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In the middle of Šumadija, a natural phenomenon

Kragujevac is said to be the heart of Šumadija, and in it is located an unusual lake, no more and no less than in the shape of a heart.

In the middle of Šumadija, a natural phenomenon

TL;DR

  • Bubanj Lake, located in Kragujevac, is unusually shaped like a heart.
  • It was created in the 1970s from former brickyard ponds and now covers 3.5 hectares with an average depth of one meter.
  • The lake is a rarity in Serbia and is a popular spot for fishing, with species like pike, roach, carp, crucian carp, and grass carp.
  • The left bank is developed with an 800-meter beach, promenade, seating, volleyball courts, and nearby catering establishments.
  • Kragujevac also has other lakes: Šumarice Lake near the city center and Grošničko Lake, built before WWII for water supply.