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FRUSKA GORA NATIONAL PARK
For the flatlands of Vojvodina, Fruska Gora is an exceptional gift of
nature and its greatest decoration. This low mountain which hugs the banks
of the Danube River and stretches in the east-west direction, is about 80
kilometers long. Its highest park Crveni Cot is 539 meters above sea level.
The valleys of Fruska Gora are covered with meadows and grain fields,
vineyards and orchardsspread over its slopes and glades while its higher
parts, above 300 meters, are covered by dense deciduous forests. The
greatest concentration of linden trees in Europe is in this park, which
giving it its distinctive characteristic. About 700 species of medicinal
herbs can be found here. Animal life includes deer, mouflons, boar, lynx and
marten.
The numerous monasteries with their frescoes
and libraries situated on
picturesque glades on the forest covered mountain represent monuments of
exceptional value and beauty. The national park covers an area of 22,460
hectares and the park management office is in Sremski Karlovci.
Fruska Gora is a very popular excursion destination. Accommodation
facilities
provide for rest, recreation and sports.Fruska Gora can be reached by road:
from Novi Sad, Ruma and Belgrade.
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