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chamois, eagles and falcons. The River Danube
and Danube Lake, broad waters with subtle
vortexes and powerful rapids, are a haven
and habitat for various species <strong>of</strong> fish. Thus
it’s no surprise that the ancient inhabitants
<strong>of</strong> Lepenski Vir chose a fish-like deity –
worshipping the very creatures that they
depended on and which assured their survival.
The Iron Gate Gorge and its many secrets <strong>of</strong>fer
great possibilities for even the most ardent
followers <strong>of</strong> commercial and recreational
fishing with species including trout, sturgeon,
perch, catfish, carp, pike and bream. The
challenges are great for anglers who may want
to try their hand in the Danube whirlpools.
A distinctive historical development, very
pleasant climate,
complex network
<strong>of</strong> gorges, canyons
and deep ravines
all serve to define
unique European
this area as a
reserve <strong>of</strong>
tertiary flora,
fauna and
vegetation.
Djerdap’s
plant world
is not merely
characterised
by diversity and
richness, but also
by its distinctive
prehistoric relic
characteristics. The
territory <strong>of</strong> the park
has thick forests that
are home to more
Lynx
Golubac Fortress
than 1,100 plant species.Just within the area <strong>of</strong>
the Lepenski Vir reserve, many plant species
<strong>of</strong> scientific relevance have been found, among
the rocks.The many herbaceous plants that
inhabit the forests, meadows, rocky outcrops
and cliffs represent a botanical story <strong>of</strong> their
own, which is especially important in the case
<strong>of</strong> the Djerdap Tulip (Tulipa hungarica). As
many as four nature reserves are located in the
municipality <strong>of</strong> Golubac (Golubac Fortress,
Bojana, Bosman-Sokolovac and Tatar Heights).
They are home to many plant species that are
endemic to the entire Balkan peninsula. The
richness <strong>of</strong> animal life is well recorded. Among
them are the logged and brown long-eared bat,
edible Dormouse and Golubac fly. Golubac
Fortress, which was first mentioned in 1335
as a Hungarian military fortification, adds a
distinctive mark <strong>of</strong> history to this part <strong>of</strong> the
park. Thanks to its diversity and rarities, Djerdap
National Park is a real centre <strong>of</strong> scientific
research in nature. The Great and Small Strbac
<strong>Nature</strong> Reserve, one <strong>of</strong> the most interesting
parts <strong>of</strong> the National Park scientifically, as well
as one <strong>of</strong> its most attractive tourist regions, has
extremely diverse and extensive prehistoric
relict vegetation. It also boasts a Roman
inscription, known to science as the Tabula
Traiana, which is located at the very exit from
the Iron Gate Gorge. The inscription dates
back to around 100AD and commemorates the
Djerdap & the mountains <strong>of</strong> Eastern <strong>Serbia</strong>
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