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The City of Many Tales

An April 2007 trip to Belgrade by Beograd

St. Sava Photo - Belgrade, Serbia More Photos
Quote: This is a city with such soul that it's unbelievable.

The City of Many Tales

Overview

St. Sava Photo - Belgrade, Serbia
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Belgrade is my city: home. This is where I was born and where I grew up. Where I met my husband and where we got married. All my memories are connected to this marvelous and unique place on Earth. I am not going to tell you the history of the city like many before me that have heard from some tourist guide and now presenting it like revealing some secret. No. I will tell you about people and life in this city.Belgrade was destroyed and resurrected quite a few times in its lifetime. Each time it came back stronger and more beautiful. In the last decade of 20th century it embraced hundreds of thousands of refugees from all over the Balkans (majority Serbs but also other nationali...Read More

Restaurant Marinada

Restaurant | "Marinada"

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole world! Beside seafood, since 1999 they have grill too, so it's not very likely that you will leave hungry.

It is on bank of river Sava in a boat. Beside serving excellent food the family atmosphere is very nice with live music every night except for Sunday.

This restaurant is both well known as the family place as it is a place where you bring your business partners. It's especially nice in the summer when the terrace is opened.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on May 8, 2007

Restaurant Marinada
Savski nasip 7
Belgrade
+381 11 215 83 31

Kalemegdan Citadel

Attraction | "Kalemegdan Fortress"

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This old fortress that dates from Turkish times is the best place to take your family, especially when the weather is nice. It is the place where, not only tourists can be found, but also "natives" spend time with families. Here, you can just walk around and enjoy the view from "Pobednik" plateu or you can visit the Zoo, the Museum of Nature, Military Museum, "Cvijeta Zuzoric Pavillion" (art gallery with a café) etc.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

Kalemegdan Citadel

Belgrade, Serbia

National Museum

Attraction

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First of all it is not very likely to miss it because it is in the centre.

The museum has several departments and each is equally great. You can find everything from prehistorical times to modern day art. It is not very likely that you will have enough time to visit all Belgrade's museums, so I would recommend that you "squeeze" this one in your schedule because it is well worth seeing.

Please, copy-paste the link for more information:
www.narodnimuzej.org.yu 

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

National Museum

Belgrade, Serbia

Ada Ciganlija

Attraction

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You probably didn't know that Belgrade has the biggest city beach in whole Europe. In summer, up to 500.000 people visit this beach which "beogradjani" call: Belgrade's See and Belgrade's Hawaii. This is an artificial lake, made of a Sava river branch. "Ada" is actually a Serbian word for a river island. The beach is secured with lifeguards and proper medical service is provided. Restaurants, coffees, and stands with fruit and fast food are all over the place. Bikes, rollers, canoes, etc., are available for renting. There is also a walking path to enjoy all year round. For those of you who do not care too much for walking, a little "train" runs around the Ada which is actuall...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

Ada Ciganlija
Sava River
Belgrade, Serbia

Avala Mountain

Attraction | "Avala"

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This is a mountain (510m) near Belgrade where "beogradjani" spend a lot of their free time. It is a great place for picnic, hiking, and there is a monument to "An Unknown Soldier" at the peak. This spot provides a marvelous view.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

Avala Mountain

Belgrade, Serbia

Ada Ciganlija

Attraction

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Lately, golf has become a new interest for "beogradjani." In addition, the city has built a course on Ada Ciganlija. It is not as big as you would expect, but take into account the location.

There is also a course for "small" golf. I am not sure this is the right expression in English, but I am sure that you understand what I mean.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

Ada Ciganlija
Sava River
Belgrade, Serbia

Pijaca

Story/Tip

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Belgrade has several green markets which are called "pijaca." Now, I personally like visiting green markets and markets in general wherever I visit. I think that this is the place where you can catch the spirit of people and get to know some of their habits. Since it is most likely that you will be in the centre, visit Zeleni Venac pijaca. If in Novi Beograd, make sure not to miss the one in Blok 44 and the "flee market".

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 9, 2007

About the Writer

Beograd

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