Velika Drenova

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Velika drenova is a middle-sized village in Serbia. It has about 5,000 inhabitants. It is located on the Zapadna Morava River in Šumadija, an area near the middle of Serbia. Velika drenova is the biggest producer of grapes in Serbia and grapes are a major export.

One of the first mentions of Velika drenova is from the 14th century, where is said that, knez Lazar Hrebeljanović, used to stop by and drink water from Drenova's springs. Another, much older, source says that ancient Romans glorified Velika drenova's grapes and wine.

Velika drenova has a long tradition of men's handball and football teams that play despite harsh weather conditions. The women's handball team used to be one of the best teams in former SFRJ, but it disbanded some time ago.

Velika drenova is a birthplace of Dobrica Ćosić, writer and former president of SRJ. A former patriarch of Serbian Orthodox Church was also born in Velika drenova.


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