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Discover Belgrade

Church of Saint Sava, Belgrade
Church of Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade
Knez Mihailova Street

City guide

About Belgrade

Belgrade is the energetic capital of Serbia, dramatically positioned atop limestone ridges where the Sava River meets the mighty Danube. The 'White City' (Beograd) carries a complex history where Celtic, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires left lasting imprints on its streets.

Today, Belgrade is celebrated as one of the most spirited and hospitable capitals in southeastern Europe. The city unites monumental landmarks like the Kalemegdan Fortress and the vast Church of Saint Sava with a legendary nightlife scene on the splavovi, floating river barges moored along the riverbanks.

Best time to go
May, June, and September provide the most enjoyable conditions for a city break: abundant sunshine, comfortable temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, and lively open-air life on terraces and river barges. Midsummer in July and August can be intensely hot, with afternoon highs frequently exceeding 30 degrees.
From the airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is located 18 kilometers west of downtown. The dedicated A1 minibus runs directly to Slavija Square in approximately 30 minutes. Public bus 72 links the airport to Zeleni Venac market in 45 minutes. A taxi purchased with an official voucher from the arrivals desk costs a fixed fare of around 25 to 30 euros.
Getting around
Central neighborhoods like Stari Grad, Dorćol, and Vračar are enjoyable to explore on foot. For greater distances, Belgrade runs a dense public network of trams, trolleybuses, and buses. Tickets can be purchased via SMS with a local SIM card or via contactless payment on equipped lines. The Car:Go app provides dependable local rideshare.

What to see in Belgrade

  • Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan ParkA commanding citadel on a cliff edge featuring the iconic Victor (Pobednik) monument, looking down on the dramatic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
  • Church of Saint Sava (Hram svetog Save)One of the largest Orthodox church buildings in the world, crowned by a massive dome and home to an underground crypt covered in dazzling gold mosaics.
  • Knez Mihailova StreetBelgrade's bustling pedestrian spine, lined with grand nineteenth-century architecture, bookstores, vibrant cafe terraces, and talented street musicians.
  • Skadarlija Bohemian QuarterA vintage cobblestone lane famous since the nineteenth century for traditional kafanas serving authentic food accompanied by strolling acoustic folk musicians.

Neighbourhoods

  • DorćolBelgrade's oldest quarter, transformed into a creative enclave packed with independent roasteries, sourdough bakeries, galleries, and hip cocktail bars.
  • VračarAn elegant, tree-shaded residential district surrounding the Saint Sava temple, filled with historic villas, neighborhood bistros, and the Kalenić open-air market.
  • ZemunA picturesque former Habsburg frontier town on the Danube featuring winding cobblestones, the hilltop Gardoš Tower, and riverside seafood taverns.

Food and drink

Serbian cuisine is hearty, grilled, and packed with flavor. Order ćevapi (grilled spiced minced meat sausages) or a hearty pljeskavica patty accompanied by creamy kajmak cheese and fresh flatbread somun. Try savory sarmale cabbage rolls and zesty ajvar roasted pepper spread, washed down with plum šljivovica rakija.

Questions about Belgrade

What currency is used in Belgrade?

The official currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels, and shops, though carrying cash is best for open markets and corner bakeries.

Are the famous splavovi river clubs open year-round?

Open-air floating splavovi operate from May through September. During colder months, nightlife shifts indoors to winter barges and clubs throughout the city center.

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