratko, father of Princess Milica. According to the legend, the family Jugovic was buried in  Davidovica. The legend is somewhat corroborated by excavation in 1997 when eight graves with tombstones were found. On the one of them there is the inscription "God's rabbi Demetrius but called Vratko". This was enough to bring the name Vratko in connection with father of Princess Milica presenting Davidovica as the churchyard of brothers Jugovic, whose relics were transferred there after the battle of Kosovo by Princess Milica. Monastery is 2.5 km away from Brodarevo highway. It is cultural monument of great importance.

Kumanica

The church dedicated to Holy Archangel Michael was most probably built in the 14th century and is highly respected cult sanctuary. Also mentioned  in the 15th, 16th and 17th century, when it was  one of the cult and spiritual centers in the Middle Polimlje. Deserted probably in the 18th century, when the relics of Grigorije of Kumanica were taken out of it. In the old Serbian records and inscriptions stands that during the demolition of the monastery  the relics of Grigorije of Kumanica were crumbled into pieces.  A part of the relics  was kept in the house of Antonije Simonovic in Bijelo Polje, while the other part was found  in the monastery Dragovic near Drnis, with the record on a paper from 818th century, as well as two seals  of the Kumanica monastery  and with  a signature of Nikodin, the monk. In history is also known that in the church of Kumanica a significant The Four Gospels was kept, which was gifted to the monastery in 1604 by Zaharije, the monk.

This important manuscript appeared in the early 16th century and illustrations in it are from 14th oand 16th century. Portraits of Kumanica's evangelists represent excellent works of art of 14th century. In 1970 there was a project proposed for railroad Belgrade-Bar  to pass in the midst of the ruined and dilapidated walls of Kumanica. Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage  from Kraljevo reacted and prevented railway tracks to ever desecrate and destroy one of the greatest  shrines of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Kumanica is one of the few medieval monasteries that have been respected for centuries, by members of other religions, especially Muslims, who as Orthodox Serbs, believe in the healing power.

Mileseva

The Mileseva monastery is a glorious endowment of King Vladislav, the second-born son of Stefan the First-Crowned and grandson of Stefan Nemanja. He built it in 1218-1219 in a mild valley, five kilometers upstream from the confluence of Milesevka and Lim. It had been painted in the third decade of the 13^th century, before the founder acquired the crown in 1234. Mileseva was the second ranked among all Serbian monasteries, right after Studenica. In 1377 Stefan Tvrtko Kotromanic was coronated there as King of Serbs and Bosnians, while in 1466 Stefan Vukcic Kosaca got the title ‘the Duke of Saint Sava’. Great popularity among the people monastery acquired in 1236, when the relics of St. Sava were transferred there from Trnovo in Bulgaria. Mileseva was pillaged and burned down several times by the Turks, but was restored relatively quickly thanks to its reputation, and help from people, Romanian, Walachia and Moldavian princes, emperors of Russia and other dignitaries. In 1782 in the fire the monastery cells and all the icons were burnt down. Mileseva had two great restorations: the first one during Patriarch Makarije Sokolovic and the other in 1863, when the church got its present appearance.

The greatest wealth of Mileseva is represented in partly preserved frescoes, which are rated as the top of Byzantine art of the 13^th century. The most famous fresco is White Angel. Europe presented itself by broadcasting The White Angel (Beli Andjeo) via satellite to America in the mid of 20^th century. 

Beside the White Angel, there is an authentic fresco painting of St. Sava, Annunciation of the Mother of God… The monastery is located 5km from the main road in Prijepolje. The Mileseva monastery has had some changes recently, so visitors are provided with lodging modern library and treasury.

Cultural Sights

Prijepolje is a town of long history that testifies to the connection and mixing of cultures of various civilizations. Meeting the Roman, Christian and Islamic culture and civilization as well as sustainability of the monuments speak of respect for ancient cultures and historical wealth. Mileseva region represents the territory characterized in rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage that can be continuously traced from the first Roman settlement, the oldest Serbian state of Raska, arrival of the Turks and Austro-Hungarians, and the liberation wars. Importance of the town is deeply permeated with the fact that all cultural and historical monuments from different epochs survive and witness to the life of people in this region. Cultural sights in Prijepolje are:

• The Mileseva Monastery
  
• The Kumanica Monastery
  
• The Davidovica Monastery
  
• Kolovrat - necropolis
  
• Medieval Town of Milesevac and The Mosque of Hisardzik
  

• Ibrahim-Pasha Mosque
  
• The Great  Mahmut Bey's Mosque
  
• The Clock Tower
  
•  Ruzdija - Museum of Prijepolje
  
• The Catholic Church
  
• Memorial of the Fallen in Wars 1912-1918
  
• Monument "4. December"
  
• Memorial Complex Bosko Buha
  

Kamena Gora

Kamena Gora is at the distance of 20 km from Prijepolje, about 320 km from Belgrade, it is a wavy plateau at the altitude of 1200 m.  The highest peak is Crni Vrh (1492m). Many people consider Kamena Gora the most beautiful village in the municipality of Prijepolje, because it represents a true nature reserve. The village is famous for its beautifully preserved nature, especially for complexes of coniferous and deciduous forests, potable springs and clean air.  In almost every village there are preserved old wooden cabins, which, as many decades ago are still in use. Kamena Gora (Rocky Mountain) is named after limestone and rock-forest and their interchanging. It is famous for its symbol - 400 years old pine tree "Svetibor" (the Holy pine tree). In the early dawn, the most miraculous experience of birth of the Sun is certainly below the pine canopy of centuries old tree.

Kamena Gora has a mild climate  and provides a warm atmosphere. The villagers warmly welcome visitors to their homes and offer their traditional dishes, their knowledge and skills, the joy of living. This attractive tourist destination also offers a comfortable forest cabin, which is owned by the company Srbijasume. The village restaurant, Ruza ( Rose) serves local delicacies. Lovers of nature often visit Kamena Gora:  the ethno village Guvniste, the eco-camp  Kovcica, 80 km marked mountain trail,  a 40 km marked mountain bicycle trail...

Sopotnica

Sopotnica is situated at the distance of 17 km from Prijepolje and 317 km from Belgrade. It lies at the altitude of 1200 m. Sopotnica is a village of murmuring springs and cascades whose path along the slope to their confluence with the Lim gave the river and the village their name. From the river source, many high waterfalls raise over twenty meters, which is a kind of attraction. 

The area around the river Sopotnica was declared for monument of nature of the first category ‘Waterfalls of Sopotnica’ by the regulation of the Government of Serbia. This monument of nature encompasses the source of the surface course of the river Sopotnica, with a number of permanent and intermittent karst emergences and springs which form rivulets. These rivulets first combine and then branch out to form a series of waterfalls.Another major attraction besides the rivulets and waterfall are the old, restored water mills.

The sinter deposits came about from spring sediments around the upper portions of the Sopotnica’s course and extend from the highest wells under the limestone slope of the Podstijenja at 1120 m above sea-level, to the last waterfall at 850 m above sea-level. With a 270 m difference in elevation, this sinter has the greatest elevation range of any in Serbia. The accumulated deposits of sinter – formed into seven levels of flattened fan-like cascades of varying size and prominence – the falling water and the numerous falls flowing over the edges of the sinter terraces, all contribute to the value of this natural monument. Especially attractive is the Veliki vodopad (‘Great Waterfall’).Sopotnica is one of the villages below Jadovnik where village hosts offer thirty beds for guests. There is also a Mountain Lodge with a capacity of 40 beds.

Rivers

The Lim River

The Lim River starts at the foot of the mountain  Prokletije as shunt of wonderful Plav Lake at the altitude of 999m. The river's biggest gorge is between Dobrakovo and Brodarevo, The Lim flows over a distance of 174 km and passes through Plav, Andrijevica, Berane, Bijelo Polje, Prijepolje, Priboj and Rudo. It ends its course beneath Medvedja as affluent of the Drina river. The Lim river is interesting because it is a small area with a significant tourist potential. Gorges and canyons, gray limestone cliffs, waterfalls, springs and wells, caves and gentle valleys, habitat of plant and animal species alternate on its course. The Lim with plenty of water, favorable temperature ( in summer about 20oC) and variety of fish prvides good conditions for recreation, kayaking and rafting.  Since 2000, tourist offer includes rafting, and since then the river has attracted a large number of lovers of the river and its challenges. Lim valley and its tributary provide favorable conditions for fishing. The Lim's tributaries, especially Milesevka and Dubocica, are rich in brook trout. 

Petrovac beach in Velika Zupa is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Lim River. In 2009 the beach was developed for the comfortable stay of visitors and swimmers (facilities for beach volleyball, wooden eaves, showers...). Every year in the end of July and beginning of August here is traditionally held a competition in diving, from 16m high diving board.

Canyon of the River Milesevka

In addition to the enormous cultural heritage, valley of the river Milesevka represents significant natural area. In the gorge of the river Milesevka Strict Nature Reserve "Ravniste" spreads,and the river gorge  represents a regional nature park. It is a habitat of numerous rare and ancient animal and vegetal species that used to live here for million years. Pancic's spruce, conifer, tender chestnut, nut, black hazel and pine are some representatives of 317 floral species of not well-explored and researched Milesevka River Canyon. 

Here are nests of griffin vultures, tiny hawks, Ural hawks, tiny eagle, karst and grey falcons that can rarely be seen in Serbia. For its ornithological features this area has been declared in Cambridge in 2000 as an Important Bird Area by IBA project. Natural rarity and beauty of the canyon, unknown to most citizens of Serbia, is located 8 km from Prijepolje, or 2-2.5 km northeast of Mileseva monastery.

Mountain Jadovnik

Prijepolje is a hilly-mountainous area with characteristic natural, hydrographic resources, flora and fauna, and landscapes of rarely preserved beauty. Situated on the fringes of the mountains Jadovnik and Zlatar, on the banks of the rivers Lim, Milesevka and Seljasnica and with numerous villages  and hamlets it forms a complete ecological environment. In close proximity to Prijepolje are canyons which are ideal for rafting, the waterfalls of Sopotnica which spill like pearls over the mountain slopes, and archaic villages which adventurers, explorers, tourists, mountaineers and nature lovers are searching for. Surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains, intersected with deciduous and coniferous forests, amid fragrant meadows there are the villages of Prijepolje: Kamena Gora, Jabuka, Babine, Gostun, Sopotnica, Milakovici, Stranjani, Kacevo, Pravosevo, Aljinovici, Kosatica...Their appeal to tourists is in the environmental wholeness, the esthetics of the landscapes, the healthy natural food, and numerous contents and events from the life and activities in the villages.

South of the mountain Zlatar, between Lim river valleys, Milesevka river and Medjan river, there is settled the mountain Jadovnik. The highest peak is Katunic (1734 m). This mountain area is characterized by spacious pastures, meadows and woods. Therefore today, on Jadovnik, there are many villages, huts and sheepfolds where shepherds kept cattle in the summer period and where women prepare excellent white cheese and cream from milk. 

Jadovnik is a mountain of great contrasts and magic. It is wild and unpredictable  and on the other side very fascinating and enchanting. Meadows and lawns are decorated with spruce, juniper and beech. The air is pure and intoxicating. Sometimes in the winter period, snow falls over three meters and you shoul go on this mountain only with experienced guides.