Overview to Belgrade: Travel Guide and Tourist Information
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It may not be the most fashionable city but Belgrade has a surprising amount to offer. Having largely rid itself of past troubles, this vigorous city laid out by the Sava and Danube Rivers is now packed with exuberant locals, historical sites and a fantastic bar and club scene.
The city’s main attraction is the Kalemegdan Fortress and surrounding park. Overlooking the confluence of the two rivers, the Fortress consists of subterranean passageways and a Military Museum.
From here, the Old Town is accessible simply by crossing Pariska St. A confusing matrix of streets, it provides for great exploring and there's a number of semi-hidden sites such as the Orthodox Cathedral, the Gallery of Frescos and the impressive Ethnographical Museum waiting to be discovered.
Trg Republike (the city’s main square) perches on the southeastern corner of the Old Town, and is the site of the striking National Museum. The area of Skadarlija stretches out to the east of the square, offering bars and restaurants with a bohemian feel.
To the south sits the Classical hulk of the Parliament Building, seeped in the bloody history of overthrown dictators. The massive Church of St. Sava, meanwhile, with its glistening golden dome, lies a little further still to the south.
For less history and more contemporary urban life, cross one of the five bridges over the Sana into New Belgrade (Novi Beograd). Here, the mix of high-rises and clubs offer a heady experience. Alternatively, the small island of Ada Ciganija on the Sava provides a variety of sporting activities.
Belgrade may still carry traces of its past but in general the city has done an admirable job in transforming itself into a vibrant and flourishing travel destination. With so many Balkan capitals becoming trendy, now’s the time to make the most of Belgrade’s excellent attractions.
