Discover Markovac: Culture, History and the Sultans Trail

Markovac can be discovered through its culture, local history and an international hiking route. Those looking for more from their holiday than simply a place to stay will find a range of starting points for planning their trip: a literary and cultural meeting place, historical connections, a scheduled bus service and stage ST407 of the Sultans Trail. A holiday apartment in Markovac can therefore serve as a suitable base for a trip that alternates between peaceful discoveries and active days.

Culture at the “Ekatarina Pavlović” Čitaonica

A special cultural focal point is the “Ekatarina Pavlović” Čitaonica. It opened in Markovac on 7 July 2020 and operates at two locations: in Nade Babić’s household at 52 Nikole Pašića Street and at the Dom kulture Markovac. The Čitaonica also offers a bibliotherapy programme. For travellers who would like to include literature and local culture in their holiday plans, this place offers a concrete thematic introduction to Markovac.

The two locations are part of the history and present-day life of this initiative. Those travelling with different interests can plan their stay accordingly: alongside excursions and hiking stages, they can also make room for cultural impressions. You do not have to follow a fixed daily itinerary; instead, you can arrange your accommodation and activities according to your preferred pace of travel.

Historical Traces and Sacred Buildings

Markovac was first mentioned under its present name in an Ottoman census in 1476. The settlement’s history is also marked by a notable change: the former settlement of Markovac was relocated twice because of flooding before reaching its present location.

Among the historical buildings mentioned is the “Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God” in Markovac. It was consecrated on 8 September 1872. Another historical reference can be found where the tomb of Vožd Karađorđe originally stood: today, a museum and the Zahvalnica Church stand at this site. When planning your trip, places like these can place the focus on history, religious architecture and regional remembrance.

Hiking Stage ST407

Those who want to experience Markovac actively can consider route ST407. It is a stage of the international long-distance hiking trail Sultans Trail from Vienna to Istanbul. The route passes through Stojačak, Radovanje and Rakinac before reaching Markovac. This makes the route a clear point of reference for travellers who would like to combine their stay with a section of a long-distance hiking trail that crosses several regions. No information on the length, walking time or difficulty level is available for this stage; plan your hiking day according to your own requirements and the information available for your trip.

Getting There and Choosing Your Starting Point

Since 12 July 2025, Markovac centar has been the first and last stop of the Velika Plana AS–Markovac–Svilajnac AS line. If you would like to use this connection, you can include Markovac centar in your arrival and onward travel plans. When looking for accommodation in Markovac, it is sensible to determine your preferred travel style first: culture enthusiasts can focus on their planned visits, hikers on connections to their route, and families can balance the different interests within their trip.

You can find further destinations for planning your trip at Smederevo, Vodice, Smederevska Palanka, Udovice, Velika Plana and Krnjevo.

For the broader travel overview: Podunavlje District.