Banja Vrujci Бања Врујци | |
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  Banja Vrujci | |
| Coordinates:44°13′N20°9′E / 44.217°N 20.150°E /44.217; 20.150 | |
| Country | Serbia |
| Statistical region | Šumadija and Western Serbia |
| District | Kolubara |
| Municipality | Mionica |
Banja Vrujci (Serbian Cyrillic:Бања Врујци) is aspa town located in the western part ofSerbia, spread around the hillsides ofSuvobor mountain and theRiver Toplica valley.
It is most famous for its healing water, which was commercialized during the 2000s. Branded as "Voda Voda", it is being sold in many countries worldwide, likeRussia,Czech Republic,Singapore andJapan.
The legend says that the national heroMilan Toplica had a palace there and that his name Toplica comes after the river Toplica The legend also says thatSerbian soldiers during theFirst World War and especially after theBattle of Kolubara treated their wounds and cured themselves bathing in the River Toplica.
The Vrujci Spa is located at the foot of the mountains Suvobor andMaljen, between Ljig and Mionica. It belongs to theMionica municipality and theKolubara District. The Vrujci Spa and its area are surrounded by picturesque hills and captivating scenery of pristine nature. The Toplica River runs through the spa the name of which speaks of the existence of hot thermal water in the Vrujci Spa. The temperature of the water that springs in the very centre of the spa is 26-27 °C, and it falls within the category of oligomineral waters. The water is used for therapeutic purposes both for bathing and drinking.
The therapeutic properties of the water and the spa mud are used for treating rheumatic ailments, sterility, sciatica, varicose veins, high blood pressure, skin diseases...
The Vrujci Spa has a complex of bathing pools that are unique in Serbia because they are built right on the thermal water springs, which makes them free flowing. In addition to providing treatment for the said medical conditions, the Vrujci Spa is an ideal choice for holiday, recreation, leisure, hiking, fishing, camping and a series of other activities.
It is located at 92 km fromBelgrade, 113 km fromPančevo, 65 km fromObrenovac, 30 km fromValjevo, 62 km fromČačak, 170 km fromNovi Sad.
