Raška, town and municipality in Serbia
Raška is a small town in Serbia located in the Raška Municipality in the central Ibar valley. It features simple stone houses, narrow streets, and a layout centered around a few main squares surrounded by high mountains like Kopaonik and Golija.
Raška was an important center in the medieval Serbian kingdom and played a role in early Serbian history. Several monasteries like Gradac, Koncul, and Pavlica date from the early medieval period and show the region's religious importance at that time.
The name Raška comes from the early Serbian state and the river that flows through the region. Local traditions are kept alive through various events and fairs where handmade items and traditional foods reflect the culture of this part of Serbia.
The town is a good starting point for exploring the surrounding mountain region, including Kopaonik and Jošanička Banja with its warm springs. The flat streets make it easy to walk through town, especially in spring and fall when the weather is mild.
A memorial room called Raška commemorates 1915 when the town briefly served as Serbia's capital during World War One. The room holds documents and objects from this remarkable period, along with information about Milunka Savic, a woman who fought in the Balkan Wars and World War One.
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