Castles and fortresses in Belgrade surroundings

Q: What historical places in Belgrade should a lover of architecture visit?

The Church of St. Sava impresses with its Byzantine shape and size – it is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans. The cathedral was built on the site of the burning of the relics of the first Serbian archbishop by the Turks in 1594. The Neo-Baroque National Theatre is decorated with sculptures by the famous Ivan Meshtrović.

Q: Where to go in Belgrade with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Children will be impressed by the Nikola Tesla Museum with working models of his inventions, including the Tesla Coil. The zoo on Kalemegdan contains rare Balkan lynxes and bald peeps. On the river beach of Ada Ciganlia, play areas and safe baths are equipped.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Belgrade: the best photo zones?

Skadarlia is a bohemian quarter with cobblestones and houses of the XIX century, which inspired the poets Jovan Jovanovitch Snake and Dobritza Tsosich. The embankment at the Yadran Hotel offers views of the old bridges across Sava. Prince Michael Street with neoclassical facades is ideal for atmospheric personnel.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Belgrade?

Underground casemates of the Kalemegdan fortress allegedly store a treasure of Turkish pasha, hidden before fleeing in 1867. According to urban folklore, the ghost of Austrian general Ernst Gideon von Laudon roams the Upper City. In the house on Dositewa Street, where Milos Crnjanski lived, the sounds of a typewriter are sometimes heard.

Q: What little-known sights of Belgrade are worth seeing?

The military museum in the old water tower displays unique medieval armor from the Battle of Kosovo. The gallery of frescoes in the building of the People’s Bank stores copies of frescoes from the monasteries of Decani and Gracanica. Topchider Park has preserved the summer palace of Prince Milos Obrenović in the Ottoman style.

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Monument to the Winner in Kamelegdan Fortress

The monument was conceived by the government of Belgrade in the early XX century. Officials wanted him to represent freedom from T …

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Vrsac Castle

Vrschats Castle is one of the most picturesque and popular attractions of the city, which appeared here in the XV century. The for …

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Belgrade fortress

The Belgrade Fortress (or Kalemegdan Fortress) is a symbol of Belgrade, towering over the Sava and Danube rivers and is the oldest …

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Kalemegdan Fortress

Kalemegdan Fortress is the most important historical monument of Belgrade, located on the top of a hill 125 meters above sea level …

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Car walking tour of Belgrade

A walking tour of Belgrade. Excursion route: New Belgrade: Palace of Sports (Combank Arena); Sava Center: international multifu …

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Monastery of Žiča - Monastery of Studenica - Monastery of Lyubostynya

The Monastery of Žiča is the center of the Diocese of Žič; founded at the beginning of the XIII century by Stefan First-Married (b …

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Jerdap gorge

Golubac fortress: a medieval fortress built in the XIV century on the banks of the Danube at the entrance to the Jerdap gorge; Its …

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Belgrade for his own. Street Art and Other Adventures

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Castles and fortresses in Belgrade surroundings

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