R i tam Srbi je / Rhythm of Serbia Serbia » Srbija | 91 90 | Srbija » Serbia BANJAKOVILJAČA Najstarija banja definisana je veličanstvenošcu svog prirodnog okruženja, oivičena rekomDrinom i planinom Gučevo. Početkom 20. veka Banja Koviljača bila je mondensko sastajalište svih koji su nešto značili u društvenom i kulturnom životu Srbije. Posebno je bila omiljena Obrenovićima i Karađorđevićima, zbog čega s pravom nosi epitet kraljevske banje. I danas, čim kročite u banjski park, na trenutak vam se učini kako se iz okolnih vila čuju zvuci bečkog valcera dok na bal pristižu parovi u raskošnim toaletama. Čuveni banjski park projektovan je u engleskom i francuskom stilu, baš po želji kralja Aleksandra I Obrenovića. Upravo je on velikim delom zaslužan što Banja Koviljača važi za jednu od najlepših banja u Evropi, savršeno mesto za oporavak nakon bolesti, ali i relaksaciju i pravi kraljevski odmor. Koviljača je bila lečilište još u doba Ilira, a prvi pisani izvori iz 1533. ukazuju na to da su ljudi masovno dolazili na njene lekovite izvore. Postoji predanje da su lekovitost otkrili pratioci jednog karavana koji su baš tu morali da ostave svog iznemoglog i ranjenog konja. Konj se valjao u crnommulju i blatu i ležao u toploj sumpornoj vodi. Kada su se putnici vratili istim putem, zatekli su konja zdravog i čilog kako pase. Tako je, kaže legenda, otkrivena lekovitost Banje Koviljače. Ostalo je zapisano da su u lepotama ove banje uživali i Dositej Obradović i Vuk Karadžić, a svoje rane tu je nekad davno vidao i vožd Karađorđe. Vuk Karadžic je o ovommestu pisao u 19. veku, dodavši čitav niz novih slojeva nacionalnog ponosa. Defining the country’s oldest spa is the sheer magnificence of its natural surroundings, bordered by the River Drina and Gučevo Mountain. Koviljača spa was a trendy gathering spot for all significant figures in the social and cultural life of Serbia during the early 20th century. It was a particular favourite among the members of the Obrenović and Karađorđević dynasties, which is why it deservedly carries the epithet of the royal spa. And to this very day, the instant you step into the spa park, you will momentarily think that you can still Banja Koviljača hear the sounds of Viennese waltzes emanating from the surrounding villas, while couples sporting luxurious outfits arrive to attend a ball. The spa’s famous park was designed in the English and French garden styles, according to the wishes of King Aleksandar I Obrenović himself. And he is actually largely responsible for the fact that Koviljača is considered one of the most beautiful spas in Europe, representing the perfect spot for post-illness recovery and recuperation, but also for relaxation and a genuine regal holiday. Koviljača served as a health resort during the pre-Roman time of the Illyrians, while the first written records – dating back to 1533 – indicate that huge numbers of people came to experience its healing springs. According to one legend, the healing properties of the waters here were discovered by the members of a caravan who were forced to leave an exhausted and wounded horse there. The horse wallowed in the black silt and mud, lying in the warm sulphur water. When the travellers arrived back in the area on their return journey, they found the horse healthy and active, grazing on grass. And that’s how, according to this legend, the medicinal properties of Koviljača spa were discovered. Records show that the famous Dositej Obradović and Vuk Karadžić also enjoyed the beauty of this spa, while uprising leader Karađorđe also once had his wounds treated there. Karadžić wrote about this place during the 19th century, thus adding an entire series of new layers of national pride. 1533. godine se pojavljuju prvi pisani izvori koji ukazuju da su ljudi masovno dolazili na lekovite izvore The first written records indicate that huge numbers of people came to experience its healing springs U lepotama ove banje uživali su Dositej Obradović i Vuk Karadžić Dositej Obradović and Vuk Karadžić also enjoyed the beauty of this spa Posebno je bila omiljena Obrenovićima i Karađorđevićima, zbogčeganosi epitet kraljevske banje / It was a favourite among themembers of theObrenović and Karađorđević dynasties, which is why it carries the epithet of the royal spa Foto: Serbia Pictures: Adam Radosavljevic / Alamy / Profimedia Foto: depositphotos Foto: Mitar MItrovic
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