On the entrance to the Šumadija village of Borač stands a sign reading, “Welcome to the medieval town of Borač,” with the Boraški krš mountain looming in the background. This mountain is home to remnants of a medieval fortification where Serbian despots and emperors once resided, and where many armies clashed.

Borač, once more populous than London, held strategic importance due to its trade routes leading from Rudnik to Kopaonik. Today, it is called the jewel of Šumadija. Kragujevac architect Radosav Prkić described it as a place where one can feel a divine presence, akin to the Acropolis or Delphi, with its round mountain and lush vegetation.

The “famous town of Borač” was first mentioned in historical documents in the 13th century. It is believed to have been started by the Byzantines and completed during the Nemanjić dynasty. The town flourished under Despot Đurić Branković as a vital stronghold and seat of power, later charted by the Venetian cartographer Fra Mauro.

Borač was often visited by Despot Stefan Lazarević, who had a summer residence nearby. The town hosted Dubrovnik merchants, as evidenced by a despot's decree granting them privileges. After the Battle of Kosovo, it fell into Hungarian hands, then returned to Serbian rule until its final loss in 1458. Since the collapse of the medieval state, only the fort's walls remain.

While no longer a center of power, Borač is now a natural wonder, rich with lush vegetation, clean springs, and forests. Adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and foreigners visit to marvel at the unique mountain and enjoy the peace and quiet, where mobile phone signals do not reach. The summit, at 507 meters, offers breathtaking views stretching to Kopaonik on clear days.

The steep and difficult-to-access cliff below the highest peak is Sokolova rupa, home to rare eagles. The Boračka River, which flows next to the mountain, is a unique story, with its tributary Banja, known for warm water and the highest number of waterfalls and rapids in Šumadija.