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Kalemegdan Park
Occupying a wonderful hilltop location that overlooks the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Kalemegdan is a fantastic park set within the walls of the Belgrade Fortress that was built by the Romans in the first century BC. As well as plenty of places to sit and relax, there are also restaurants, bars, sports courts, ancient monuments, catacombs, a museum and a zoo to explore. Great at any time of the day, but it's at its best as the sun begins to set when the park is full with couples, families, groups of friends singing and playing guitars, yogis, rock climbers, walkers and camera-toting tourists. A perfect end to a day's exploring.
Free admission.
House of Flowers/Tito's Tomb
Located on Bulevar Mira, a short bus ride south from the city centre, is the tomb of Josip Broz Tito, who was the president of what was formerly Yugoslavia from 1953 until his death in 1980. Under Tito's rule, Yugoslavia distanced itself from Stalin's Russia and followed a non-aligned version of socialism and to this day Tito is still venerated by many. Although there is not much in the way of information about his life, there is a display of his office furniture and a larger museum showcasing the many state gifts he received. The knowledgeable staff are more than happy to make up for the lack of actual exhibitions with anecdotes and stories.
Bulevar Mira
Free admission.
Royal Palaces
Open only by appointment (weekends from 1 April to 30 October), the Royal Palaces are the official residences of the Serbian Royal Family and offer a fascinating insight into royal life. Visitors can take a guided tour around the The Royal Palace, The White Palace and park of The Royal Compound on the site at leafy Dedinje Hill which is a short bus or taxi ride from the city centre.
Royal Palaces
Tel: None. Tours are arranged either through the website or through the tourist board.
Website: www.royalfamily.org
Free admission.
Ada Ciganlija
Once an island but now a peninsula, Ada Ciganlija is a fantastic place to while away a summer's afternoon on the beach or at one of the many bars and restaurants overlooking the lake and river. For the more energetic, there are all manner of sports and recreational pursuits on offer including sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, skating, rock climbing, golf, football, tennis, bungee-jumping and paint ball. Ada is southwest of the city centre close to New Belgrade and is easily reached by bus or taxi.
Ada Ciganlija 2
Tel: (0)11 354 1117.
Website: www.adaciganlija.co.yu
Free admission.
St Sava's Temple
The imposing dome of St Sava's Temple stands at over 70m (230ft) high and can be seen from most locations throughout Belgrade. Building eventually began in 1935 and was completed in 2004 (although some interior work continues to this day). The temple is dedicated to St Sava (1169-1236), founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and is built on the site that is believed to be where his holy relics were burnt by the Ottoman ruler, Sinan Pasha, in 1594. The temple is located just off Bulevar Ja in the south of the city and is easily reached by bus or taxi from the city centre.
Off Bulevar Ja
Free admission.
Occupying a wonderful hilltop location that overlooks the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Kalemegdan is a fantastic park set within the walls of the Belgrade Fortress that was built by the Romans in the first century BC. As well as plenty of places to sit and relax, there are also restaurants, bars, sports courts, ancient monuments, catacombs, a museum and a zoo to explore. Great at any time of the day, but it's at its best as the sun begins to set when the park is full with couples, families, groups of friends singing and playing guitars, yogis, rock climbers, walkers and camera-toting tourists. A perfect end to a day's exploring.
Free admission.
House of Flowers/Tito's Tomb
Located on Bulevar Mira, a short bus ride south from the city centre, is the tomb of Josip Broz Tito, who was the president of what was formerly Yugoslavia from 1953 until his death in 1980. Under Tito's rule, Yugoslavia distanced itself from Stalin's Russia and followed a non-aligned version of socialism and to this day Tito is still venerated by many. Although there is not much in the way of information about his life, there is a display of his office furniture and a larger museum showcasing the many state gifts he received. The knowledgeable staff are more than happy to make up for the lack of actual exhibitions with anecdotes and stories.
Bulevar Mira
Free admission.
Royal Palaces
Open only by appointment (weekends from 1 April to 30 October), the Royal Palaces are the official residences of the Serbian Royal Family and offer a fascinating insight into royal life. Visitors can take a guided tour around the The Royal Palace, The White Palace and park of The Royal Compound on the site at leafy Dedinje Hill which is a short bus or taxi ride from the city centre.
Royal Palaces
Tel: None. Tours are arranged either through the website or through the tourist board.
Website: www.royalfamily.org
Free admission.
Ada Ciganlija
Once an island but now a peninsula, Ada Ciganlija is a fantastic place to while away a summer's afternoon on the beach or at one of the many bars and restaurants overlooking the lake and river. For the more energetic, there are all manner of sports and recreational pursuits on offer including sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, skating, rock climbing, golf, football, tennis, bungee-jumping and paint ball. Ada is southwest of the city centre close to New Belgrade and is easily reached by bus or taxi.
Ada Ciganlija 2
Tel: (0)11 354 1117.
Website: www.adaciganlija.co.yu
Free admission.
St Sava's Temple
The imposing dome of St Sava's Temple stands at over 70m (230ft) high and can be seen from most locations throughout Belgrade. Building eventually began in 1935 and was completed in 2004 (although some interior work continues to this day). The temple is dedicated to St Sava (1169-1236), founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and is built on the site that is believed to be where his holy relics were burnt by the Ottoman ruler, Sinan Pasha, in 1594. The temple is located just off Bulevar Ja in the south of the city and is easily reached by bus or taxi from the city centre.
Off Bulevar Ja
Free admission.
