Belgrade is known as the party city in Europe. Beyond all the party that you can engage to, this is a city filled with history and many things to do that will make you fall in love.
I hope this guide helps you to explore the city and get to love it the same way that I do. Find more things to do in Belgrade in Traveleira:
One of the main squares and the encounter spot in Belgrade. In this square, you can also find the National Museum and many bars and cafes.
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Knez Mihajlova
The main walkable street in central Belgrade. You will find stores, restaurants, and all that magic you can find on any walkable street in any destination. This street is filled with things to do in Belgrade like restaurants, bars, and stores.
he main walkable street in central Belgrade. You will find stores, restaurants, and all that magic you can find on any walkable street in any destination. This street is filled with things to do in Belgrade like restaurants, bars, and stores.
When you reach the end of Knez Mihajlova, you will find Kalemegdan Fortress, the main defense in the city to protect it from attacks. In the fortress, you can find the Military Museum, Bunkers, among others.
The biggest Christian Orthodox chapel in the world, and it’s still under construction. Its cupules and wings covered in gold are a dream. You can get in for free and buy a candle for only 150 dinars.
In this museum, you will find more of the inventions by Nikola Tesla. You will get to know many things about his life and you can even be part of some of his experiments that they test during the tour. It cost 800 dinars. ($8.00USD). Definitely, this is one of the things to do in Belgrade.
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River Cruise on the Danube River
As we mention since the first moment, what makes Belgrade special is the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. A river cruise is one of the things to do in Belgrade and a great way to explore the city. From here you will have the best views of the city and know better how the rivers have been crucial in the development of the city. The cost of this tour is 1800 dinars ($18.00 USD).
In 1999, NATO bombed Belgrade dues to the conflict in Kosovo. Some of the bombs reached the Yugoslav Ministry of Defense, and today, this building remains as it is after so many years. This is one of the things to do in Belgrade on Nemanjina and Knez Milosa streets.
On the other side of the city, you find Zemun, one of those things to do in Belgrade that you can’t miss. This place was important for the Austro-Hungary empire and the place where Belgrade was first attacked during World War I. Its streets still preserve the Austrian influence and Gardos Tower is one the things to do in Belgrade.
I must admit that this was my favorite thing to do in Belgrade and something that everyone should see when visiting the city. Here you can understand better the history of the Former Yugoslavia and you can visit the mausoleum of Josip Broz Tito. With your Air Serbia Boarding Pass, you can get a discount on the entrance fee. The entrance price is 400 dinars ($4.00 USD) and with a discount, is 200 ($2.00).
Skadarlija is what is known as the bohemian side of the city. For some time it was the spot for many artists to live and actually. It is filled with bars, local restaurants, and many things to do in Belgrade if you visit someday.
Beton Hala used to be a warehouse area on the riverside. Nowadays is a place filled with restaurants and bars with vibrant energy. It is recommended as one of the things to do in Belgrade.
The Hotel Jugoslavija was built in 1969 as part of a government project. This hotel was so important at the moment that some of its guests were Queen Elizabeth and Tina Turner. This hotel also suffered from the NATO bombings in 1999 and one of its wings was destroyed. This hotel was closed during the ’00s, and it was reopened in 2013 as part of an investment by a greek group and actually operates normally. This hotel has restaurants, bars, and a big casino. Behind this hotel, you can see the Danube River. This is one of the things to do in Belgrade if you visit.
Every summer, this lake is filled so the city can enjoy it as its beach. It has famous beach bars and aquatic sports to do. This is totally recommended and one of the things to do in Belgrade if you visit in the Summer.
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