Vrnjačka Banja

Vrnjačka Banja is a town and municipality located in the Raška District of the western Serbia. The population of the town is 10,065 inhabitants, while the population of the municipality is 27,527 inhabitants. It is home to hot springs with temperatures measuring exactly that of the human body (36.5 degrees Celsius).DemographicsAccording to the last official census done in 2011, the Municipality of Vrnjačka Banja has 27,527 inhabitants. Most of its population is of Serbian nationality (96.2%) while 36.6% of the municipality’s population is urban. Population density on the territory of the municipality is 115.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.Ethnic groupsEthnic composition of the municipality:TourismVrnjačka Banja is the most celebrated and most popular spa town of Serbia and at same time, a very attractive recreative centre. Situated in a great park full of trees with particularly charming houses, the town has a promsing future. Surrounding Vrnjačka Banja are UNESCO protected medieval buildings, which serve as a reminder to early European civilisation. Other nearby landmarks include the first court of the Serbian Archbishop, the Žiča Monastery and the beautifully frescoed Sopoćani Monastery which both date back to the thirteenth century and the twelfth century Studenica Monastery all of which are nestled in the colourful Ibar River Valley.It owes its reputation to its therapeutic effects known already to the Roman troops in the second century AD. It was upgraded by the Czech Baron Herder in 1835 after Prince Miloš Obrenović wanted it to be like Karlovy Vary, it has since received people from all of southern Europe, who came to rest or for treatment. Summers are pleasant, and the winter is mild. With organized walks along the tree bordered paths, Vrnjačka Banja is an ideal place to come to for one's own salvation. Natural springs can be found on five mineral water sources well positioned in the park. The warm water (36 degrees Celsius) is ideal for massage, and cool (17 degrees Celsius) sufficiently reviving.