Today, Dimitrovgrad, formerly Caribrod, is a settlement located in the southeastern part of Serbia, right on the border with Bulgaria. Together with Bosilegrad, it forms the only two settlements where the Bulgarian national minority is more numerous than the Serbian population. The history of this place is very rich, precisely because of its geographical position, where important routes, both military…
The mountain Rtanj is located in the eastern part of Serbia, near Sokobanja. It belongs to the group of Carpathian Mountains. The highest peak of this mountain is Šiljak – 1565m, which, because of its pyramid-like shape, represents a phenomenon of karst relief. Mountain Rtanj is one of the most mysterious and intriguing places in Serbia. Here are a…
People began using glass packaging a long time ago, even in ancient times. The earliest known examples of glass containers date back to around 1500 BCE in Egypt and Mesopotamia. However, glass as a material was used even before that, mainly for making jewelry and decorative objects. There are various ways in which people started using glass packaging. One of…
In the place where the relics of the Serbian saint were burned in the 16th century, an eternal flame remained, the spirit of the saint – Saint Sava. The strength of the faith and harmony of a people can be seen and experienced through the example of the Orthodox temple dedicated to Saint Sava. The Church of St. Sava is…