Indjija
The Celtic Village is a thematic tourist complex located in the sports and recreation zone of Inđija, at the entrance to the city from the direction of Novi Sad. Inspired by the life of the Celts in this region about 2,300 years ago, the complex is fun and educational in nature and is primarily intended for children. Inside the high, wooden fenced complex are several types of Celtic houses, thatched with reeds and made of wood and mud, representing authentic Celtic households and artisan workshops. One of the houses houses a mini-museum with interesting exhibits, based on material remains of the Celtic tribe Skordisci in the area of Srem.
Visitors to the Celtic Village are welcomed by costumed staff and expert guides who complete the entire experience with their stories. Also, visitors can participate in numerous workshops and enjoy various outdoor activities.
The idea of building a tourist complex in Inđija based on the Celtic theme was born in 2012, when an architectural conceptual solution was drawn up. Archaeologists Dr. Miodrag Sladić and Dr. Stevan Đuričić were involved in the development of the Main Project as consultants to the architects. They gave professional guidelines regarding the authentic appearance of the buildings, the construction method, the materials that were used, as well as the purposes of certain types of buildings. Historians Sanja Jugović and Aleksandar Stevanović then elaborated on the themes of Celtic life in these areas with an emphasis on details related to their clothes, jewelry, tools, weapons, money… Elaborates with the collected data served as the basis for designing the interior furnishings and contents of the Celtic village.
After several phases of construction in the past years and a large part of the implementation during 2021, the works on the construction and furnishing of the Celtic Village were completed in June and the complex was officially opened on July 1, 2021. The project was implemented by the Tourism Organization of the Municipality of Inđija, mostly with the financial resources of the Municipality of Inđija, with subsidies from the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications and the Provincial Secretariat for Culture.