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Belgrade is a city that is changing and developing in a great pace and quality.

A city that welcomes everybody. A city that nobody leaves indierent.

Belgrade the city of culture, Belgrade for incentives, the city of sports and

leisure, city of festivals & music, Belgrade Europes best nightlife and fun

...an inexhaustible source of energy.

Belgrade dazzling at the crossroads of European resurgence celebrates a

rich mix of culture, architecture, natural combination of oriental passion and

European nesse.

Belgrade is now very much alive and full of positive people, energy, love, joy,

smiles, sighs and sounds.

Belgrade is a city that makes everyone come back with a reason!

Welcome to Belgrade!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE BELGRADE FORTRESS

The Belgrade Fortress was builtas a defensive structure on a ridge

overlooking the conuence of the

Sava and the Danube during the

period from the 1st to the 18th

century. Today the fortress is a

unique museum of the history of

Belgrade. The complex is made

up of the Belgrade Fortress itself,

divided into the Upper and Lower

Towns (Gornji/Donji grad) and the

Kalemegdan Park. Parts of the

walls and some individual buildings

from dierent periods have been

preserved in the Upper and LowerTown, such as gates, museums,

monuments, towers and churches.

The entire area of the Fortress

along the river banks gives you the

unique and breathtaking view of

the conuence, New Belgrade and

Zemun. Kalemegdan, the most

beautiful and largest of Belgrades

parks is also the most important

historic location, dominated as it

is by the Belgrade Fortress. The

Kalemegdan Park is in the citycenter and easily reached from Knez

Mihailova Street (pedestrian street).

Kalemegdan contains the Cvijeta

Zuzori Art Pavilion, the Music

Pavilion, and the Great Staircase

(Veliko stepenite), the Zoo,

childrens fun fair, and a number of

monuments, sculptures, sports and

catering facilities.

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OLD BELGRADE

The oldest parts of the historiccenter of the town nestle directly

against Kalemegdan. Take a walk

through Kosaniev venac, up to

the Princess Ljubicas Residence,

National Bank of Serbia to the Knez

Mihailova Street. This pedestrian

precinct and main city street, now

protected by law, is one of the oldest

and most valuable city environments,

with a whole range of impressive

buildings and town houses which

sprung up at the end of the 1880s.Today it is the main business area

of Belgrade and the headquarters

of many national institutions.

Republic Square the main town

square is a favorite meeting spot

where are National Theatre, the

National Museum, the Monument

to Prince Mihailo Obrenovi III and

the Monument to Branislav Nui,

famous Serbian writer.

SKADARLIJA

The old Bohemian quarter of

Belgrade grew up at the end ofthe 19th and beginning of the

20th century when the cafs

were frequented by the leading

lights of Belgrade cultural life. It

is most frequently compared to

the Paris quarter of Montmartre,

both because of its appearance

and its happy, ebullient, creative

atmosphere. In this street you will

nd numerous national restaurants

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The Belgrade fortress Skadarlija

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and have the opportunity to actually

taste a piece of Serbian tradition.

ST SAVAS CHURCHSt Savas Church is one of thelargest Orthodox churches inthe world. The construction ofthe church began in 1935 andit was resumed in 2000. It wasdesigned in accordance with basicconstruction principles for Serbian

and Byzantine churches. It has a

form of a Greek cross with a domeover the nave. It occupies 3,650m2. Its three choir galleries mayhost 700 members of the choir,whereas the church itself may host10,000 persons. The entrance isfree and the church is open untilmidnight.www.tob.co.rs

www.hramsvetogsave.com

PALACES

Today there are two palacecomplexes in Belgrade the onein town comprising the Old Palace(Stari dvor) and the New Palace(Novi dvor), and the one in Dedinje,which includes the Royal Palace(Kraljevski dvor) and the WhitePalace (Beli dvor).If you are taking a walk in the citycenter, in the very vicinity of Terazijesquare you will find The Old andthe New Palace. A very nice park inbetween will give you a chance torelax and enjoy the view of beautiful

architecture.Today the Old Palace houses theBelgrade City Assembly and theMayors Office. New Palace isthe Office of the President of theRepublic of Serbia.

The Royal Palace and theWhite PalaceThe Royal Palace was built between1924 and 1929, as a private

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White Palace

residence of King Aleksandar.It consists of the Main EntranceHall, the Blue Salon, Kings diningroom, the library, Kings Study authentically furnished, as well asthe cinema. The art collection pridesitself on its selection of paintings,made by prominent national and

international painters. The RoyalPalace is a representative mansionmade of white marble, which hashosted many officials and eminentworld leaders. The White Palacehas salons and art objects whichhave the status of national treasure.It is open for visitors on Saturdaysand Sundays. The registration atthe Tourist Information Center ismandatory, at Makedonska 5.www.tob.co.rs

ww.kraljevina.org

NIKOLA TESLA MUSEUMThe Nikola Tesla Museum is locatedin the center of Belgrade. It is a

worldly unique scientific and culturalinstitution. It is the only museum thatpreserves the original and personallegacy of Nikola Tesla. It possessesextremely valuable collections:- Over 160,000 original documents- Over 2,000 books and magazines- Over 1,200 historical and technical

exhibits- Over 1,500 photographs and glassplate photographs, original technicalobjects, instruments and devices- Over 1,000 plans and drawingsAddress: Krunska 51,243 3886Working hours: Tue Fri: 10 am 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 10am 1 pmwww.tesla-museum.org

ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUMThe Ethnographic Museum was

founded in 1901. The collecting ofethnographic objects had startedin the mid 19th century. In its first

days, the Ethnographic Museumpossessed 909 objects, 32 books,a small number of photographs, aswell as a valuable album containingwatercolors and drawings ofnational costumes, made byNikola Arsenovi. Currently, theEthnographic Museum possesses

one of the richest professionallibraries in Europe. The permanentexhibition of the EthnographicMuseum is displayed on threelevels, and it provides an insight intothe everyday life and the traditionalculture in general. The specialattractions of this museum are theexhibitions of national costumes,as well as those presenting thearchitecture, living habits, customs,etc.Address: Studentski trg 13,328 1888,262 5140

Working hours: Tue Sat: 10 am 5 pm, Sundays: 9 pm 2 pm.www.etnographicmuseum.org

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THE MUSEUM OF YUGOSLAVHISTORYJOSIP BROZ TITO MEMORIALCENTERThe Museum of Yugoslav Historywas founded in 1996 by jointingthe Josip Broz Tito Memorial Centerand the Museum of Revolution

of Yugoslav Ethnic Groups andMinorities.The Museum of Yugoslav Historycomprises the 25th of MayMuseum, Kua cvea (House ofFlowers) and the Old Museum.The permanent exhibition includesTitos birthday batons from thoseof local impor tance presented tohim by pioneers, young peopleand various social and politicalorganizations, to the ones presentedon the republican and federal leveldating from the period after 1957.

The ethnographic collection ofthe Museum of Yugoslav Historyconsists of more than 4000exhibits.25th of May MuseumWorking hours: 12 noon 7 pm;Mondays closedKua cvea (House of Flowers)Working hours: 9 am 5 pm;Mondays closedwww.mij.rs

Belgrade has much to offerconsidering arts, so after visitingthese and other city museums,check some of the galleries, mostof them in the city center. Maybe,just the exhibition you missed,youll find here. Nevertheless, many

domestic authors are exhibitingthere. Get to know our art scene!www.beogradskegalerije.org

ADA CIGANLIJAOn the river Sava, close to whereit flows into the Danube, just 4 kmfrom the city center, lies AdaCiganlija, at one time an island,now a peninsula. Covered withthick deciduous trees and dottedwith clearings and fields, Ada

has become the largest, mostbeautiful and most popular picnicspot, bathing beach and place torelax in Belgrade. The Sava Lake

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Museum of Yugoslav History Ada Ciganlija

is surrounded by more than 7km of well-kept shingle beaches,whose water is warmer and cleanerthan in the river. The lake is idealfor mass recreation, swimming,rowing, kayaking, water polo, diving,wind-surfing and other sports,and a number of international and

domestic championships havebeen held there. Ada Ciganlijahas more than 50 open-air sportsfields, including a golf course andcable-ski circuit. There are footballpitches, tennis courts, handball,volleyball and basketball courts, aswell as baseball, rugby and hockeypitches. There are also beachvolleyball courts and inflatable watersoccer pitches, and facilities for theextreme sports of bungee-jumping,wall-climbing and paintball. Foranglers there is the Ada Safari Lake,

covering 6 hectares, stocked withprize and rare fish of strictlycontrolled quality. At this lake onecan find numerous cafes, clubs andrestaurants creating a maritimeatmosphere in the summer months.Boat transportation. It is aunique experience to arrive to Adaby private boats or small shipsoperating from Brankos Bridge andBlocks 45 and 70A. This service isavailable from May to October from9 am to 7 pm.Should you decide to get there by

public transportation, use one of thefollowing bus lines 23, 37, 51, 53,55, 58 or 88.www.adaciganlija.rs

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ZEMUN GARDOThis part of Belgrade is situatedalong the right bank of the Danube.For most of its history, it developedseparately from the Belgrade, which

lies across the Sava River, butdevelopment of New Belgrade inthe late 20th century joined themtogether in a continuous urban area.The Fortress is the oldest buildingin Zemun and is mentioned asearly as the 9th and 11th centuries.

The remains that can be seentoday date from the 15th century.Walk through Zemun will give youcompletely different experience thenthe other parts of Belgrade, not onlyconsidering architecture, but thespirit, atmosphere and river facilities.

AVALAThe mountain overlooking the cityof Belgrade. Nicknamed one of two

Belgrade mountains (the otherone being the mountain of Kosmaj),it is situated in the south-easterncorner of the city and provides agreat panoramic view to Belgrade,Vojvodina and umadija, as thesurrounding area on all sides is

mostly a lowlands. The mountainis covered with deciduous andconiferous woods and the Avalanature reserve has been protectedby law since 1859. It is very nice forwalking tours, picnic possibilities andoutdoor sport activities.

VINAThe Vina suburb is about 14kilometers (9 miles) from Belgrade

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and is widely renowned for itssites of exceptional archaeologicalinterest. The prehistoric site ofBelo brdo is right on the banks ofthe Danube and is a site knowninternationally for the remains of alarge Neolithic settlement foundthere, in a cultural layer 10.5 m

(34.5 ft) deep and covering anarea of nearly 10 hectares (25acres).

Each of the layers that haveaccumulated, and which markthe individual phases of life inVina (covering the period fromabout 4,500 BC to 3,200 BC)contains a veritable treasure troveof the most diverse artifacts:

tools and weapons of stone andbone, everyday domestic vessels,richly decorated ritual vases, alarge quantity of figurines in theshape of humans and animalsin exceptionally striking style,jewellery of various rare types andexpensive materials and countlessother articles and works of artproduced at Vina itself or broughtin from distant parts from Central

Europe, the lower Danube regionand the Mediterranean.For organized tours, contact ournearest tourist information center.

TOPIDER PARKThe wooded and well-kept TopiderPark stretches over 111,336 m2,

in the Topider River valley, and for150 years has been a favorite picnicspot of the people of Belgrade.

During the first decades of the19th century this area was fullof vineyards and country housesbelonging to the wealthy. In thisarea of ponds, reeds and rushes,the first park in Belgrade emerged.Between 1831 and 1833 plane

trees were planted in what werethe old lime pits around PrinceMilos Residence, and they stillstand there today. The planting ofTopider was carried out by ableCzech gardeners. The centralsection made up of flower beds isof symmetrical design and facesMilos residence, finishing in frontof a stone obelisk (erected in 1859)thereby emphasizing the formal

character of the area. After theSecond World War, regulation ofthe Topider River was carried out,which led to this natural complexbecoming Belgrades mostfrequented picnic spot. Within thebeautiful woodland surroundingsare the Topider Church

(Topiderska crkva), the GuardHouse (Dom garde), and a numberof restaurants.

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BELGRADE BUSSIGHTSEEING TOURSDuration: 90 minute guided tourItinerary: Belgrade City Hall,National Parliament, Terazije,Republic Square, Studentski Trg,Belgrade Fortress, Varo Gate,New Belgrade, Topidersko brdo,

Dedinje, Trg osloboenja, Slavija, TrgNikole PaiaDeparture point: Trg Nikole Paia12 (12, Nikola Pais Square),every Sunday at 10 am (in English)and 12 noon (in Serbian)

ROYAL PALACESDuration: two hour guided tourItinerary: Bus ride to Dedinje,followed by a walking tour of thepark, the Royal Palace and theWhite PalaceDeparture point: Trg Nikole Paia

12 (12, Nikola Pais Square),every Saturday and Sunday, at10:30 am and 1:30 pmAvailable: from April 1 to October30Bookings: Tourist InformationCenter, Makedonska 5,334 3460

WALKING TOUR OF THEOLD TOWN AND BELGRADEFORTRESSDuration: two hour guided tourItinerary: Albanija Tower, Republic

Square, Knez Mihailova Street,Kralja Petra Street, Kneza SimeMarkovia Street, KalemegdanPark, Belgrade Fortress (Gratitudeto France Monument, MilitaryMuseum, The Victor Monument,Ruer Bokovi Observatory,Ruica Church, St. ParaskevisChapel, Neboja Tower, Gate ofCharles VI)Departure point: in front of

Albanija Tower (at the entranceto Pedestrian Subway), everySaturday at 11 am (in Serbian) and

1 pm (in English)Available: from May 9 to October15Tickets: Tourist information Center,Terazije (Pedestrian Subway),263 5622From May 9 to October 15

OLD ZEMUNDuration: 90 minute guided tourItinerary: Old City Hall, GospodskaStreet, Glavna Street, MadlenijanumTheater, Panteli Foundry,Karamatas House, Gardo,

Sinelieva Street, Church of StNikolai, Zemun Promenade, OldHarbor Masters Office and OldCustom HouseDeparture point: Zgrada StarogMagistrata (Old City Hall), everySaturday from 6 pm to 7:30 pmFrom May 9 to October 15Tourist Information Center Zemun,Zmaj Jovina 14,2192 094

Other Belgrade sightseeing toursTour organizers are responsiblefor departure times and

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OPEN BUS SIGHTSEEINGDuration: 50 70 minute guidedtourItinerary: Belgrade City Assembly,National Parliament, Kneza MiloaSt, Bulevar Mira, Josip BrozTito Memorial Center, St SavaTemple, Terazije, Republic Square,Studentski Square, BelgradeFortress, Varo Gate, New BelgradeDeparture point: Trg Nikole Paia12 (12, Nikola Pais Square),

every day except Sunday at 11 amin Serbian, English and FrenchReservation and information: BSTOURS Savski trg 1a;761 4693, 668 8448www.bstours.rs

Information: Tourist informationCenter, Terazije (PedestrianSubway),263 5622 and TouristInformation Center, Makedonska 5,334 3460

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MINIBUS SIGHTSEEING TOURA minibus passes by the main sightsof the city.Duration: two hoursDeparture point: in front of BalkanHotel (Prizrenska 2), on weekdays,at 10:50 amTickets: Glob Metropoliten Tours,

Dositejeva 26,218 1181,www.metropoliten.com

BALLOON RIDE OVERBELGRADEDuration: 60 to 90 minutesSchedule:- Organized transportation to thetake off point and back af ter theflight- Champagne celebration at thelanding point- Diploma awarding with attractivegifts

Tickets: Balon servis, SalvadoraAljendea 5/9,065 334 3434and062 252 067,www.balonservis.rs

JEVREMOVAC BOTANICGARDENDuration: two hoursDeparture point: Major gate ofthe Botanic Garden (Takovska 43),every Saturday, at 12 noon

Bookings for group visits:324 5566Information on:324 4847Available: May 1 November 1On other days the entrance fee ischarged

RAKIA TOUR OF BELGRADESchedule:- Tasting of six different kinds ofrakia, served with appropriatesnacks, in three different places inBelgrade- Services of a professional guidein Serbian or English- Presentations, lectures andexpert commentary at Rakia BarsDeparture point:Rakia bar III (Strahinjia Bana 21),every Saturday, at 5 pmContact:

Magelan Tourist Agency and RakiaBarsOn weekdays:021 472 4088On weekends:065 624 3526www.visitserbia.org

www.rakiabar.com

Bookings:Reservations are required 24hours in advance (by 5 pm onFriday). Minimum six persons,maximum 20 persons.

River Sightseeing ToursThe organizers are responsiblefor departures and sightseeingschedules

River cruisesCRUISE ON SIRONA BOATSchedules:

- Belgrade from the rivers everySaturday and Sunday, 10 am 12noon and 5 pm 7 pm- Danube Lunch Cruise everySaturday and Sunday, 1 pm 4pm- Belgrade at night (with dinner) every Wednesday, Friday, Saturdayand Sunday, 8:30 pm to 11 pm(Wednesdays available only fromMay 20 to September 16)- Midnight cruise every Friday andSaturday, 11:30 pm 1:30 am(available only from May 22 to

September 11)- Regular sightseeing tours fromApril 24 to mid OctoberContact:Sava Passenger Dock (Savskopristanite), Karaoreva,303 9090,063 287 868,www.sirona-cruises.com

KEJ YACHT CLUBDuration: two hours

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Departure point: Kej Yacht Club,daily at 6 pm (15 people or more),at 8 pm and at 10 pm (15 peopleor more)Contact: 316 5432,064 825 1116,www.klubkej.com

EURO METRO ON THE WATERSchedules:- Regular cruises daily, at 7 pm, fromZemun to Brankos Bridge and back- Dinner cruises every Friday andSaturday, at 8:30 pm, from Zemun toAda Meica and backDeparture point:Kej osloboenja 11aContact:Zemun, Kej osloboenja 11a,062 212 112,064 823 4531www.metronavodi.com

DANUVIJE TOURIST BOATDeparture point: Sava passengerdeck (Savsko pristanite), near BellaVista RestaurantContact: 064 355 8844,064 234, 3100,www.danuvije.com

ExcursionsTour organizers are responsiblefor departure times and schedules

BEAUTIFUL SREMA one-day boat and minibusguided excursion. The minimumnumber of passengers is eightand the price is all-inclusive,except for lunch in Kolebarestaurant and snacks atStremen.

Schedule:At 9 am departure by boat fromthe pier in Blok 44, on the Savapromenade. Welcome drink onboard. At 10 am landing at thepier in Jakovo.A ride on konjobus a horse-drawn bus to Stremen Farm(coffee and strudel served), tourof Fenek Monastery, GoldenCross, Boljevci village EthnoHouse of the Stajkov family,nautical village, Biser restaurant,the Bojin Forest and lunch

in Koleba restaurant, open-airstage, trim track, a horse andbuggy ride.At 5 pm return by minibusAt 6 pm arrival to NewBelgrade (Blok 44)Contact:Public Tourism Company Surin,Kosovska 2, 069 690 690,www.surcin.net

MOUNT FRUKA GORAAND NOVI SADOne-day guided bus tour for groupsof 2 or more.Schedule:- Visit to Kruedol Monastery (XIVcentury)- Tour of the historic town of Sremski

Karlovci, including the visit to one ofthe wine cellars- Tour of Petrovaradin Fortress andthe City of Novi SadDeparture point: Trg Nikole Paia12 (12, Nikola Pais Square),every Saturday, at 9:30 amReturn: at 8 pmContact: Magelan Tourist Agency,021 472 4088,065 624 3526,www.visitserbia.org

Bookings: Reservations arerequired at least 18 hours in

advance (by 5 pm on Friday). Aspecial discount of 50 percentis available for reservations andpayments made seven days prior tothe departure.

For all other sightseeing tours inand around Belgrade (the winetour, ethno-eco excursion andvisit to Viminacium), go to one ofour information centers.

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BIKE SERVICES & RENTAL

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Major cultural and entertainingevents organized in our cityare spots with the highestconcentration of positive energy.Each year Belgrade hosts a rangeof international cultural events witha three-, four-, and even five-decadelong tradition.

OPEN HEARTS STREETEach January 1, Svetogorskaand Makedonska Streets Afterthe New Years Eve, walk throughthese streets and take a part in thistraditional gathering. In front of thetheatre building, a performanceis held by the actors, singers andother participants in the cultural-entertaining programme. Theprogramme for children (actors,musicians, Santa Clause) andadults (cooked brandy and wine

for a good morning) starts at noon.The traditional New Years pageantwith a carriage followed by theperformers will then start a tour ofthe city streets, creating a carnivalatmosphere of song, music, anddance.www.tob.co.rs

FEST international film festivalRepresents the film achievementsof the highest range of worldcinema, the winners and otherparticipants of the festival. It is inFebruary, to meet the Oscar award.www.fest.rs

GUITAR ART FESTIVALThe Festival brings togetherclassical guitar players, frommusic school students and theirprofessors to world-renowned guitarartists. Held annually, it featuresmaster classes, lectures, musiccompetitions, concerts, launchesand exhibitions.www.gaf.rs

DAYS OF BELGRADESince 2002, the period betweentwo important events in the history

of Belgrade - from the 16th to the19th April - is celebrated as theDays of Belgrade. The Slavic nameof Belgrade was first mentionedin a written document on 16thApril 878, while on the 19th April1867 Belgrade was liberatedfrom the Turks. Over these four

days a large number of exhibitions,concerts, performances andofficial presentations are organized.Belgrade City Council awards theCity of Belgrade Prize and the Cityof Belgrade Young Artists Prize.www.danibeograda.org

FASHION SELECTIONApril in Belgrade is for a whileenriched with unique fashion event,the Fashion Selection! All fashionlovers and style addicts will absorbnew fashion imperatives, all esthetesand visionaries will shiver beforeoriginal and impressive locations,while the rest will simply enjoy in theelite company, good atmosphereand a cup of great coffee!www.fashionselection.org

BELGRADE MARATHON

Belgrade marathon concerns themain race over 42 km and a FunRun of 5 km. A week before the fullmarathon, the Childrens marathonis run, a race organized for theyoungest competitors. It is held inthe mid April.www.bgdmarathon.org

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BELGRADE FASHION WEEKOne of the premier city events Belgrade Fashion Week isorganized twice a year: at the end ofOctober and in the middle of April.With the most important domestic

designers and fashion companies,attractive foreign brands fromdomestic market, talented youngdesigners, students from Faculty ofApplied Arts, interesting designersfrom abroad as well as numerousmedia at one place, BelgradeFashion Week is a must attend event.www.belgradefashionweek.com

MUSEUM NIGHTSince 2005 an event has beenorganized in spring and autumnwhen for the price of one entry

ticket you can go round dozens ofBelgrade museums, galleries andother cultural institutions and enjoy awide-ranging artistic program.www.nocmuzeja.org

BELGRADE DESIGN WEEKThis event is the annual meetingpoint of youth East Europes creativeindustries. A cutting edge regionaldesign show, with a lot of fun along

the way guaranteed by Belgradesreputation: the gourmet and nightlifecapital of new Europe.www.belgradedesignweek.com

BELGRADE SPORT FEST

The motto of this unique festivalwhich brings together a largenumber of young people is:Make friends and enjoy thenature through sports. Thepurpose of this event is thepromotion of recreational sportand a healthy lifestyle. Bungeejumping, demonstration of martialarts, international beach volley,basketball and football tournamentsas well as sailing and kayakregattas are just some of theattractive disciplines organized for

five years in a row on the seasideof Belgrade. This sport festivity onthe last weekend of May, on AdaCiganlija!www.belgradesportfest.com

INTERNATIONAL KNIGHTSTOURNAMENT SVIBORAttractive international knightstournament taking place in Belgradefortress, Kalemegdan, in June. It

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is organized on the big Christianholiday, Holy Trinity and reminds uson tournaments that were organizedin 15th century for knights andnobles, during the rule of despotStefan Lazarevi.www.svibor.rs

BELEF Belgrade SummerFestival is an international festivalthat gathers theatre and dance,visual arts and music. Presentsinnovative artistic programs atsquares and streets of Belgrade,theatres and other city venues.

Produced and organized by BELEFCenter. Held in the period July August.

www.belef.org

BELGRADE BEER FESThas set new standards for allsimilar manifestations, servingas a role-model event for otheroutdoor manifestations in termsof organization, production, andrealization. Belgrade Beer Festbroke all records. When planningsummer activities, one is sure to put

the Beer Fest on the list. August2008.www.belgradebeerfest.com

BELGRADE BOAT CARNIVALis held every last Saturday in August,during the afternoon, on Sava andDanube rivers.

Carnival following program:Belgrade sailing clubs show,Belgrade rowing and canoeingclubs show, Jet Ski show riverattractions, kids carnival and boatCarnival.www.tob.co.rs

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYSThis tourist and cultural event hastaken place in Belgrade since 2002.

The aim of European Heritage Daysis to promote the cultural and naturalheritage of the people of Europe asa shared heritage.www.beograd.rs

BITEF Belgrade InternationalTheatre FestivalThe Festival is an international festivityof theatrical creativity of new theatretrends of the international theater and

the theatre of Serbia. The Festival isof competitive nature. Promoted byBITEF Theatre. Held in September,lasts for about 15 days.www.bitef.rs

INTERNATIONAL MEETING OFCHILDREN OF EUROPE JOY

OF EUROPEThe International event of childrensocializing, demonstrating artisticcreativity of children coming from theEuropean countries (music, music-performing and visual creativity).Held in the firs t week of October,

lasts for one week.www.joyofeurope.rs

BEMUS Belgrade MusicFestivitiesThe International music event ofmusic ensembles and soloistspresenting themselves by performingclassical artistic and ethno musicas well as pieces of contemporarymusic production. Promoted byJugokoncert. Held in the first half ofOctober, lasts for about 15 days.www.jugokoncert.rs

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OCTOBER SALONHosting of presentation of the mostsignificant recent achievements ofdomestic authors in the field of fine andapplied arts and design. Promoted bythe Cultural Centre of Belgrade. Held inOctober, lasts for 25 days.www.oktobarskisalon.org

BELGRADE BOOK FAIRThe international event of bookpublishers and bookstorespresenting domestic publishingproduction of domestic and foreignpublishers. One of the biggest bookfairs in Europe. Separate scheduleensemble is presentation of thecountry the official guest of theFair. Promoted by Belgrade Fair.Held at the end of October thebeginning of November in theBelgrade Fair halls, lasting one

week.www.beogradskisajamknjiga.com

BELGRADE JAZZ FESTIVALThis is an international festival,with a series of concerts by localand foreign performers held inthe Belgrade Dom omladine, the

Dom sindikata main hall, Kolarevazadubina and other venues.The organizer is Dom omladine,Belgrade. It is held at the end ofOctober and lasts around five days.

www.belgrade-jazzfest.org

NEW YEARS EVE PARTIESOn 31st of December is organizedcelebration on the main city squaresand streets, with live music andfireworks. All restaurants and discosprepare special programmes. Due to

a great number of foreign visitors, itis best to book a hotel room at leastone month before the holidays.www.beogradskanovagodina.org

If you would like to see a famousopera, ballet, musical, cabaret or

concert, visit one of the followingtheatres:

NATIONAL THEATRE,www.narodnopozoriste.rs

POZORITE NA TERAZIJAMA(Theatre on Terazije),www.pozoristeterazije.com

MADLENIANUM,www.madlenianum.rs

If you would like to listen to a concert

of world-famous performers, do notfail to visit Belgrade Arena(www.arenabeograd.com), KolaracConcert Hall (www.kolarac.rs),Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra(www.bgf.co.rs) and Sava Center(www.savacentar.com).

Belgrade Boat Carnival Joy of Europe

National Theatre

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Dine & Wine

There are several areas in Belgradewhere you can enjoy food, drinksand good atmosphere. Here you aresome tips for your easier orientation:

DOROL AREA:In the most popular street ofBelgrade, you will find a numberof excellent restaurants withinternational cuisine and anexquisite choice of wines:

Duomo, Strahinjia Bana 66a,303 6076Balzak, Strahinjia Bana 13,328 5906Dorian Grey, Kralja Petra 87-89,263 4151Living for business,Strahinjia Bana 52,203 0360Hunter, Strahinjia Bana 47,203 0934

Supermarket, corner of StrahinjiaBana and Vinjieva Streets,065 3805 044An out-of-the-ordinary placecombining a restaurant, spa centerand beauty & f ashion lounge, whereyou can purchase hard-to-findand curious home accessories,unique pieces of clothing designedby up-and-coming young fashiondesigners, skin care and other

beauty produce, wines, Applecomputers... Open 10 am 12midnight.Bistro Pastis, cafe bar, StrahinjiaBana 52a,328 8188This place is inspired by Frenchbistros, with small round tables andan atmosphere that will make youfeel as if you were in Paris. A HOTSPOT place in town and Belgradersfavorite WiFi.

KD, bar, Gospodar Jevremova 7,263 8752This small basement bar offers agreat and cozy atmosphere withurban audience and excellent choiceof music. Dont miss it, especially inautumn and wintertime!Rakia bar, Dobraina 5,3286119, Kralja Milutina 4, 3692805, Strahinjia Bana 21,291 0070

The only bar specializing in thetastes of Serbia and serving morethan 130 good-quality brandies,accompanied with appropriatesnacks.The Tube, club, Dobraina 17If you want a real clubbingexperience, go to Tube. Theaudience is made up of urbanpeople, between the age of 25and 40, while the atmosphere is

relaxed from the very entrance tothe furthest parts of this remarkablyspacious club.Belle poque, Wine-Cocktail-Bar &Restaurant, Dorda Vaingtona 2,334 5383At the point where the nightlife areaof Dorol begins, the Mediterranean

gastronomic inspirations, greatbar and the authentic Belgradeshospitability are fused together,creating a unique atmosphere ofthis place.Bitef art caf, club, Skver MireTrailovi 1,322 0608Carefully chosen entertainmentwith a special emphasis on liveperformances of popular domesticbands, which in the summer periodis moved to the Belgrade Fortress.

IN THE VICINITY OF KNEZ

MIHAILOVA ST.Crveni petao bar, Cara Lazara 16,262 0050In the summer time, this famous

place is one of the favorite gatheringplaces of Belgraders`. It has aspacious patio with a long bar in thecenter, surrounded with bar chairs,comfortable armchairs and booths.Vuk, restaurant, Vuka Karadia 12,328 4370This restaurants menu is entirely

Serbian (authentic national dishes,home-made sweets and cakes). It islocated in the very center withinthe pedestrian precinct of KnezMihailova Street, with big and nicegarden.Freska, restaurant, Vuka Karadia12,328 4879This place has the atmosphere of anItalian coffee bar, achieved through itsdcor, Italian cuisine and Italian musicconstantly playing in the background.Havana, caf & club, Nikole Spasia1,328 3108

One of the rare clubs in Belgradewhere you can dance salsa andArgentine tango.Akademija, club, Rajieva 10,

262 7846This club became something of acult place. It played a considerablerole in the creation, promotion andaffirmation of urban sensibility andcosmopolitan spirit of Belgrade.Closed on Sundays.Informbiro, Studentski trg 11,

262 9491The Informbiro Club is the club ofBelgrade Philharmonic Orchestraand it is only a few steps away fromKnez Mihailova Street. The name ofthe club was not chosen accidentally.This IS the place where peopleexchange all kinds of information.Also, the tickets for concerts andtheatre performances are availablehere.

Skadarlija the bohemian quarter,

with more then 20 nice andcozy traditional and internationalrestaurants and cafes. D

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OTHER CITY CENTERLOCATIONSManje, restaurant, SvetozaraMarkovia 49,362 1111This oasis of authentic spiritualand urban atmosphere. The menufeatures national Serbian dishes gourmet specialties, grilled meats,

fish and fresh, home-made dishes.Wine Bar Barbaresco, Nebojina8,386 3888. This wine shopand bar owes its name to the Italianwine barbaresco. This is a wine barwhere you can taste wine by theglass or buy some of the offeredwines to take home.The Federal Association ofGlobe Trotters, Despota Stefana7/-1,3242303Become the meeting spot of worldtravelers. Very cozy and relaxedplace. They organize parties,

festivities, film projections, actingand singing performances, withvarious food and drinks.Pomodoro, Hilandarska 32,3342897Youll taste real Italian pizza preparedin wooden oven and a cup ofexcellent espresso.Plastik, Takovska 34,324 5437This club has always been a placefeaturing electronic music. It wasconceived as a mainstream clubhosting famous DJs.Tramvaj, bar & club, Ruzveltova 2

Live music seven days a week:blues, jazz, rock, soul, swing, latino.Try their light and dark home-madebeer.Mr. Stefan Brown, Corner ofNemanjina and Sarajevska St, 9thfloorThe ambience of this restaurantresembles that of famousinternational clubs with a huge bar inthe middle where, all night long, the

charming, skillful bartenders prepareall kinds of dif ferent cocktail drinks.Biblioteka, Terazije 27,303 7450This place is an interestingcombination of a reading-room,coffee shop and restaurant. Havea breakfast, coffee, lunch or just a

pint of beer in the evening choosewhatever you like. WiFi.Absinthe, restaurant & bar, KraljaMilutina 33,324 0266This is a French bistro restaurant.Although it is full of constant hubbuband noise, it offers pleasant andrelaxed atmosphere, as well asexcellent food and drinks withmore than 50 different kinds ofcocktail drinks. As regards the food,

they serve a number of Frenchspecialties. WiFi.Zaplet, Kajmakalanska 2,240 4142This is a stylish restaurant withmodern dcor and pleasantatmosphere, whose excellent staffwill wish you a warm welcome

every day, except Monday. It isrecommended that you make areservation, since this place is lovedby the local people.Violeta, kuo stara, Topolska 4,243 1458This place is divided up into twoparts: the restaurant and the coffeebar. It has become famous forits daring and unusual fusion ofdifferent tastes and types of food.

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Lava bar, restaurant, bar & club,Kneza Miloa 77,361 0525It was conceived as a multifunctionalspace offering the possibility of anall-day stay and tasting of first-classMediterranean cuisine, relaxationwith lounge music (live bandson weekends) and a top-quality

selection of international andnational wines and cigars. WiFi.

AREA BELOW KALEMEGDANPARKKalemegdanska terasa,restaurant, Mali Kalemegdan bb,328 2727This restaurant, hidden in greenery,in the historic environment of theBelgrade Fortress, with a matchlessview of the confluence of theSava and Danube rivers, is veryappreciated by gourmets due to its

authentic national and internationalcuisine with live music every night.Vodenica, Bul. vojvode Bojovia 5b,262 8250

Restaurant Vodenica is located

on the chops of two rivers underthe ancient walls of Kalemegdanfortress straight forward to Nebojatower. Sea food and fish are

prepared on traditional naturalcharcoal griddle.Langouste, restaurant, Kosanievvenac 29,328 3680The Mediterranean cuisine ofLangouste restaurant requirestop-quality ingredients and anabsolute dedication. It takes a lot of

knowledge, experience, imaginationand love to prepare in the bestpossible manner the finest fish,lobsters and other seafood as well asthe fruits grown in the gardens andvineyards along the coast.Magacin, Karaoreva 2-4,062 715 848This is a spacious club furnishedwith a number of beautiful details,a large bar, bar tables and boothson the upper level. This is the placefor the people of different tastes(21+) that do have some things in

common, such as fancy wardrobeand love for the disco sound.Cantina de Frida, Beton Hala,Karaoreva 2-4,218 1107

The city of fun and good atmosphere

Menus from all over the World

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A meeting point for friends wholike to sing, dance (live bands) anddine together, celebrating life. Themenu of the restaurant Cantinade Frida features a number ofvarious delicious and colorful dishesoriginating from Spain and otherMediterranean countries, served on

small plates (tapas), or on big platescontaining extended servings to beshared among friends.Anderground, Pariska 1a,262 5681It is impossible to imagine Belgradewithout this club. Even though it islocated in cellars under an ancientfortress, its dcor a successfulcombination of details from the pastand the urban elements from thepresent time creates a uniqueatmosphere. This club mainlyfeatures electronic music: techno,

house, hip-hop, drumnbase. Itfluctuates between mainstream andalternative music.Baltazar, Karaoreva 9,

069 2000 100The club is characterized byexcellent, friendly bartenders, greatfun, energy of youth and a waitingline at the door. All these also explainwhy Belgrade has become knownas the New York of the Balkans. It isdivided into three rooms that vibrate

to the sounds of funky and dance-house music.Apartman, Karaoreva 43Apartman is located on a sixth floorwith a lift leading directly to thisfloor and opening into the club. Ithas a large and spacious bar anda roomy terrace overlooking thewhole city with a view that leavesnobody indifferent. The DJ plays thelatest disco house hits. The partyusually starts at 11 pm! This is a clubwithout taboos and everybody iswelcomed!

THE DANUBE PROMENADEAt the bank of the Danube youwill find splavovi floating raft

clubs with gorgeous patios onthe water.

Bahus, restaurant, Kej osloboenjabb,301 5083abar, Kej osloboenja bb,319 1226Amsterdam, Kej osloboenja bb,

319 4971H2O, club, Kej osloboenja bbGet relaxed with DJing in this clubwith an elliptical central bar, featuringcocktails and exotic drinks providemore than it takes to warm up for thethird phase of a night out.arda Stara koliba, restaurant,Ue bbThis restaurant provides astunning view of the two rivers,their confluence and the BelgradeFortress. This is a small, secludedrestaurant with the kitchen

positioned in the center of therestaurant which enables the gueststo follow the entire process of mealpreparation.

Floating restaurants

THE SAVA PROMENADEFreestyler, Savski kej bb,064 2026 272Freestyler mainly features

commercial house music. In thecenter of this raft club is the bar,surrounded with the dancing area.Sound, Savski kej bbClub Sound exists for thirteenyears already, and all this time it hasbeen aiming to fuse urban musicaltrends with its warm and originalatmosphere. For quite some time,Sound has been having the statusof Belgrades cult place and atrendsetter and its popularity andcontinued existence rank it withinthe top European clubs.

ZEMUNReka, restaurant & club, Kejosloboenja 73b,2611 625This fish restaurant is one of themost popular venues in Belgrade.Its home-like atmosphere and livemusic every night are the reasonswhy you must not fail to visit thisplace.Ona a ne neka druga, Grobljanska

9,063 745 4000A small bistro in the Gardo areaof Zemun, where good times areguaranteed. It is dedicated to women

the most appreciated guestshere. Men are not even permittedentry unless theyre in the companyof a woman. The waiters are all

men. Women (only) are allowed tobreak glasses and give waiters anappreciative pinch. The interior isquite charming, and the fact that the

bistro is of ten jam-packed and stuffydoesnt stop the guests from gettingup on the benches and dancing withjoy to the sounds of live music.aran, Kej osloboenja 53Here you will find a great variety ofsea and freshwater fish, preparedby top-class chefs who apply both,traditional recipes and modernculinary trends. This restaurantoffers live music and a beautiful patiooverlooking the Danube as well asan excellent choice of national andinternational wines.

Sala, Sinelieva 34,2190 324In the old core of Zemun, nearto Gardo tower, is unique oasisof peace and treasury of Salakitchen. Here, above Danube, bigand powerful dissipated in the plain,Sala with a beautiful garden. And inwinter, when the snow covered roofsof the old Gardo, fire is cracklingin a fireplace and in the brassyfurnaces.

Beautiful Danube

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Shop and dont Stop!

Take a walk through the streets ofBelgrade and enjoy looking into thebeautiful shop-fronts, where you cansee and feel the harmony betweenthe old and the conservative andcontemporary fashion trends. Fromthe old craftsmens workshops and

the large fresh products markets, tothe luxury boutiques and modernshopping centers, shopping inBelgrade is a real treat.The Knez Mihailova streetpedestrian area, from RepublicSquare to Kalemegdan, is the centreof Belgrade in terms of shoppingand in all other respects.Shopping malls in the city will offeryou world known brands:

City Passage, Obiliev venac 20

New Millennium, Spasievprolaz (entrance from 19-21 KnezMihailova and from Obiliev venac)

ZIRA, shopping mall, corner

of Ruzveltova and Cvijieva St,Shopping mall, supermarket andhotel at one place.www.ziracentar.com

In New Belgrade, you will find twobiggest malls with not only shoppingopportunities, but good snacksand drinks facilities as well. Or youcan end your shopping with a goodmovie at the same place.

ShopDo

ntStop!

Delta City, Jurija Gagarina 16www.deltacity.rs

Ue, Blok 16

GREEN MARKETSEvery part of the city has its ownGreen market open-air places

where season fruit and vegetablescan be bought. They are habits andneeds, part of everyday life in theCity. Beside fruits and vegetables,you can buy fish, eggs, cheese andmeet. Please note that everythingyou buy is natural. Prices are verypopular and the experience is reallyunique. Best time to try it is onSaturdays and Sundays.

Working hours: 6 am 5 pmMarkets in the center: Zeleni venac,Kaleni, Palilula, Bajloni, eram.

SOUVENIRESYou can buy all sorts of souvenirsin Knez Mihailova St. and inKalemegdan Park.

Tourist information centers page 19Belgrade Window - Beogradskiizlog, 6/1 Knez Mihailova StHere you can buy various items ofartistic value or for everyday use -ceramic, glass, T-shirts, organizers,rucksacks and keys inspired byBelgrade motifs.

Ethno souvenirsThe Ethnographic Museum offers agood range of locally-produced artsand crafts.

Zdravo ivo, Nuieva 3 aspecial souvenir store, where youcan not just buy a souvenir as a

memory of your visit, but get closerto beautiful products of traditionalSerbian hand crafts.

If you want to buy guides,maps and other brochuresabout our city, go to oneof the bookstores in KnezMihailova St. or visit our touristinformation centers.

Knez Mihailova Street

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Agencies

For travel agencies that can organizethe real Belgrade experience from200 up to 500 euros, visitwww.tob.co.rs, www.yuta.rs, or contactone of these:

A Taste of BelgradeEurojet

Bulevar Arsenija arnojevia 76,11070 Novi Beograd313 3692,www.eurojet.rs

City of Future of South EuropeMagelanZmaj Jovina 23, 21000 Novi Sad021 472 4088,

www.magelan.rs

Weekend in BelgradeGlob Metropoliten ToursDositejeva 26, 11000 Beograd218 1181,www.metropoliten.com

Belgrade Weekend on Right Size

IntertoursPoenkareova 20, 11000 Beograd276 2139,www.intertours.co.rs

Spirit of BelgradeJat AirliftBulevar umetnosti 16,11 000 Beograd

311 3436,www.jat-airlift.com

Belgrade City BreakJungle travelNjegoeva 31v, 11 000 Beograd243 3747,www.jungletribe.com

Wine Roads of Belgrade/His High-ness Tartuffe of Belgrade/Belgradethrough HistoryPan Europa AdriaticBulevar despota Stefana 33,11 000 Beograd303 3948,www.adriatic.rs


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BELGRADE NIKOLA TESLAAIRPORT209 4444,www.beg.aero

Fly with our national carrier Jat,check their promotional fairs onwww.jat.com

Transfers from the airport tothe city centre: Jat Airways busserviceJourney time: 30 min; Route: HotelSlavija terminal Railway Station Novi Beograd (Fontana shoppingcentre) Nikola Tesla AirportHours of operation: first to last f light every hourGSP(City public transport) busroute 72Journey time: 40 min.Route: Zeleni venac market Novi

Beograd Municipality Studentskigrad Vojvoanska ulica NikolaTesla AirportHours of operation: 4:45 am 11:40 pmFrequency: every 30 min.

SERBIAN RAILWAYSNemanjina 6,3616 722,www.zeleznicesrbije.com

BELGRADE COACH STATIONeleznika 4, tel. (switchboard)

264 4455,fax: 2659 480,www.bas.rs

LASTANiki put 4,2882 740,fax: 2892 392,www.lasta.rs

International services,/fax: 2882 364

CITY TRANSPORTSingle tickets can be bought inpublic transport vehicles, fromthe driver or conductor, at kiosksmarked with a ticket sales stickerand at GSP points-of-sale. Dayservices (4 am midnight)In Belgrade you can use:

buses, trolleybuses and tramsrun by GSP Beograd (BelgradeCity Public Transport Company)and bus services operated by privatebus companies, on around 130routes in the immediate city area,both day and night services express minibus routes in theimmediate city area buses operated by Lasta transportcompany and private bus companieson suburban routes taxi and rent-a-car services. Taxiis very cheap, so you can drive

through the city from 100 up to 500dinars, not more. You can find it veryeasily, on the street, but if you phonethem, most of them will give youa discount. So, check their phonenumbers on our web sitewww.tob.co.rs

Since most of the attractionsare in the city center, we wouldrecommend walking tours or youcan easily sightsee Belgradewith tram no. 2.

TOURIST INFORMATIONCENTRES:Nikola Tesla Airport,209 7638(9 am 8 pm)Makedonska 5,3343 460(9 am 8 pm, Sat. 9 am 5 pm,Sun. 10 am 4 pm)Terazije, in the subway by the PalataAlbania,2635 622,2635 343

(9 am 8 pm, Sat. 9 pm 5 pm,Sun. closed)Main Railway Station,361 2732(9 am 8 pm, Sat. 9 am 5 pm,Sun. 10 am 4 pm)Sava Passenger Dock,Karaoreva (MarchNovember 8am 7 pm)TOS Tourist Information Centre,Deanska 8a,3230 566

Zemun Tourist Centre,Zmaj Jovina 14,2192 094

Belgrade for childrenThe most popular place for childrenare Belgrade Zoo and Ada Ciganlijawhere is a unique children openplayground Robinson island. Also,there are several children theatres,Pinokio, Duko Radovi, BokoBuha. There are few playgrounds,check the one on the Danube

coast, next to the hotel Jugoslavijaor PufPuf, Bulevar Mihaila Pupina165a. You can visit Childrenscultural center and get involved inone of many activities that they of ferwww.dkcb.rs or take them toBelgrade Hippodrome for a horseride www.hipodrombeograd.rsIf you are in Belgrade in October orApril, go to Kids fair www.decijisajam.rs

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If you still didnt make a reservationfor your room in Belgrade, pleasedo find all information consideringhotels, hostels and privateaccommodation, on www.tob.co.rsWeekend prices are very popular,varies btw 20 180 EUR per night.

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