Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe with over 7.000 years of history. It is also one of the largest cities in south-eastern Europe with the population over 2 million. Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, located in the heart of the country, on two large European rivers, the Danube and Sava. In the last few years, Belgrade is also gaining fame as the ultimate party destination. The “city of good vibrations” will probably give you a pleasant surprise when you discover it.

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Danube Quay in Dorćol

The blue Danube

The blue Danube, looking Eastwards

An ideal place for a walk, for sports and recreation, the Danube quay is also home to very interesting architecture, monuments, and it passes below Kalemegdan fortress. The two most important landmarks, visible from the Danube and from Kalemegdan, are the medieval “Nebojša” tower, and the recently renewed sports center Milan – Gale Muškatirović, a.k.a 25th. May, with it’s monumental wave-like pool hall. A few years ago, part of the center was reconstructed into the tennis center where Serbia Open takes place each year.

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Ada Ciganlija

The most popular beaches in Belgrade are located on the Sava lake, also known as “Ada” (by the adjacent island – Ada Ciganlija), about 5 km from the city center. Ada is the summer resort of Belgrade, featuring many different ground and water sports and attractions. Most of the 5 km of beaches are pebble beaches, while there’s also a concrete and pontoon access to the water. Surrounding the lake there’s a walking and a biking path, and numerous cafes, fast food stands and kiosks.

About a dozen public bus lines stop by the entry to Ada Ciganlija, connecting it with downtown and the southern suburbs.

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Belgrade has a new landmark – the new Ada bridge [PHOTOS]

Ada bridge from aboveBelgrade’s new imposing structure, the bridge towering 200 meters above the Sava river, has been opened on New Year’s eve, at midnight, with a fireworks and light show. Besides of being the tallest of it’s species, what makes this bridge so important is that it’s the first one built in Belgrade in the last 40 years. There have been numerous suggestions for the name, but the final decision was to name it simply Ada bridge (Most na Adi), by the island and recreational zone Ada (Ciganlija), on whose peak lays the main pylon of the bridge.

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Museums to visit in Belgrade

In the city where some of the most important museums seem to be “permanently” closed due to reconstruction or lack of space, the visitor willing to meet our culture shouldn’t despair.

Here’s some museums and galleries that would give you an insight into the rich culture and history of Serbia and it’s people. Continue reading

Belgrade Beer Fest 2011 – Fun for all

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With over 900,000 visitors in five days, Belgrade Beer Fest™ has grown into one of the most recognizable events that Serbia’s capital city has to offer. This year festival’s motto is “Fun for All”, emphasizing the fact that Belgrade Beer Fest is open to all visitors, both domestic and foreign, and that Belgrade is the city whose hospitality and clemency are known throughout Europe and beyond. Continue reading

Discover Belgrade by tram

Just to warn you: this is a very long post with a lot of images. If you’re currently out of patience or time, you should bookmark it and read it when you have more time.

A good way to see Belgrade is by tram. There’s the famous line 2, which circles around the city center, and the “Tram called Belgrade” reserved for tours, with audio guide, etc. The first one is part of the regular transportation system and costs about 50 dinars, while the second one is free but you got to book it in advance. They have pretty much the same route.

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Mikser creativity festival 2011

If you’re currently in Belgrade or arriving these days, Mikser Festival is an event you really shouldn’t miss. Specially if you’re into creative business and latest trends.

MIKSER is a multidisciplinary, multicultural platform that aims to affirm the cultural industry of the region and organize the largest regional festival of creativity.

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