Cultural heritage of mountain Rudnik and tourism

The modern age invests in the development of specific tourism sectors, causing the mountains' cultural and historical legacy to stand out as one of the options for modern tourism, all to suit the needs of tourists for various sorts of vacations. Mount Rudnik is located in central Serbia. It extends in a northwest-southeast direction for approximately 25 kilometers, between the villages of Kikovi in the northwest and Nevada in the southeast, with an average width of fi ve to seven kilometers. Throughout its existence, the Rudnik mountain experienced several diff erent periods in history. It has a rich history, which altered the mountain's appearance. In one area, over time, an entire region was created based on cultural and historical heritage, making it a signifi cant tourist destination in Central Serbia. The objective of the work is to bring attention to the significant cultural and historical heritage of the Rudnik mountain to enhance tourism and the tourist offer of Central Serbia.