"Because you won’t always be young.
And life won’t always be just about you.
So travel.
Experience the world for all it’s worth.
Become a person of culture, adventure, and compassion."
And life won’t always be just about you.
So travel.
Experience the world for all it’s worth.
Become a person of culture, adventure, and compassion."
A visit to Belgrade is not complete without seeing the impressive Kalemagdaan Citadel that serves like a crown to the city, since its situated up the hill. It offers a nice view of the Sava River that connects three capitals. This site has seen many battles in the past and has been rebuilt over and over again.
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We walked our way down the citadel and passed by the busy pedestrian boulevard Knez Mihailova. On this street, you can find Delijiska Cesma Fountain. It is an important part of the city and served as an important meeting place in the past.
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After our tiring walk up and down the hill. we decided to pick up our car to go around Belgrade and feel the other parts of the city. Our first stop was St. Sava Church, it is the biggest Orthodox Church in Europe. Currently, the inside of the church is still being fixed.
Outside Belgrade, we visited Ada Ciganlija, an artificial island on the Sava. Locals go here during summertime to relax, unwind and enjoy the sun. It is estimated to have at least 250,000 people per day.
After our afternoon stroll by the water, we decided to visit House of Flowers where Tito's mausoleum is. Tito was the first Prime Minister of former Yugoslavia. The mausoleum also showcases some of Tito's old military clothes, old office equipments, elaborate batons that was given to him during his regime as well as gifts from political leaders all over the world.
After a long days worth of sightseeing, we decided to go back to our hotel and have a quick rest before heading out to dinner. You never really explored Belgrade, if you haven't discovered a kafana. A kafana is an open and relaxed place where people meet, get a drink and grab something to eat. This your typical neighborhood bistro. Around the city, there is a lot of kafanas that will pop up your way with its own unique charm. It was actually pretty neat - small space, al fresco dining - what's not to like? Kafanas are prevalent in the former Yugoslavian territories.
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Visiting off-the-beaten path destination in Europe is quite exciting - the Balkans is as edgy as you think it is. Belgrade - you can love it or hate it. That's what our impression about this gritty city. Let's just say, forget what you think you've heard and read about Belgrade, just drop by say hello and let the city surprise you. You might probably love it.
