Over the previous few years the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, has grow to be more and more widespread with guests who need to get an actual style of the Balkans.

Sadly there usually are not many information books which cowl this superb metropolis which makes it a bit troublesome to plan a visit in advance and know which locations to go to in Belgrade.

Over the previous 5 years I’ve spent fairly a couple of months in Belgrade and if I had to provide you with the 5 greatest issues to try for a primary time customer it will look one thing like this:

Places to go to in Belgrade

Listed below are the most effective varieties of locations to go to in Belgrade!

A Café

Belgraders love going for a espresso. You’ll find cafés on each nook and they’re all the time filled with folks. “Going for a espresso” can simply imply sitting round for a couple of hours, chatting with pals, watching passers-by and being watched.

Try the assorted locations on the central pedestrian Knez Mihailova road, the attractive art-deco Resort Moskva (Terazije 20), the distinctly 19th century “Ruski Automotive” (Obilicev venac 29), or the choice “Centrala” (ul. Simina 6).

A Quick Meals Place

Serbians love meat they usually love their quick meals locations. After you have tasted a typical Balkan burger you’ll by no means need to return to the likes of McDonald’s.

Attempt a “gurmanska pljeskavica” (beef patty with cubes of bacon and cheese labored in); there’s nothing higher than that after an evening out. Really helpful locations embody “Loki” (nook of ul. Kralja Petra and ul. Gospodar Jovanova), “Sis” (ul. Goce Delceva 27), and “Stepin Vajat” (ul. Vojvode Stepe 2I).

A Pub

Belgrade is famend for its nightlife and what higher approach to begin your night time out than with a cool beer or a pleasant cocktail. Streets like Obilicev venac or Strahinica bana supply loads of bars and pubs. The latter is dubbed “Silicone Valley” for the excessive variety of silicone-enhanced items on show at night time.

When you’re in search of one thing a bit extra hidden, strive to discover “Klub Svetskih Putnika” (also called “The Federal Affiliation of Globe Trotters”; bul. Despota Stefana 7). For a conventional ambiance with gypsy music you’ll have to go to a “kafana“, e.g. “Blek panters” (Ada Ciganlija).

A Membership

Once you’ve had a couple of drinks and the night time remains to be younger, then you need to head out to the golf equipment. Positively try the rafts (“splavovi“) on the Sava and Danube rivers. They’re a bit mainstream and a bit costlier however typical for Belgrade (a well-liked one contains “Freestyler“; truthful warning: don’t chat up random ladies in these locations, this might finish badly).

When you’re in search of a extra various crowd try the golf equipment in the centre, e.g. “Francuska Sobarica” (ul. Francuska 12), “Siprazje” (ul. Golsvordijeva 13) or “Corba Kafe” (ul. Bra?e Krsmanovi?a 3; good reside music).

Be aware that many of those golf equipment could also be briefly closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

One thing Else

And now that I’ve talked in size about choices for meals and drinks, I notice I ought to in all probability additionally suggest one thing that higher suits the phrase “sight”.

So, when in Belgrade these are the issues to see:

• Kalemegdan Fortress
• Temple of Saint Sava
• Saint Marko’s Church
• Museum of Nikola Tesla
• Home of Flowers/Tito Memorial
• Ada Ciganlija
• Palace of Kneginja Lubica

… phew, that’s greater than sufficient for a couple of days in Belgrade!

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