Gradac (river)

Coordinates: 44°16′01″N 19°53′39″E / 44.2669°N 19.8943°E / 44.2669; 19.8943
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Gradac
Location
CountrySerbia
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Kolubara
 • coordinates
44°16′01″N 19°53′39″E / 44.2669°N 19.8943°E / 44.2669; 19.8943
Basin features
ProgressionKolubaraSavaDanubeBlack Sea

The Gradac (Serbian: Градац, Gradac, pronounced [ɡrǎːdats]) is a river in western Serbia, a tributary of the Kolubara. It cuts a canyon in south–north direction with a length of 22.7 km. Its measured water course has a length of about 28 km and a total drop of 187 m. The source of the river Gradac is situated at the foot of the Povlen mountain.

Description

The Gradac river gorge, with its source tributaries, the special characteristics and the degree of preservation, is one of the less well known natural values of

chub, barbel, and crabs. The biggest attraction of Gradac river are undoubtedly the otters. Along the river lay a number of resorts and beaches including Livadica, Ploce, Kriva Vrbe and Sareno platno. Along the river are several watermills and fish ponds located. The railroad from Belgrade to Bar passes through the Gradac river gorge.[1]

Wildlife

Gradac is a home to a variety of animals from poisonous snakes to otters. Here are a few that live in or about the river.

  • Mammals: Hedgehog, Forest Mouse, Red Squirrel, Bank Vole, Deer, Hare, Wild Boar, Fox, Otter.
  • Birds: Finch, Blackbird, Jay, Quail, Krestel, Tawny Owl, other owls.
  • Fish:
    sapača
    , Wagtail.
  • Snakes: Viper, Aesculapius' snake, Water snake.

You can also come across turtles and frogs.[citation needed]

Caves

The gorge of the river has more than 70 karst caves.

palaeolithic, and Middle Ages ancient times have been discovered.[citation needed
]

Gallery

  • Mill on the river Gradac
    Mill on the river Gradac
  • Gradac river bridge
    Gradac river bridge
  • Gradac Dam on river lower flow
    Gradac Dam on river lower flow
  • Middle part of the flow
    Middle part of the flow
  • Gradac-Degurić
    Gradac-Degurić
  • Waterfalls on Gradac
    Waterfalls on Gradac
  • Gradac river lower flow
    Gradac river lower flow
  • Degurić pond on river Gradac
    Degurić pond on river Gradac
  • River Gradac - Place Šareno platno
    River Gradac - Place Šareno platno
  • Source of river Gradac - panorama
    Source of river Gradac - panorama
  • Place Anatema in winter
    Place Anatema in winter
  • Erode the dam - middle stream of the river Gradac
    Erode the dam - middle stream of the river Gradac
  • In the monastery Celia - middle stream of the river Gradac
    In the monastery Celia - middle stream of the river Gradac
  • River Gradac - Place Šareno platno
    River Gradac - Place Šareno platno
  • Middle stream of the river Gradac
    Middle stream of the river Gradac

See also

  • List of rivers in Serbia

References

  1. .
  2. ^ "Reka Gradac - Uvodna rech o reci Gradac". Archived from the original on 2011-08-20. Retrieved 2020-01-01.

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