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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience this extraordinary world of tranquility and creativity. which is a gem of north-east Serbia.
Leave the crowds of Belgrade behind on a private 4-hour tour to Kovacica. This village has a long history beginning in 1802 when it was founded by a group of Slovak immigrants who preserved the traditional way of life and gave birth to a special kind of Naive Art.
Visit local art galleries and workshops for a behind-the-scenes look at these unique paintings.
Later, visit the home and workshop of a distinguished violin maker and learn about his craft.
Light refreshments
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan or minibus
Food and drinks, unless otherwise specified
Souvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Kovacica, Kovacica, Serbia This excursion takes you to the picturesque village of Kovačica /Kovachitsa/, situated in the fertile Pannonian plain only 48 km (30 miles) northeast of Belgrade, which is world famous for its school of Naive art.
More than two centuries ago, in 1802, about two hundred Slovak Protestant families started their migration to the southern parts of the then Austro-Hungarian Empire. While wandering in vast lowlands, they saw the crossroads and beside it a small blacksmith's workshop. That is where they decided to settle and raise the village. For nearly 140 years they lived in their traditional manner, working in the fields and enjoying the right to freely practice their Lutheran faith.
Galerija Naivne Umetnosti, Kovacica, Serbia In the wake of World War II, a sudden explosion of creativity started happening among the villagers. It manifested mainly through visual art, communicating to you their emotions, habits, and scenes from everyday life. Their art presents itself in a pure and joyful way, to some extent like children would do in their expression. The momentum of creativity continues today and has been recognized from Tokyo to New York under the name of Naive art.
During your stay, you will visit several galleries and ateliers, among them the main Gallery of Naive Art, and enjoy over there the works of two of the most known painters: Martin Jonaš and Zuzana Chalupova.
Next, you will pay a visit to the home of the recognized violin maker who is the head of one of the most creative families in this unique place.
Return to Belgrade and your hotel. End of service. 120 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Laura_H
12 Aug 2024
We loved visiting the Serbian countryside. Andrija, our guide, was the best! He's incredibly knowledgeable on the history of Yugoslavia and was very considerate and respectful. Check out his book......YUGOSLAVIA: UTOPIA OR INSPIRATION?
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