Kopaonik

Kopaonik (pronounced [kɔ̌paɔniːk] or [kɔpaɔ̌niːk]; Serbian Cyrillic: Копаоник, Albanian: Kopaoniku, Mali i Kopaonikut); is one of the larger mountain ranges of Serbia. It is located in the central part of Serbia. Its lowest point, Pančić's Peak, is 2,017 m (6,617 ft) above sea level.

Kopaonik is the major ski resort of Serbia, with total of 25 ski lifts with capacity of 32.000 skiers per hour. A national park spread over 118.1 km² (45.6 sq mi) of the central part of the Kopaonik plateau was established in 1981..

History

Kopaonik has a rich historical heritage. The area was an important mining center during medieval times with many Saxons operating in the area as miners. During those days there was an intensive trade with Ragusa (Dubrovnik).

Besides old churches and monasteries like Đurđevi stupovi, Studenica monastery, Sopoćani and Gradac Monastery, there are also several early and medieval fortresses that can be found on the heights, built by Serbian dynasties. The nearest Serbian medieval castle is Maglič.

Kopaonik (Raška)

Kopaonik is a village in the municipality of Raška, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 18 people.

References

Coordinates: 43°16′21″N 20°46′34″E / 43.27250°N 20.77611°E / 43.27250; 20.77611