Is Belgrade – the capital city of Serbia worth visiting?
Belgrade is known as an excellent place to party and has good nightlife. The town is also known as the city that never sleeps. But what If you are not a party person?
Well, there are many other things to do there.
It is known that Belgrade is a party city, but do you know how green the city is?
Virtually every road was lined with avenues of trees, the flower boxes overflowed with bright colors and there were innumerable green parks.
Belgrade tourism has become more widely known. You will find a lot of entertaining programs offering tours in Belgrade, during which you can explore the beauty of this capital city of Serbia.
The best time to visit Belgrade is from April to June, during which the weather is perfect for a casual stroll among the city’s unique architecture.
But that is not a reason you can’t visit the city in the winter, especially during New Year’s Eve, when you will find people partying on the streets and in the clubs.
If you want to find out more about places to go in Belgrade, this Belgrade travel guide will show you some of the best things to do in the capital city of Serbia
Walk along the Knez Mihailova street – A must thing to see in Belgrade
The Pedestrian Street, Knez Mihailova is a must for anyone wandering through Belgrade. It is wide and lined with shops and It is perfect for a morning stroll. It’s named after the Prince Michael. If you follow the street from the beginning to the end you will start by Republic Square and finish up by Kalemegdan Park, so you can see several important sights in the city. Both day and night this street is full of people. In the day It is much calmer with people walking around to shops, while in the eveing the streets come alive and are buzzing with excitement.
Have some lunch and rakija at Skadarska Street
Skadarska Street or Skadarlija, the bohemian street of the city, today the most famous restaurant area. This cobblestone street, still represents the old Serbian way of dining and socializing with live music string orchestras and a lot of rakija (traditional drink). For meat lovers, don’t forget to try Karadjordjeva snicla (meat stuffed with ham and cheese).
More so, Skadarlija Street is the best place in the city to capture some really cute photos.
Visit the Cathedral of Saint Sava
It is dedicated to Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church. This is the largest Orthodox church in Serbia and it ranks among the largest churches in the world. It is the most recognizable building in Belgrade and a landmark, as its dominating dome resembles that of the Hagia Sophia.The Cathedral is stunning in its exterior with a lush park all around.
Enter The Belgrade Fortress
The Belgrade Fortress is one of the most impressive sites to see in Belgrade. The white stone walls stand tall, the bridges remain intact and the interior grounds are lovely.
In the fortress, you can find walls that overlook to the rivers Dunav and Sava and offer panoramic views of the city. There is so much to explore in the fortress that you can easily spend a few hours here! The Belgrade Fortress is packed with a rich history from various statues signifying war defeats to the medieval gates. The best part about fortress is that the enter is free!
Visit Kalemegdan Park
Inside the Belgrade Fortress is the largest park in Belgrade – called Kalemegdan. Kalemegdan, a cherished spot, is favored by many Belgradians who visit the park for its free-lined paths, events, monuments and cultural attractions.
The country has been at war many times and despite the fact that Kalemegdan has been destroyed and rebuilt over and over for sixteen centuries, It still remains as one of the most important historical places in Serbia. There is so much to explore inside the walls of the fortress.
Get Enlightened at the Nikola Tesla Museum
Nikola Tesla was an outstanding physicist, electrical engineer and inventor and he is Serbian.
Therefore, a museum dedicated to him and all his work is essential in Serbia’s capital.
The museum showcase two parts of Tesla. The first part showcases his life and story, which includes original photos and personal items.
The second half is an interactive exhibit of his work, which includes his original work.
This museum is a great place to head to learn more about on of Serbia’s most well known and influential people.
St. Michael Cathedral
Known by locals as simply “the Cathedral,” this Serbian Orthodox Cathedral was built in the first half of the nineteenth century and is one of the most important religious sites in the country. It’s located near Kalemegdan Park and its distinctive clock tower can be seen from many points within Belgrade Fortress.
Walk around Republic Square
At the beginning of Knez Mihailova Street, you will see a huge open space, that is Republic Square. Republic Square in Belgrade is a prime spot where people meet in Belgrade when going out or just grabbing a cup of coffee with friends and family, it is also the spot of Belgrade’s Christmas Market that takes place every year.
Party at Splavovi
Partying in Belgrade is why 80-90% of the people come to Belgrade in the first place, and when visiting Splavovi you will easily learn why. Splavovi has several boats alongside the river Sava that have either live music or DJ-s playing inside with all sorts of music that you can imagine, from Balkan music to rock and house, so you will easily find what you like there.
Taste delicious cakes from Mandarina Cake Shop
The cakes look like French pastries and are all filled with different ingredients and little surprises. More so, the staff here is super kind and are more than happy to tell you what is in the cakes and which are the best. Enjoy!
While on vacation in Serbia, it is a great idea to visit Greece as well, especially if it is in September, here you can check out more on vacationing in Greece in September
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