Belgrade

Introduction

Knez Mihailova Street

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Belgrade (Београд) is the focal point of Serbian economy, culture and education. Found in the northern half of Serbia where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet, Belgrade has a population of 1.5 million, making it the country's largest city.

Belgrade has a long and proud history, dating back to 4,800 BC. The ravages of war over the past two centuries, however, have destroyed much of the city's historical appearance: 'old' architecture in Belgrade is that which has survived since the 19th century.

Fore more information, have a look at the official Touristic Organisation's website.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Historic Belgrade

While war has destroyed much of Belgrade, there are still a number of ways to delve into Belgrade's history. The city has a network of streets built up after the Turks left the city in the latter half of the 19th century, some of which are Skadarlija, Knez Mihailova Street, Nemanjina Street and Kralja Petra I Street. Important buildings include the National Museum, National Theatre, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Parliament, the Temple of Saint Sava and the Old Palace. You can also visit Josip Broz Tito's mausoleum, Kuća Cveća.

Other Sights and Activities

• Ada Ciganlija - A penninsula on Sava River that springs to life each summer as Belgraders flock to it to enjoy its sports and recreational facilities.
• Military Museum - Visit this wonderful museum is a great place to see military relics from ancient times to modern jets, including one downed USA stealth fighter. The building itself is also amazing and worth seeing.
• Miroslav Gospels - One of the oldest surviving written documents in the world located in Belgrade.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Belgrade has a continental climate with warm summers are cold winters. Summers last from June to September with average highs of 25 °C to 30 °C Celsius, sometimes hitting 40 °C. Winters last from December to February when temperatures during the day are around or slightly above zero, while nights are freezing and temperatures below -20 °C are possible.
Summers are somewhat wetter compared to the other season, though rain or snow is possible year round. In summer, rain is more like heavy showers with enough sunshine during the days as well.

Getting There

By Plane

Jat Airways is the national airlines of Serbia and is based at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). International destinations are Amsterdam, Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Göteborg, Istanbul, Larnaca, Ljubljana, Kiev, London, Malta, Monastir, Moscow, Munich, Oslo, Paris, Podgorica, Pula, Prague, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Trieste, Tripoli, Tunis, Vienna and Zürich.
A number of other European airlines fly to Belgrade as well and cities outside Europe with services include seasonal flights to and from Toronto, and flights to Tunis and Monastir in Tunesia.

By Train

Serbian Railways has a few lines which might be of use for travellers. Destinations include Nis and Novi Sad. You can also contact them over here.
International trains go to Skopje, Zagreb, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest and Istanbul, among other cities.

By Car

By Bus

Lasta is the national long distance bus line and there are frequent connections, most of them originating or terminating in Belgrade.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

• Burek - a sort of "pie", which comes in flaky layers - there are different kinds, cheese, meat, plain, spinach etc. They can be bought at any bakery (and there are many), as well as individual Burek Shops (of which there are many, as well). Tastes best when eaten with a glass of yogurt.
• Crepes - not quite like French crepes. The crepe is made in the same way, but the filling is different - it is spread onto the crepe and the crepe is then rolled up and eaten. There are different fillings, jam, nutella, eurocreme, the list goes on...
• Fish lovers beware, you are missing out if you don't try the traditional gourmet fish Restaurant Mika Alas (Stari Obrenovacki put 14). The restaurant is close to Ada Ciganlija and offers a variety of fresh fish and other delicious seafood. The so-called "Smudj Romanov", a pike perch fish fillet, is the house specialty and is definitely not to miss.

Drink

Sleep

Belgrade has plenty of accommodation options on offer. From Hotel Moscow built in 1860 in the heart of Belgrade to more modern structures like Hyatt and Hotel Intercontinental across the river Sava. There are also numerous apartments that can be booked privately.

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

• University of Belgrade
• Studying in Belgrade

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

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