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Đavolja varoš (Ђавоља варош) Devil's Town Đavolja VarošCountry Serbia Region Kuršumlija District Kuršumlija City 90 km from Niš Location - coordinates 42°59′33″N 21°24′26″E / 42.9925°N 21.40722°ECoordinates: 42°59′33″N 21°24′26″E / 42.9925°N 21.40722°E - elevation 700 m (2,297 ft) Area 67 km2 (26 sq mi) Geology Rock formation Website : http://www.djavoljavaros.com/ Đavolja Varoš (Serbian Cyrillic: Ђавоља варош, meaning "Devil's Town") is a peculiar rock formation, located in south Serbia on the Radan Mountain near Kuršumlija. It features 202 exotic formations described as earth pyramids or "towers", as the locals refer to them. They are 2-15 m tall and 4-6 m wide at the base. These formations were created by strong erosion of the soil that was scene of intense volcanic activity millions of years ago. [1] Most of the towers have "caps" or "heads" of andesite, which protect them from further erosion.[2]
Since 1959, Đavolja Varoš has been protected by the state and a 1995 decision of the Serbian Government declared it a major natural monument subject to category one protection.[3]
A natural spring is located beneath the formations and has a high mineral concentration. There are two springs: Đavolja voda (Devil’s Water), with extremely acidic water (pH 1.5) and high mineral concentration (15 g/l of water), and Crveno vrelo (Red Well).[3]
Đavolja Varoš was a nominee in the New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign.[4]
References
- ^ Đavolja varoš, National Tourist Organization of Serbia (English)
- ^ The Djavolja Varos (Devil's Town) Natural Landmark, UNESCO World Heritage
- ^ a b About Devil's Town, Official website
- ^ New7Wonders: Đavolja Varoš, Rock Formation
External links
- Djavolja Varos - Devil's Town About Devil`S Town
- The sound of Devil's Town
- Devil's Town official virtual tour
- Djavolja Varos - Devil's Town aerial video
World Heritage Site 'Tentative List' applicants in Serbia 2002 applicants Caričin Grad (Justiniana Prima) · Đerdap National Park · Šar Mountains National Park · The Deliblato Sands Special Natural Reserve · Đavolja Varoš · The Tara National Park with the Drina River Canyon
2009 applicants Stećci*
2010 applicants Fortified Manasija Monastery · Historical place of Bač and its Surroundings · Negotin breweries · Smederevo Fortress
- Joint Cultural Heritage by the four countries
Protected areas of Serbia Categories:- Tentative World Heritage Sites in Serbia
- Landforms of Serbia
- Visitor attractions in Serbia
- Protected areas of Serbia
- Rock formations
- Erosion landforms
- Geology of Serbia
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