ČAJNIČE (Cajnice) – A hidden gem, cut off from the world

Serbian version below

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In the southeastern part of the Serbian Republic, on the border with Montenegro, in the upper Drina valley, proudly stands this small town. The place of my first steps and my first words. Special emotions tied me to it but not different brighten image (embellished with different paintings). Because Cajnice is anything but an ordinary small town.

 

Excellent position of Cajnice

They say the name comes from the words tea-water and zero-good, so the name is – a good water. A gem, almost completely cut off from the world, especially after the Civil war when he lost ven connections with its environment. But his excellent position between Visegrad, Foca and Pljevlja in Montenegro, makes it an excellent way station on the road to the sea.

The hills are clustered around the Čajniče basins, such as the giant and the Royal Guard, protecting it from the cold winds. It is located about 816 meters above sea level, ideal for human life, between the mountains Cicelj and Civci hill. River Janjina, the right tributary of the Drina, floating through the town in its thin waterfall.

Hardly anyone stays immune of this harmony of nature. "Little Switzerland", as it is often called, is the most beautiful in spring when nature is awakening and in winter, when all whitens, so the town becomes surrounded by a large snowy curtain. Deep drawn into a valley and surrounded by the hills, then gets a special attire that local memorize forever, even when they go away.

Hikers - are also lovers of beautiful forest of Cajnice

The place is like from a fairytale. Forests of fir, spruce and pine, gives a special touch of harmony. That will enchant you, and you won’t wince. If you happen ever applied to Cajnice, you will be amazed at the first look at this hidden town - in a glass of "needles". You'll feel like you're at home. People you see, will be like a relatives or neighbours to you. The hospitality and dignity are their most visible traits, and the empathy and goodness are something that you experience at the second glance. Rarely happens that a guest comes and goes hungry and thirsty from the house of the host. Black coffee is their favorite drink, while rakija is the city's pride and something that almost every host has in his house. The first glance falls on the hill Cicelj and the old hotel "Orient", where they were celebrating the youngstairs 70's and 80's years. A recognizable image at the entrance to the city, the hotel that seemed to lie on the green tapestry of forests, unfortunately disappeared, along with the burned roof. Fortunately, the photos remain.

 Anything but an ordinary town

Food and drink

Fruit and vegetables here are organic. The famous rolls from the old bakery smell in the morning on the street. Blueberries, wild strawberries and the famous boletus mushrooms are the forest wealth of this region. 

Pastry shop called Athens "hiding" admirable ice cream. The owner has a manufacturing and own recipe over 50 years old. When you taste this ice cream, created a symphony of taste and gelatinous on the palate distinctive aroma of vanilla. It remains forever in the memory, especially if you tried it as a child. 

 

Ice cream from the well-known pastry shop

Picture of celebration and joy are most evident during major Christian holidays - Christmas, Easter or well-known traditional gethering during the Nativity of the Virgin, when the most people come here and the most beautiful images of our city

have been sent to the world.

Eve

A Center of the town

Main street Kralja Petra I Oslobodioca circles around a small city center. Here is also situated the Cultural center of town. Whoever comes in Cajnice, without exception, delights the enviroment. The old building of secondary school which was built more than 100 years ago, has distinctive Austrian style and it is still in good condition.

 

We've grown up here...

Talents

People from Cajnice are extremely talented athletes, musicians, writers, singers, folk dancers, dancers, storytellers ... and people who somehow - always and everywhere make a shift. This little place gave birth to a large number of “gifts to the world”, who their first sport (and art) steps began in the hall of Cajnice Elementary School. Cajnice is also (as they say) known for its naturally beautiful women ...

Hiking Society "Vijogor" is very active, and how would't it be, when the town has a beautiful environment and nature. Highly recognized are the folklore society, volleyball and football clubs ...

16 THINGS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE IN Cajnice:

1. Experiencing the natural hospitality of citizen (they will make you feel very comfortable);

3. Coffee in the garden, in front of the old hotel - on a sunny day;

4. Every major holiday - Christmas, Easter, Nativity (21 September), Labour Day - when the town becomes an image of joy and the scene of meeting people from the city, the environment and neighboring countries;

5. Organic food - in every sense of the word;

7. Enjoy the delights of good beer and other beverages - prices are lower than anywhere else and a good time and fun are guaranteed;

8. Try the homemade brandy - rakija, made by hosts;

9. Barbecue in the meadows around the the city's is unique. The atmosphere is often supplement with music of an accordion or guitar;

10. Visit the pool in the forest with the river water, the complete revelation for the nature lovers;

11. Experience a "green wall" of the mountain Cicelj where also lies a jogging track and a small promenade;

12. Cajnice's forest; It particular smells and has a soul that can not be described. It should be felt;

13. If you are a devotee of hiking, take a tour of the mountains Cicelj (1433m), Čivči hill (1326m) and Stražice (1464m), the backbone of Cajnice's environment;

14. Visit Brezovica and the village Staronici, Ponikve and surrounding countryside;

15. Visit the Temple of the Holy Virgin Cajnice - new and the old church;

 

Temple of the Holy Virgin of Cajnice

                 Cajnice in winter, is a special sight

                  Cajnice's forest smells especially

Author: Lj.K.