Difference between revisions of "Užice"
Revision as of 08:12, 8 July 2010Uzice is a city in Serbia. It has an attractive setting, in a limestone gorge, with red-roofed houses spreading up the hillsides. However, the central area is largely concrete (1960s?) and quite run down. The high number of Yugos on the roads gives the impression that there isn't much money around. Get inBest way to get in is by Bus from Belgrade or by Train. There are also other buses from other cities. The Uzice-Ponikve airport is under repairs and will soon have scheduled flights from Belgrade, 2007 or 2008. Train from Belgrade only 826 Dinars including reservation (€8.26) (2010) Train and bus stations are adjacent, south of the river, just a few minutes walk to the centre. There is a useful map (ariel view) of the town at the train station, from which you can find your way to the Tourist Information Office (closes at 4pm). Get aroundThe Best way to get around is walking but if you want travel around the best way is a taxi. SeeThe Best thing to do is catch from the Bus depot and head to old ruins of an old castle just out of town( stari grad). There is also Zlatibor mountains which has great Ski resorts which are very active during the winter season (December). Also drive about 1 hour and visit a small village called Mokra Gora which has a tourist train line. Also the St George Serbian Orthodox church in Uzice is a must. DoWalk around see the sights of Uzice. Also take a day trip out and see the lovely mountains around Uzice. And if you are between he ages of 13 to 99 you can also got to techno clubs and clubs, there are many and if you don't know where there is a good one just ask around or ask a taxi driver Buy
EatThe Best thing to eat is Burek, A pastry with meat and cheese, can be bought from vendors all over town. DrinkBeer many type from towns to the big American brands SleepIt seems the only hotel in town is the rather pretentious Hotel Zlatibor, a tall concrete tower right in the centre of town. Get outThe easiest way to get out is by bus or by train. There is a major bus terminal about 5 minute walk from the centre, buses will run to most major cities out of Uzice. There is also a major train station also very close to the city centre. The local airport Uzice-Ponikve airport is under repairs after heavy bombing and will begin to have scheduled flights from Belgrade: 2007-2008
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