Welcome to Prijedor
Located in the northwestern part of Republika Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the banks of the Sana and Gomjenica rivers, with a population of about 100,000, the city of Prijedor offers various contents for all those who visit it. Lovers of rest, nature, and all those places that preserve the spirit of history and tradition, will enjoy the city on the Sana River. Prijedor is a city of youth, culture, sports, economic potential and a city of the future. It is proud of numerous academic artists who come from it, and throughout the year the city hosts events of various contents and characters. Prijedor has always been a city of open heart, a city that gives its visitors a part of itself with the desire that all those who stay here feel a part of the traditional hospitality and that this city remains in their hearts.
Culture
Prijedor is a city with a rich tradition of artistic creativity and cultural heritage, which has determined the city’s modern development in this area. When the Serbian Singing Society “Vila” was founded in the distant 1895, few suspected that this embryo would later develop into theatrical and musical activity on whose foundations the Prijedor Theater, the Music School and the choirs of the “Mladen Stojanović” Cultural and Artistic Society and the “Vila” Singing Society would grow.
Pero Popović and Todor Švrakić, the first educated painters in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and as participants in the first art exhibition in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the distant 1907, started a tradition that has not been interrupted to this day, and because of which Prijedor is rightly called the city of painters. Over the years of development, these forms have been refined and developed, so that Prijedor has today become a regional center, not only of fine arts, but also of theater, literature and music.
In the “Kozara” National Park, at the Pilanište locality, there is a chapel dedicated to the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The chapel was built in 1903 on a hill above the then sawmill. When the chapel was built, the locals called it Mehmed’s church, because, according to legend, it was a silent testimony of a forbidden love between Marija, the daughter of the Austrian entrepreneur Karl Šmucera, and Mehmed Kulašić from Kozarac, who worked for Šmucer at the sawmill.
14 km from Mrakovica is the Moštanica monastery, which is mentioned for the first time in books in the distant 1579. Next to the monastery church is buried Petar Pecija Petrović, the leader of the national uprising against the Turks.
The tradition and folklore of the people of Kozarac – the characteristic song “ojkača”, folk customs, cuisine and other things, are kept from oblivion in the villages below Kozara.
In Prijedor, which is known as the city of painters, the tradition of mural painting is coming to life. Prijedor is unique in Southeast Europe for the idea that came from the Association of Fine Artists of this city. Since 2013, the international competition “Prijedor, City of Murals” has been held every year, and this city on the Sana is enriched every year with a new mural – a new interesting artistic story.
Nature
The city of Prijedor has become a very interesting tourist destination thanks to its significant natural resources, among which Kozara Mountain and the Sana River stand out, as well as numerous picnic areas and spaces designed for tourists to stay.
Kozara Mountain is located in the northwestern part of Republika Srpska. It stretches between the Sava River in the north, the Vrbas River in the east, the Sana River in the south and the Una River in the west.
Kozara is a kind of air spa, unique for the speed of regeneration of red blood cells.
This is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful ambiences of the Kozara forests, while breathing in the fresh air and engaging in various activities. Hiking, cycling, rock climbing and skiing make your stay on Kozara complete. Marked hiking trails provide an excellent opportunity to get to know this mountain, enjoy its picturesque landscapes, and at the same time improve your psychophysical condition.
In every season, the “Kozara” National Park offers something special: in spring, the dense forest complexes turn green and come to life; in summer, the fresh air and the shade of tall conifers provide refreshment from the heat; autumn enchants with its colors, and in winter the snow cover allows you to enjoy the magic of winter sports
Gastro
“Whenever we travel, the places we visit are remembered not only for their sights but also for the unique food that represents the area and its culture. The people of Prijedor are known for their hospitality and warmly welcome every guest. In the home of every good host, you’ll find traditional food that is generously shared with visitors. When it comes to traditional, local cuisine, Prijedor certainly has much to offer. Cicvara made with white cornmeal, kačamak (a type of polenta), uštipci (fried dough), kvrguša (a savory pie), čvarci (pork cracklings), homemade sausages… these are just some of the authentic, traditional gastronomic specialties that will leave no one indifferent. Restaurants in Prijedor strive to bring traditional Potkozarje cuisine closer to modern culinary trends through their menus.”
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Tourist organization of Prijedor
The Stojanovic family memorial home
The Stojanovic family memorial home is a very important cultural corner where Dr. Mladen Stojanovic, a humanist, revolutionary and legend of this region, as well as his brother Sreten Stojanovic, a world-famous artist, painter and sculptor, are presented.
Kozara National Park
We invite you to discover the hidden secrets of Kozara National Park, while searching for your own peace and quiet. Explore the diverse flora, pure mountain springs, dense forest complexes and beautiful landscapes. Kozara National Park was established in 1967 and is today a member of the Federation of National Parks of Europe, EUROPARC. In the central part of the National Park, Mrakovica, a Memorial Complex was erected in 1972, which consists of a monument, a memorial wall and a museum. Hiking is the best way to get to know the beauty that nature has given to Kozara National Park. All trails are marked and you can visit them without a guide. For those who want to get to know the wider area of Kozara National Park, hiking tours are organized with a guide. In order to meet the needs of the youngest visitors, a trim trail for children was built in Mrakovica, within the Memorial Zone. For all those eager for adventure and adrenaline, a climbing rock was arranged at the Zečiji kamen site. For all lovers of winter sports, there are two ski trails available, one for older children and one for the youngest lovers of snow activities. The large ski trail is about 600 m long and is covered by a ski lift with a capacity of 900 skiers per hour. The trail is illuminated by reflectors, allowing ski enthusiasts to enjoy night skiing. The ski trail for children is about 150 m long and is covered by a mini-lift with a capacity of 450 skiers per hour.
Memorial complex Mrakovica
In the central part of Kozara National Park, Mrakovica, a Memorial complex was erected in 1972, consisting of a monument, a memorial wall and a museum.
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Sana River
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The Sana River springs from three strong karst springs in the karst plateau near the village of Donja Pecka – Jasenovi Potoci, near Šipovo. After about 1.5 km, these three springs merge into one stream. The Sana River offers opportunities for the development of bathing tourism, because for the most part it has a calm flow, which allows the development of bathing tourism. In the area of Prijedor, there are several places arranged for swimming, which are visited by a large number of tourists during the summer months. Every year, the beauty of Krajina attracts a large number of visitors, who spend hot summer days swimming and sunbathing on the city beach. On the very bank of the Sana River there is the hotel “Prijedor” and the motel “Le Pont”. The Old Town is located on the river island (Ada).
Еко Center Ljekarice
Located between Banja Luka (40 km) and Prijedor (30 km), the pools in the natural environment offer excellent opportunities for a quality active holiday and fishing. There are also makeshift sports fields, a trim trail, and untouched nature. The natural environment is important to camping enthusiasts, and the convenience of camping here is the stay in a well-maintained area in untouched, preserved nature.
