natural wonder
Ovčar-Kablar Gorge
The West Morava river coils in tight meanders between Ovčar and Kablar peaks, with a dozen medieval monasteries: the 'Serbian Mount Athos', and sweeping viewpoints above the gorge road.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Čačak
Central Serbia, Serbia · Europe
About Čačak
Čačak is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Preljina, 13km from Ovčar-Kablar Gorge.
Čačak is in Central Serbia, Serbia, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Preljina, about 5 km away.
Čačak (Serbian Cyrillic: Чачак, pronounced [tʃǎːtʃak]) is a city and the administrative center of the Moravica District in central Serbia. It is located in the West Morava Valley. According to the 2022 census, the city itself has a population of 69,598 while the city administrative area has 105,612 inhabitants.
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city lies about 144 km south of the Serbian capital, Belgrade. It is also located near the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge ("Serbian Mount Athos"), with over 30 monasteries built in the gorge since the 14th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Čačak?
Within an hour or so of Čačak: Ovčar-Kablar Gorge (13 km), Stopića Cave (45 km), Studenica Monastery (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Čačak?
The nearest famous roads are Durmitor Ring Road, Sedlo Pass (Durmitor Ring) and Piva Canyon Tunnel Road.
Where is Čačak?
Čačak is in Central Serbia, Serbia, about 5 km from Preljina.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 117,072
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Serbia
- Region
- Central Serbia
- Timezone
- Europe/Belgrade
- Coordinates
- 43.8914, 20.3497
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Worth the detour from Čačak
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Stopića Cave
A river cave on Zlatibor with travertine bathtub pools and a large entrance arch, signposted from the Sirogojno road with parking above.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Studenica Monastery
Serbia's most important UNESCO monastery founded in the 12th century, featuring exquisite white marble churches with priceless Byzantine frescoes.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Čačak
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 66 kmUvac CanyonA mesmerizing serpentine canyon with dramatic meanders and cliff-nesting griffon vultures, offering one of Serbia's most spectacular viewpoints.
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