Belgrade, also known as "The White City", is the capital of Serbia, located in the northeastern part of the country along the Danube River. It is Serbia’s most economically developed city and one of Europe’s oldest cities. Belgrade became the capital of Serbia in 1403, served as the capital of Yugoslavia from 1918 to 2003, then of Serbia and Montenegro, and since 2006, it has been the capital of Serbia. The city is a vibrant and attractive destination in the Balkans.
Key tourist attractions in Belgrade:
Princess Ljubica’s Palace – an example of Balkan architecture.
Ada Ciganlija – a park-island on the Sava River, ideal for extreme sports such as bungee jumping, water skiing, and paintball.
Kalemegdan Citadel – a historic defensive point until the 17th century.
National Museum – one of the most important museums in the Balkans, housing artifacts, ancient art, and works by Picasso and Monet.
Marko Serbian Orthodox Church and Saint Sava Temple – impressive places of worship.
Mount Avala and Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
Nikola Tesla Museum – established in 1952, it preserves the personal belongings of the renowned inventor.
Yugoslav Film Archive – the largest in the region and one of the top ten in the world.
Other attractions: Nikola Pašić Square, Zemun Center, Terazije, Kalemegdan Fortress, Knez Mihailova Street, Parliament, Old Palace, White Palace (home of the royal Karadjordjevic family).
Annual events and festivals in Belgrade:
Film Festival.
Theatre Festival.
Summer Festival.
Music Festival.
Book Fair.
Beer Festival.
You can reach Belgrade by flying with airlines such as Air Serbia, TAROM, Austrian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.