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Rozaje

 

 

 

Rozaje is located in the northeastern part of Montenegro. Overshadow the Montenegrin Prokletije and in the immediate neighborhood of southwestern Serbia and Kosovo, this area represents the triple frontier area, surrounded by a mountain range Smiljavice 1953 m, Hajle 2403 m, Stedima 2272 m and Zlijeba 2322 m.

 

Rozaje is a settlement that was founded in the 7th century AD. Here are lived the Illyrians, Romans and Greeks, and later settled the Slovenian population. Ottomans are region of Bihor and Rozaje occupied 1455. The town was first mentioned by 1585 under the name Trgoviste (“Market”) as the peasants from the surrounding mountains came here to sell their meat, skins and dairy products and this tradition continued until not long ago. The name Rozaje, coming from the two crags rising above the town which reminded of horns (rogovi). During the Ottoman rule the region of Rozaje, in addition to small town of Rozaje, also included the part of Bihor, Pester and the Novi Pazar area. Then, in 1892, Rozaje included 81 village. The wealth they have gained traders from this region in the second half of the 19th century is was expressed in the pronouncement of that time, "If Carigrad burnt out, Rozaje would build him".

 

The presence of several cultures in different periods of prehistory and history in area of Rozaje, is pointed by many place names, folk traditions, especially the many cultural and historical monuments: Church Ruzica in Suhi Do, Madam's Church on the same mountain top - the endowment of Jelena Anzujska wife of Uros I Nemanjic, Kurtagic mosque - built by the sultan Murat II in 1697, Household mosque built in 1830, Ganica tower built in the early years of the nineteenth century.

 

Rozaje is surrounded with magnificent range of mountains, lower regions are hidden in thick forests while above them rise stony peaks attractive for hiking or even free climbing. The area us well known for its abundance is mushrooms blueberries and many rare and endemic flowers. Following a trail along river Ibar in the southwest will lead you to its beautiful springs (vrelo Ibra), where are six pretty streams. Located just 4km from Rozaje on the highway towards Berane is the ski centre Turjak.

 

 

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rozaje

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Tower Hadzisecerage Hadzic Rozaje

 

 

 

Dzemage Nokica house

 

 

 

rozaje old house

 

 

 

rozaje tower

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