Discover Smederevska Palanka

Smederevska Palanka brings together attractions for culture and nature enthusiasts. Key landmarks include the Narodni muzej u Smederevskoj Palanci, Pinosava Church in Kusadak, the cultural event “Kulturno leto” and the Kudreč lakes. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you can first consider whether cultural history, attending an event or enjoying the outdoors is the main focus of your stay.

Museum and Cultural Monument

The Narodni muzej u Smederevskoj Palanci was founded on 31 March 1966 as a museum of a comprehensive type. It is housed in the former family home of the Šišković family. The house was built in the mid-19th century and is designated a cultural monument. This means that two different historical periods come together at one visitor destination: the museum’s history since 1966 and the much older building that houses it.

The Narodni muzej u Smederevskoj Palanci lists the following visiting hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check the visiting hours before you travel if you want to plan your day around them.

Pinosava and “Kulturno leto”

The church and sobrašice in the courtyard of Pinosava are also protected as immovable cultural heritage. The present-day Church of the Holy Archangel Gabriel is located at the Pinosava Monastery in Kusadak and was built between 1841 and 1847. According to tradition, Pinosava Church in Kusadak is associated with the period of the Despotate. When considering this, distinguish between the traditional association and the specifically stated construction period of the present-day church.

“Kulturno leto” has been held every year in Smederevska Palanka from 1 June to 1 October since 2023. The program includes film and theater performances, art exhibitions, music events, book presentations, literary evenings and discussions. The series thus combines stage and film formats with visual art, music and literature. If a particular program item is central to your trip, check the dates in advance.

Springs, Park and Lakes

Palanački Kiseljak lies southeast of Smederevska Palanka on the left bank of the Jasenica. There are four mineral water springs there, with a temperature of 56 °C. Palanački Kiseljak can be reached by expressway and by the Belgrade–Niš railway line. Before traveling, it is worth checking current timetables and road conditions.

Banje Park near Palanački Kiseljak is suitable for walks, relaxation and leisure activities. There is an outdoor swimming pool and facilities for smaller sports next to the park. If you are planning to visit these facilities, check their current availability.

Lake Kudreč is 2.5 kilometers from the center of Smederevska Palanka and consists of the larger Kudreč I and the smaller Kudreč II. Kudreč I covers 12 hectares, is 1.2 kilometers long and about 15 meters deep. It was created in 1965 as an artificial reservoir to irrigate the surrounding farmland. Kudreč II is also called “upper Kudreč”; dense forest surrounds the lake, and wild ducks are often seen there. The two parts therefore differ both in their stated size and in their landscape.

Discover more destinations: Markovac, Krnjevo, Vodice, Smederevo, Udovice, Velika Plana.

Return to the regional travel overview: Podunavlje District.