Danube Quay in Dorćol

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Eduard Jovanovic

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.

Continue reading →

Oldtimers show-off around Kalemegdan

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Eduard Jovanovic

This saturday (Sep. 3.) the Serbian Association of Historical Vehicles (SSIV) will organize an oldtimers show-off ride around Kalemegdan, marking the ocassion of the 72. anniversary of the one and only Grand Prix race in this part of Europe (Grand Prix – Kalemegdan Park), celebrated on September, 3. 1939.

Continue reading →

Discover Belgrade by tram

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Belgrade Your Way

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.

Continue reading →

Kalemegdan park – Belgrade fortress

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Belgrade Your Way

Kalemegdan is Belgrade’s central park and fortress lying on a hill overlooking the Sava and Danube confluence, on the eastern side of the river Sava. This has been the sight of the ancient Roman city of Singidunum, the medieval and Turkish era Belgrade and was converted into a park in the mid 19th century.

Location

The park is located in the city center, by the neighborhoods of Dorćol and Kosančićev Venac and connected with the main city promenade – Knez Mihailova street. It is home to several galleries and museums, restaurants, sports courts, and the Belgrade Zoo. It is divided into 4 zones: Upper town, Lower town, Big Kalemegdan and Small Kalemegdan.

Continue reading →