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To vote, please visit: Vote for the New 7 Wonders of Nature nominees In support of the initiative of Bernard Weber of Switzerland, the Municipal Tourist Organisation of Kursumlija and the Joint-Stock Company Planinka of Kursumlija have nominated Djavolja Varos for the contest to select the seven wonders of nature. The nomination has been supported by the Ministry for Diaspora – Republic of Serbia and the Tourist Organisation of Serbia. The nomination is open until December 31, 2008. |
DJAVOLJA VAROŠ
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In the south of Serbia, 27 km south-east of Kursumlija, lies a first-class natural landmark – Djavolja Varos (”Devil’s Town”). Two rare natural phenomena at the same spot: 202 stone formations created by erosion, between two and 15 meters in height and the middle diameter of under 1 m, topped by stone blocks weighing as much as 100 kg, appearing unreal and yet lasting for centuries, and two springs of extremely acid water (pH 1,5) with high mineral content (15 g/l; content of some elements even 1000 times as high as in ordinary drinking waters) make Djavolja Varos a true wonder of nature.
The natural surrounding area adds to the attraction of these two wonders, depicting a rather harsh, almost mystical atmosphere, but at the same time picturesque and timid, just like the remains of the town, old church, cemetery, and several interesting mines.
Djavolja Varos has been put under protection of the state in 1959, while in 1995, by the Decision of the Serbian Government, it was declared the natural good of an outstanding importance, giving it the first-category level of protection – NATURAL MONUMENT. Thus, the whole 67 hectares of its territory are protected.
