The park serves as the permanent home for the 'Beli Venčac' international sculpture symposium, which has taken place here since 1966.
The park's grounds feature over 70 marble sculptures carved by artists from around the world using local Venčac mountain marble.
The mineral water of Bukovička Banja was historically exported to European royal courts during the 19th century.
The park was designed to incorporate the 'Staro Zdanje' building, which was commissioned by Prince Miloš Obrenović in 1850.
The park features a specialized greenhouse system that has been used to maintain exotic plant species since the mid-20th century.
Park Bukovičke banje is a sprawling 22-hectare botanical garden and wellness park located in the center of Aranđelovac, Serbia. It is best known for its significant collection of white marble sculptures, which form the largest open-air museum of its kind in the country. The park is integrated with the mineral-rich Bukovička Banja spa, known for its therapeutic cold carbonated water. It features a blend of symmetrical Baroque landscape design and wilder, forested sections. Several historic buildings, including the Old Spa (Staro zdanje) and the Šumadija Hotel, are situated within its grounds. The park serves as the permanent venue for the 'Beli Venčac' international sculpture symposium. Visitors can access multiple mineral water springs directly throughout the landscape. The area is heavily wooded, providing extensive natural shade for walking paths.
The main promenade in front of the Staro Zdanje building, which provides a symmetrical view of the park's primary axis.
Bring a reusable bottle to fill with fresh mineral water directly from the designated spring taps.
Follow the walking paths to the upper wooded areas to see the marble sculptures integrated into the natural forest landscape.
Check the local events calendar, as the park often hosts outdoor art exhibitions and summer cultural festivals.
Do not attempt to collect water from unlabelled taps or pipes, as some may not be for drinking.
Avoid climbing or touching the marble sculptures; stay on marked gravel or paved paths.
