During the Middle Ages, this area was the crossroad of important roads. After the Turkish conquest this area has lost its significance, and is considered to have been deserted at the time of the great migration of Serbs in 1690. Only during the Austrian occupation from 1718 to 1739 the population increased.

Today, Arandjelovac is a relatively young settlement. It was established by order of Prince Milos, in March of 1837, in the territory of the village Vrbica. It was named after the Vrbica’s churc dedicated to the Archangel Gabriel, by written decree of Prince Milos in 17th of July 1859. With further expansion the city eventually merged with Bukovicka spa, which is now a park located in the city center.

Sights

Aranđelovac is known to have a source of mineral water which was taken to the Serbian court by Prince Milos’s order.

In Arandjelovac is located a beautiful park of Bukovicka spa, with beautiful marble sculptures from the most famous domestic and foreign authors, made during the thirty years of existence of the international art festival ‘Marble and Sounds’. A manifestation ‘World Ceramics’ is organized too, as well as theatrical performances, concerts, and dance performances. All events are happening in the Hall of Princes, the old building over 150 years old, given to the city by the Obrenovic dynasty.

In the vicinity of Arandjelovac (6 kilometers), in the village of Orasac, a memorial complex dedicated to the memory of the First Serbian Uprising is located.

Aranđelovac has two temples dedicated to Holy Archangel Gabriel. One was built in 1835, on the foundations of the medieval church, and the other was raised by Prince Milos. Newly built temple of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul is one of the largest in Sumadija.

In Topola are located a mausoleum of King Peter I of Oplenac and Karadjordje’s church.

Accumulation lake Garasko was founded in 1976, where a resort with swimming pool, sports fields, and tourist facilities is.

Arađelovac Museum has a permanent exhibition, and Risovacka cave at the entrance to the city also belongs to it.