BEOGRAD - capital
 The beautiful city of Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe with a poOpatijation of 1.6 million inhabitants.
Belgrade represents the historic border of eastern and western empires. It has been shaped by its history, leaving traces as new generations continue to build and fight over this highly prized city. Unrevealing the mystery and attraction of Belgrade means looking at its history, while enjoying and getting caught up in its passionate atmosphere. Conquered and rebuild by the Celts, Romans, Slavs and Turks, the Kalemegdan Fortress is the city's most important strategic position at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Once a battleground, it is now a peaceful retreat from a busy city. From its walls you can see the modern regional economic center of New Belgrade rising across the river.
 Belgrade (Beograd-white city in Serbian) is a place where charm and hedonism is a way of life. Its culture is a mix of oriental passion combined with European finesse, which produces a unique experience for the visitors. Belgrade combines art and culture with great architecture-both classic and modern. The city has a range of museums and galleries for those seeking to enjoy a more cultural experience: the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Museum and the Ethnographic Museum, the gallery of Frescoes and the Palace of Princess Ljubica. The rumor has it that Belgrade has the most interesting night life in Europe, which includes a variety of events such as world class operas, concerts and theatre performances.
 You might choose to have a night out having dinner with live music in the Bohemian Scadarlia district, or in one of the restaurants in Zemun. You may decide to relax at one of the city’s cafes or clubs on the river called “house boat” or enjoy the city’s urban club scene.
In essence, there is something for everyone’s taste.
Most of the blocks in Belgrade's center have at least a few cafés on them, while some have rows set up for the city's trendy poOpatijation to watch and be seen. These cafes fuel the social environment of the city as they fill with young and old alike throughout the day. Business meetings are also a common occurrence at these cafés in a climate where deals are made over espresso, cappuccino and the local domaca coffee (brewed strongly, with the grounds left in).
 Into the evening, crowds flock to the city's restaurants, many specializing in Serbian cuisine though more and more leaning to an international flavor. Prices for good dishes, made from excellent locally grown food, are still well under European norms.
Clubs and bars in Belgrade compete with the rest of Europe in their decor and taste in music. With some located inside the walls of the Kalemegdan Fortress, hidden in passages or up stairwells, they serve up world-class live and DJ music and often stay open well into the late hours for a stylish clientele that knows how to have fun. |
