White City

Belgrade, as it’s called in Serbian, means literally “White City” or “White Fortress”. The name comes from the famous Belgrade fortress which was built with limestone, and in contrast to the surrounding nature it appeared sparkling white.

Serbia has a unique history, from being a part of the Ottoman Empire to forming a part of the former Yugoslavia during the communist era, which has left a mix of cultural heritage all over Belgrade.

Similar to other cities like Budapest and Bucharest, but with a laid-back atmosphere and uncrowded streets that other European capital cities can’t offer, especially during the summer.

Belgrade is a city with a pleasant view, which is a common feature of the cities established by the river. A green space culture settled in urban life dominates Belgrade. There are green areas all over the city that give a forest air rather than a park. Two rivers flow in front of it and add a coastal city vibe to this city.

Belgrade is a capital city offering rich historical and cultural heritage. It is possible to feel the historical texture of the city while visiting the Stari Grad, Savamala, Skadarlija and Zemun regions. The streets, churches and cathedrals where the old buildings are lined up, the squares adorned by monuments and fountains, a city that is pleasant to visit intertwined with parks.

Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress

Kalemegdan Park is massive, it’s the largest park in Belgrade. And the Belgrade Fortress, which is sometimes also called Kalemegdan Fortress, is not small by far.

You can visit the Belgrade Fortress itself but the most impressive thing is just the fortress walls in the park.

You get amazing views from the fortress walls of the meeting point of the Danube River and the Sava River. The steepest drop from the fortress walls is a 125-meter-high cliff.

The park and the fortress are free to visit and it’s the perfect place to escape the big city and to be surrounded by greenery.

The Victor statue

The statue depicts a nude man holding a sword in the right hand and a falcon in the left hand, they symbolise war and peace.

It was a big scandal at the time of construction in 1928 that the statue is nude. That’s the reason the pedestal is quite tall and it’s in the park rather than in the city center.

Knez Mihailova Street

Knez Mihailova Street is the most popular shopping street in Belgrade. Even if you’re not interested in shopping it’s nice to stroll down the street. You can get some popcorn from a street vendor and listen to some incredible street musicians.

Nikola Tesla Museum

If you only visit one museum in Belgrade, it should be the Nikola Tesla Museum. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Nikola Tesla and it’s also the final resting place of the famous inventor and engineer.

Ada Peninsula

Is Belgrade worth visiting? In summer it is, you can relax on the Ada Peninsula, do some water sports or just go for a drink next to the river. The island Ada in the Sava River was made into a peninsula for easier access.

In addition, the local dishes Pljeskavica, the large state of the meatball and Karajorjeva, namely schnitzel, are also quite famous.

If you are a fan of salad, Chopska is recommended.

Also, Serbs love to eat in tavern-style places. It is very popular to eat and have fun with Serbian music.

Finally, you can also try seafood in many restaurants located by the river Sava.