About Belgrade
Belgrade is a capital of Serbia, situated at confluence of Sava and Danube rivers. With population of 1,576,124 it is political, cultural, administrative, economy and university center of the country. Celtic tribes, Romans, Byzantines,
Turks, Austrians and Hungarians left their trace here. Belgrade is a battlefield on which ground the biggest amount of blood was shed in Europe during the centuries. Since medieval time it was one of the most important cities of Serbian Kingdom. After liberation from Turkish occupation, old part of Belgrade was reconstructed and got its present image. Today, Belgrade is a favorite escape destination. Crazy nightlife, clubbing, excellent restaurants and relaxed atmosphere makes Belgrade so adorable.
Getting around Belgrade
Visiting Belgrade is unforgettable experience. Lack of the metro lines is Belgrade’s biggest problem. There are numerous bus, tram and trolley lines that run around city. Traffic jams are very common so you could loose a lot of time getting from one part of the city to another, but consider it as a part of the adventure. Best way to explore it, is by foot. Try to find accommodation in central location so you can spend a day walking around. If you want to visit parts of Belgrade which cannot be reached by foot, organize yourself to spend a day there (Ada Ciganlija, Zemun, Topčider). If you come to Belgrade by bus or train, don’t take a taxi in front of the stations, these are most expensive and some of them are illegal, trying to make some tax-free money. The best way is to walk across and ask somebody to call regular radio taxi for you. Always insist on taximeter, but generally taxis in Belgrade are not expensive. If you came by plane, there are regular bus lines to city center on every hour and taxis are around 10 euros.
Things to do in Belgrade
Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It’s cultural heritage witnesses about turbulent and heroic history. Walking around city you can visit Fortress of Belgrade and Kalemegdan park. Stroll down the streets and squares, enjoy cup of traditional coffee and rakia or local specialty at Skadarlija, famous bohemian street. Visiting Belgrade’s museums, galleries and alternative exhibitions is a must. If you come in summer time don’t forget to spend a day on Sava river. Ada Ciganlija is popular river resort where you can swim, sunbath, play sports, ride a bike or a horse, water skiing or rent a boat. There are also organized day and nigh boat trips if you want to explore Belgrade from the rivers. Staying on the river when the night comes is good idea. Countless number of boats and floats (popular splavovi) docked at banks of Sava and Danube rives are major attraction of Belgrade for many visitors, offering wide choice of food, drinks, music and fun. Don’t miss it! Going out you will probably end up in one of Belgrade’s most popular clubs with the one of the best D.J.ing and clubbing in Europe. Belgrade hosts numerous festivals, concerts and events all over the year. There are also sightseeing buses, guided tours and excursions organized by local travel agencies and Tourist Organization of Belgrade (TOB). Welcome to Belgrade! Have Fun!
