88 | Vranje » Vranje R I TAM SRBI JE RHYTHM OF SERBIA Five things you must see in Vranje Jovan Dučić wrote that this city differs from the rest of Serbia due to the lyrical soul of its residents, unlike the epic, battling soul that characterises the people of Šumadija There are few cities that have a history far exceeding their size, and even fewer that have become the centre of a literary world. Vranjemight only be Serbia’s 17th city in terms of size, but its soul is large, and its history turbulent. If the road leads you to the south, don’tmiss out on the opportunity to get acquainted with its inhabitants and to visit at least the five locations that we’re using this opportunity to present to you. Museumof theHouse of Bora Stanković He was a writer who forever changed the identity of thecity, but alsothe identityof Serbian literature, because his prose represent an introduction to the long-awaited modernism. e author of Impure Blood, Koštana and e Old Days inherited his talent from his grandmother Zlata, who recounted stories about “old Vranje” to him, and all his works are based on real-life characters. He still doesn’t have his heritage centre, but almost every important institution in this city bears his name – the library, theatre, high school etc. If your journeys lead you to the South of Serbia, it is a must to visit the Museum of the House of Bora Stanković, in close proximity to the city centre, and the city park that’s dominated by a statue of him. White Bridge andRomeo& Juliet e White Bridge is a symbol of the city that even appears on Vranje’s coat of arms. is small architectural solution isn’t important as a result of its mastery of natural forces, but rather because of the symbolism it holds. A Turkish girl called Aisha, the daughter of Selim-beg, fell in love with a shepherd called StoManastir Prohor Pčinjski nalazi se na 32 kilometra od Vranja Monastery Prohor Pčinjski is located 32 kilometres fromVranje Ukoliko vas put nanese na jug Srbije, obavezno posetite Muzej-kuću Bore Stankovića, koja je nadomak centra grada If your journeys lead you to the South of Serbia, it is a must to visit the Museum of the House of Bora Stanković, in close proximity to the city centre
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