Belgrade city core is not too big. Everything between Kalemegdan, Knez Mihajlova street and Skadarska street is best viewed by foot. Other than that, it is recommended to use other means of transportation. Note that many of Belgrade's museums are closed on Monday. It may be wise to check before making a visit.
The massive Kalemegdan and Belgrade Fortress complex
Knez Mihailova Street(Serbian Cyrillic: Кнез Михаилова улица). Main pedestrian street in Belgrade. Crowded during day and night. Mostly shopping and numerous cafes.
Kalemegdan - Belgrade Fortress. Once important military fortification, it now serves as central park of Belgrade. Accessible from the end of the Knez Mihailova street, it offers beautiful views, especially during sunset. Most part of it is a park and the fortress walls, with several cafes, tennis and basketball courts, museums and observatory. Don't miss to take a look at the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers, and statue of Pobednik (Winner), one of the symbols of Belgrade.
The Republic Square and National theater
Republic Square (Main square). Main meeting point in the city (also called "by the horse"), right next to statue of Mihailo Obrenovic (riding a horse), National theater, National museum and Knez Mihailova street. Right place to arrange a meeting.
Restaurant patios in Skadarlija
Skadarlija (Skadarska street). Pedestrian street filled with restaurants and cafes, most in the spirit of old Belgrade. Live bands playing old Belgrade music could be heard here in the evenings. The street is paved in cobblestone so ladies are advised to avoid wearing high heels, unless highly experienced. Blank-walled buildings on the south side have been painted with impressive 'trompe-l'oeil' paintings to add to the atmosphere.
Srpskih vladara street, connecting Belgrade Fortress ,Knez Mihailova street and Republic Square with Slavija Square and The Temple of Saint Sava, dominating the view as you walk towards it. Notice Terazije Fountain, Hotel Moskva(Former Palace of Russia),The Old Royal Palace, following the New Palace, and theater Jugoslovensko Dramsko Pozorište, as you wander around.
The Old Palace
The Old Royal Palace (Serbian Cyrillic: Стари Двор), at Nikola Pasic Sqaure, built in 1881, it was residence of Serbian kings, now used as Town Hall.
The White Palace (Бели Двор) -(Serbian Cyrillic: Бели двор; English: White Court or White Palace) is a mansion located in Belgrade, Serbia. The mansion is part of the Royal Compound, a real estate of royal residences and parklands located in Dedinje, an exclusive area of Belgrade
The New Palace(Serbian Cyrillic: Нови Двор /lat: Novi Dvor)-The New Palace is located next to Тhe Old Royal Palace, the square Andrićev venac(Андрићев венац) no. 1st. It was built between 1911 and 1922, as the residence of King Petar I Karađorđević.Today is the official seat of the President of the Republic of Serbia.
National Assembly of Serbia
The National Assembly of Serbia (Serbian Cyrillic: Народна Скупштина Србије), located across the Old Royal Palace, at Nikola Pasic Sqaure.
Gardosh (Serbian Cyrillic: Гардош/Latin: Gardoš) is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun.Gardos the hill, located on the right side of the river Danube, is a historical and authentic cultural environment, with narrow streets and houses and churches authentic. At the top, there is a tower "Sibinjanin Janko" (or Millennium Tower) - height of 36m, open in 1896, with a gallery and a beautiful view of the river, and Belgrade. On the hill and near by the river is a large number of restaurants with local food, seafood restaurants, floating(splav) restaurants, ship-restaurant.
Belgrade Zoo, Mali Kalemegdan 8. Summer: Daily: 8:00AM–8:30PM, Winter: Daily: 8AM – 5PM. , located inside the Belgrade Fortress �
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Belgrade
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