Beograd (Belgrade)

Beograd has been destroyed many times over its 2300 years of existence. The result is that the city is nowadays a vibrant mixture of everything. You will find historical buildings, ugly concrete skyscrapers, restaurants, street cafes and a sort of northern European atmosphere in many places. Accommodation is very very expensive though. The capital's main boulevard is the Kneza Mihaila. It is a pedestrian street with numerous bars and cafe's that runs northwest through the old town. At the southern end of the boulevard the bus and train stations are located.

The Kalemegdan Citadel is a fort that was founded in Celtic times; it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times and most of what is left of it nowadays, was constructed in the 17th century. It includes medieval gates, Orthodox churches, Muslim tombs and Turkish baths. There is a Military Museum on the battlements of the citadel. The adjacent park is very quiet and relaxed; many people come here for an evening stroll.

The oldest part of Beograd is Stari Grad, which is situated next to the Citadel. The capital's best museums are found in this area. Especially good is the National Museum that has a display on archaeology and paintings. It you are interested in Serb costumes and customs, visit the Ethnographical Museum. The Gallery of Frescoes has a collection of full-size paintings from remote churches in Serbia and Macedonia. The Palace of Princess Ljubice is an authentic, beautifully furnished not-to-be-missed Balkan-style palace.

The best park in the city is Ada Ciganlija. It is actually an island in the Sava River not far from the city center. You can swim, rent bikes, have a drink in one of the many cafes, or just relax after a few days in the city.

Accommodation in Beograd is very expensive; this includes even the camping site in the southern part of the city, and the hostels. The most inexpensive option is to sleep on the night-train that takes you to the city. Food is a lot cheaper, and the best places are located around the Kneza Mihaila. In the Bohemian quarter there are folkloric restaurants that offer dishes from different parts of Serbia, but they are more expensive.

Hours from UTC: 2
Daylight savings time: Late March through late October

City phone code: 11
Country phone code: 386

Average Weather Patterns

Current Weather

Hotels in Beograd

Travel Guides for Beograd

Find a flight to Beograd

Images