{"id":13139,"date":"2025-04-01T11:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruralholiday.me\/gornjasela\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T08:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T08:34:33","slug":"gornjasela","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ruralholiday.me\/en\/gornjasela\/","title":{"rendered":"Gornja Sela: Lubnice, Kuriku\u0107e and Glavaca"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Mount Bjelasica, in its most gentle part, lies a group of six villages collectively known as Gornja Sela: Bastahe, Vu\u010da, Glavaca, Kuriku\u0107e, Lubnice, and Pra\u0107evac. The name originated in the 18th century because these villages are situated \u201cabove\u201d \u017dupa. Regardless of their individual names, they were always referred to as Gornja Sela. Over centuries, they shared the fate of Montenegro and its people, evolving into a unified entity that eventually formed Montenegro\u2019s youngest tribe – the Gornjoselsko tribe.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF LUBNICE<\/p>\n

Our village is the central hub of the Gornja Sela region. Seemingly remote and tucked away, it has endured many hardships throughout history. Our ancestors fought for and protected this land over the centuries. At the end of the 19th century, the border between the Ottoman Empire and the Principality of Montenegro passed through here, meaning that many of our homes were in one country while our lands were in another. A well-traveled caravan route once ran through this area, connecting the Lim Valley with Kola\u0161in.<\/p>\n

The people of Lubnice are renowned for their woodworking skills, crafting houses and preserving the tradition of making wooden shingles, barrels, and other wooden containers\u2014a rare craft today. Many authentic old houses remain, making our village well known for its traditional architecture.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF KURIKU\u0106E<\/p>\n

Our village is the last permanent settlement before reaching the mountains. According to legend, this is how it got its name: \u201chouses among the wolves\u201d \u2013 Kuriku\u0107e. Today, it remains the last inhabited village on the way to Biogradska Gora National Park.<\/p>\n

It is one of the few villages where traditional folk architecture is still well-preserved. A walk through the village reveals old stone houses and wooden cottages that are still lived in. One of the most beautiful stone houses is the old school building, which the village bought for its children by each household donating a cow.<\/p>\n

Our women continue the age-old wool-working traditions of spinning and knitting, just as their mothers and grandmothers taught them. Our cuisine is also traditional and homemade, and you can experience it in one of the households engaged in rural tourism, either in the village or in the summer pastures.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF GLAVACA<\/p>\n

North of Lubnice, just 15 minutes away, on the steep slopes of Vu\u010da, lies our village, Glavaca, spread on both sides of the Gunjara river. The name, according to local lore, comes from the belief that we were once the \u201chead\u201d of the entire surrounding area. We may not have mountains, but we have excellent pastures around and above our village. We irrigate a small portion of our fertile land, while our drinking water comes straight from the springs. Where else can you find that!<\/p>\n

KATUNS ON BJELASICA<\/p>\n

In our summer pastures, locals welcome visitors to traditional Katun huts scattered across the slopes of Bjelasica. The huts are mostly built in the traditional style, as our ancestors did for generations. We\u2019ve told you enough\u2014we hope you\u2019ll discover the rest on your own and enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n

We wish you a pleasant stay in our villages!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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