Belgrade Top 10

I recently spent some time in Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia.  It reminded me of so many other cities I had recently visited while driving through Eastern Europe. Beautiful parks, a downtown plaza with good shopping, relaxing cafes, and the Danube. As I took a walk through the park, I saw old men sitting and playing chess... I found the city inviting. 

While Belgrade is not known for its tourism, it is a city that has a lot to offer. Still filling the effects of the Civil War from the 1990's.  Yes, a civil war took place in Europe in the 90’s.  The area known as former Yugoslavia has gone through so much in the last 20 years.  Just 10 years ago Serbia was still a communist country.  They are trying hard to rebuild and have hopes to become a part of the European Union.

If ever in Belgrade, you want to spend your time in what is known as the Old Town.  This is where is life of the city lies. 

While in the capital, here is my Belgrade Top 10:

10 – Kalemegdan Park – kale = fortress and meydan = field… a beautiful park in front of the city fortress. 

9 – Saint Sava Church - largest Orthodox Church in Easter Europe.

8 – Many bookstores, yet finding a Serbian guidebook is not easy.  

7 - The city castle known as Eastern Outworks and Zindan Gate, walk through it - enjoy the city views.

6 – Construction, construction, construction. 

5 – Movies.  Sex & the City 2 in a theater with Serbian friends = fun!

4 – Hard to drive on the streets... so CoNfUsInG. 

3 – Visit Kneza Mihaila (main street) and walk around the city plaza.

2 – Night life is here.  Famous clubs on the Danube.

1 – It’s all about the café experience… sitting outside, taking it easy, and enjoying life.

 Thank you Rajko for introducing me to your friends and showing me such a good time.  You treated me as one of your own.  And that made all the difference.  :-) :-) :-)