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View from the Hill of Contemplation

The legacy of wars has left behind deep scars on the city. Belgrade was razed to the ground 40 times and you will not find here a single building older than 250 years, although it is one of the oldest cities in Europe.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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    This authentic Serbian tavern of an unusual name is located in one of the oldest houses in the city. Erected in 1823, it opened as a tavern in 1826, and was the
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  • Sava and Danube Rivers

    Sava and Danube Rivers
    Experience the Belgrade rivers from up close - the Sava (female gender, temperamental) and the Danube (mighty and powerful). You can take a walk or bicycle
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  • Belgrade Fortress

    Belgrade Fortress
    Located on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube. The Romans were the first to build a fort (castrum) at this site and in the late
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  • Kalenić Pijaca

    Kalenić Pijaca
    The biggest Belgrade open-air market is a vibrant place which valiantly fights off competition from supermarkets. Besides the obvious fresh fruits,
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  • Royal compound

    Royal compound
    Located on top of Dedinje hill, it covers an area of 135ha. The compound includes Royal Palace (completed in 1929), White Palace (completed in 1936, intended
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