Mokra Gora (Serbian Cyrillic: Мокра Гора; pronounced [mɔ̝̂kraː ɡɔ̝̌ra]), meaning the Wet Mountain in English, is a village located in the city of Užice, southwestern Serbia. It is situated on the northern slopes of the Zlatibor mountains. Emphasis on historical reconstruction has made it into a popular tourist center with unique attractions.[3]
Mokra Gora
Мокра Гора | |
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Village | |
![]() Mokra Gora railway station in September 2003. | |
![]() ![]() Mokra Gora | |
Coordinates (railway station): 43.792478°N 19.506933°E / 43.792478; 19.506933 | |
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Statistical region | Šumadija and Western Serbia |
District | Zlatibor District |
Municipality | Užice |
Area | |
• Total | 47.74 km2 (18.43 sq mi) |
Elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 549 |
• Density | 11/km2 (30/sq mi) |
Time zone | +1 |
Area code | 031 |
Mokra Gora has become popular after 2003 reconstruction of a narrow gauge railway called Šargan Eight which is unique in the world.[4] Its route viewed from the sky, looks like the number eight.
In addition, the well-known Serbian film director Emir Kusturica has also made a contribution to the development of tourism in Mokra Gora. In 2004, he financed the construction of an ethno village Drvengrad (Timber Town) near Mokra Gora.[5] For this development, Kusturica received the "Philippe Rotthier European Architecture Award" from the "Brussels Foundation for Architecture".[6]
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