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The Four Lions Still Asleep in Winter
Groups of tourists from China and Russia are walking the cobbled streets of Karlovac these days, and besides their cameras, they carry an interesting accessory: small bags containing wine glasses for tasting.
TL;DR
- Sremski Karlovci is a popular tourist destination, with visitors from China, Russia, and Serbia.
- The town is renowned for its Bermet dessert wine, with over twenty wineries producing it.
- Bermet is a strong, sweet wine with 17-18% alcohol, made with grapes and medicinal herbs like wormwood and thyme, or cinnamon and fruits for the black variety.
- A legend states Bermet was intended as a remedy for Titanic passengers.
- Sremski Karlovci has a significant historical and cultural heritage, with landmarks like the Karlovac Gymnasium, the Patriarchal Court, and the Four Lions Fountain.
- The town's history includes rebuilding after a major fire in 1788 and the establishment of important educational institutions.
- Notable figures like Vuk Karadžić and Patriarch Stefan Stratimirović are associated with the town's history.
- The Four Lions Fountain has a legend that drinking its water ensures a return to the town.