Situated in the heart of Balkan Peninsula, at the intersection of roads connecting Eastern and Western Europe, on the outfall of Sava into Danube, Belgrade is surrounded by two natural areas: Pannonian plain on the north and beautiful Sumadija on the south.
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Belgrade has always been at the crossroads of important European roads, which makes Belgrade very easy to reach: by plane - Belgrade Airport is 20 km far from the city centre, by car – the intersection of E-70 and E-75 roads, by train – the railway network connecting the West and the East, the North and the South, by boat – by sailing down two international rivers - Sava and Danube.
Today, Belgrade is the administrative, political, economic, scientific, university, cultural and diplomatic capital of the Republic of Serbia. It has approximately 2 million residents. Ethnically multinational, the majority is of Serbian nationality and Orthodox religion.
Belgrade
the City of Culture, Inspiration, Sports and Festivals, Serbian capital develops and changes fast, protecting its rich and diverse history within the mixture of culture, architecture and urban spirit. With some of the most attractive locations, Belgrade Fortress – the oldest cultural and historical monument, Skadarlija – the bohemian quarter in the city centre, Knez Mihailova Street; Old and New Royal Court, Federal Parliament, Temple of St. Sava, Zemun and many others, Belgrade makes the cultural centre of South East Europe. Being one of the oldest European cities with the heritage which lasts over 5000 years, Belgrade cherishes the history, landmarks, monuments from the past, traditional art and famous attractions. More than 40 Orthodox and 8 Roman Catholic churches, a mosque and a synagogue, dozens of museums, theatres, libraries, together with various national and international theatre, film, musical and other events, make Belgrade the city with very rich and diverse cultural life.
Belgrade Fortress
is the oldest part and the core section of the city. It overlooks the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and that very spot next to the statue Pobednik (The Victor) is the most beautiful lookout in Belgrade. It was gradually built from the 1st to the 18th century as a fortified defense complex. Today the Fortress is a unique museum of Belgrade history.
Belgrade on the river banks
Sava and Danube - The confluence represents the most attractive point under the Belgrade fortress, and along with the Big War Island is a real natural oasis in the heart of a modern city. The river banks never sleep: on numerous boats, restaurants and cafes visitors can have a cup of coffee, eat a fish speciality, listen to music and have fun.
Skadarlija
the old bohemian quarter of Belgrade dates back to late 19th and early 20th century. At that time kafanas (taverns and restaurants) were meeting places for greatest figures of a cultural scene. It is often compared with the Montmartre in Paris, both for its appearance and the cheerful, vigorous artistic atmosphere.
Zemun
Once a separate city, Zemun is nowadays known as a romantic and poetic part of Belgrade. Zemunski kej, is a kilometres long promenade by the Danube, with barges-cafés, amusement park and Grand Casino while the Gardoš Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Zemun. This neighborhood preserved its old looks, with narrow, mostly cobblestoned streets and residential houses.
Belgrade City Break
Come and visit the archaeological site in Vinca dating back from the 5th century BC; enjoy the view from the Belgrade Fortress and take a walk around Kalemegdan; walk down Knez Mihailova street or Skadarska street – the street of bohemians; indulge your senses in one of our national restaurants with domestic wines and national music that will undoubtedly make you dance; visit some of the bars, night clubs and disco clubs where the entertainment lasts till dawn and just when you start feeling like you want to lie down, the smell of fresh coffee will invite you back to the streets of Belgrade, which never sleeps. Visit Belgrade parks, enjoy the rivers, the museums, theatres…And then, try the national cuisine accompanied by the music and the rhythm of the city, whose spirit is always awake…
Congress and Business Centre of the Balkans
Belgrade hosts numerous international and national congresses and fairs. With a universal purpose, “Sava Centar” represents one of the most attractive congress and cultural complexes in this part of Europe. With continuous annual growth of international tourism arrivals by approximately 15%, Belgrade is establishing as the leading city break destination in the region. The national airline Air Serbia serves 43 destinations in 30 countries, with 73,000 seats on more than 670 flights a week.
According to ICCA, International Congress and Convention Association, Belgrade is on the 31st place in Europe for MICE, with more than 200 conventions and over 10.000 participants in 2013. MICE is growing fast thanks to local partners of Belgrade Convention Bureau, developing infrastructure, and high engagement of industry professionals.
Gastronomy
Serbian cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean, Hungarian, Turkish and Austrian, accompanied by a large diversity of beverages. With over 3.000 restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs and “kafanas” Belgrade offers good value for money with a diverse cousin which includes international and traditional national dishes. At least one meal with fish is a must down in one of the restaurants by the rivers, on the water. But when in town, use the opportunity to try out something typically Serbian, like ćevapčići (small rolls of mixed minced meat), all kinds of grilled meat, gibanica (pastry leaves mixed with eggs, cheese or spinach, or meat), karađorđeva šnicla (meat stake) etc. The famous local alcohol beverage is rakija – especially šljivovica (plum brandy) and lozovača (grappa). As for the wines, there is a wide range of it from Mediterranean and continental types. Probably the best place to try out the local cuisine is Skadarlija – the bohemian quarter.
Urban Lifestyle
Savamala is the new epicenter of urban culture, entertainment and lifestyle in Belgrade, with trendy restaurants, clubs, bars, galleries and a cultural center. Mikser House in Savamala offers a combination of contemporary Balkan design store, an avant-garde gallery, restaurant and a performance stage. Supermarket Concept Store continues to attract international attention with local design products and brands, events and creative venue. Being a trendy hotspot, Grand Casino Belgrade offers 5 star gambling experience, international cuisine and introduction to Zemun by the Danube.
Shopping
Beside shopping zone in the main pedestrian area, shopping malls, and regular shopping tours to Fashion Park Outlet in Indjija, Belgrade’s modern design scene gave popular hotspots: Belgrade Design District, Supermarket Concept Store, Mikser House and other urban shopping areas.
“Belgrade Talking”
Belgrade Talking is a free application which takes users to numerous city locations and most important landmarks in Belgrade. App features an audio guide which gets automatically activated while the maps provide an actual tour around the city, guiding to the next closest location. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hub.bgtalking
Tourist Info Centers
In tourist info centers, visitors can get free tourist city maps, brochures, information and tickets for over 20 different sightseeing tours: walking tours, panoramic sightseeing, open top buses, tourist river cruising and special tours such are the Royal Palace, At Princess Ljubica's, Underground Belgrade, Folklore evenings in Skadarlija, Rakia Tour, Bike tour and other. In the main tourist info center in Knez Mihailova 5, visitors can buy Belgrade souvenirs, and public transportation tickets.
Tourist info center:
Knez Mihailova 5 (City center)
tel. +381 11 26 35 622, +381 11 26 35 343
Mon-Sat. 09.00-21.00, Sun. 10.00-15.00h
mail:
[email protected]
Tourist Organization of Belgrade
www.tob.com
Facebook.com/Visit.Belgrade