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Vareš old town

The mining heritage of Vareš, a short walk from VELES.

From VELES
≈ 1 km
Duration
2 h
Difficulty
Easy
Season
Year-round
A cobbled street in an old mountain town with a bell tower and a minaret.

Vareš has mined and worked iron for centuries. Its old town keeps traces of that past alongside churches, mosques and cafés.

An easy walk for an afternoon or an evening before dinner.

Route

Walk or drive into town and explore the old centre on foot.

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