The Senjski Rudnik Tour is a key element
for tourism development. At present there exists a tour that is presented on demand
by the curator of the old mining museum, Mr. Miroslav Nikolic. It can be
considered as the first available and existing “tourism product”. Usually it
takes up to two hours. For most people who participate
in this tour, it’s hard not to become enthusiastic about this place and its
people. We present on this page 7 main attraction points of the Sensjki Rudnik Tour.
Aleksandar's Shaft:Senjski Rudnik coal mine started working in 1853. In 1860 Aleksandar’s shaft was opened and the entrance building was erected right above the shaft opening. This architectural ensemble of the first modern coal mine in Serbia is the emblematic and symbolic heart of Senjski Rudnik and also of the whole coal mining industry in Serbia.
Restaurant Prolece:
Built around 1900, refurbished and
outwardly redecorated in1975. Its original look appears to have been changed by
the1975 reconstruction. New renovation could give it back its original façades.
Built around 1930. Transformed into a mining museum in1980. Interesting modernistic architecture with a classical touch on the exterior. The museum will be modernised and made interesting to the younger generation.
In this house the legendary film “Petrija’s Wreath” was shot. This place bears a high potential to attract tourists and to promote Senjski Rudnik on a national scale. The story was then - back in 1980 - a story about miners all over former Yugoslavia. Today Senjski Rudnik can continue to tell the story...
The historical significance of the mine is considerable since it is the oldest preserved industrial area in Serbia. During the period starting with building of the railway in 1892 until 1941, it was one of the most prosperous industrial regions in the country. The main shaft is still in use. The 19th century steam engine is still running and operates the shaft lift (175 meters height difference). The ensemble of steam engine, lift and metal tower are of outstanding national importance.
Former mechanical and blacksmith workshop – ongoing restoration supported by an EU project. Built in 1922. The building is the only remaining one of a whole number of auxiliary buildings that grew up around the Aleksandar’s shaft opening.
Kedar Tree:
The tree is very old and carries a lot of memories. It is a testimonial and a witness of Senjski Rudnik’s history . Here is the place to stay and to review the course of time and see the big picture of things.
The tree is very old and carries a lot of memories. It is a testimonial and a witness of Senjski Rudnik’s history . Here is the place to stay and to review the course of time and see the big picture of things.