The Perfect Belgrade Itinerary

Then head south

Kneza Mihaila, the main street leading up to the park, is pedestrianised, so it's easy to set off on foot and it’s particularly enjoyable to do so in spring, when the city is in full bloom. Many of Belgrade’s historic sites are within a kilometre radius of here, so there’s plenty to explore. Some of the best include the Main Orthodox Church, Kneginja Ljubica Residence, Ethnographic Museum, Nikola Tesla Museum, and a little further afield, St Sava Temple, which is one of the biggest orthodox churches in the world.

Other must-sees

• Trg Republike: Belgrade’s favourite meeting point, the main square is a great spot for people watching and enjoying the atmosphere of the city, particularly in the early evening.
• Zeleni Venac (Zelenjak) market: Belgrade’s oldest fresh produce market is worth a visit, not necessarily to buy but rather to experience this hectic, vibrant and colourful spectacle.
• The Royal Compound: See how the heir to the throne lives in this tour of the royal compound. Crown Prince Alexander II and his family took up residence in 2001, and open their home from April to October for a 10am or 1.30pm tour on Saturdays and Sundays, so you'll only get this glimpse into royal life if visiting in spring or summer.
• Museum of Yugoslav History: Over 200,000 artefacts tell the captivating story of Yugoslavia’s turbulent past. Plus admission to Tito’s grave, which is in the grounds of the museum, is included in the entry price.
• Explore the river banks: both the Danube and Sava rivers offer an abundance of attractions, from galleries to sport, but not least the floating nightclubs which help cement Belgrade’s reputation as one of the best places to party on the continent.
• Leave the historic Old Town for the new and take a tram to Belgrade’s Waterfront, which is undergoing regeneration and transformation from an underused area to a hub of riverside cafes and restaurants, shopping mall, park, performance venues and promenade, as well as hotels, offices and a residential complex.

Where to eat

From traditional kafanas offering authentic Serbian food to a super trendy concept store/fusion restaurant, whatever your tastes, you’ll be in foodie heaven in Belgrade.

One restaurant not to miss is the intriguing ? - yes, that really is its name, thanks to a long-ago dispute with the Serbian Orthodox Church. Somehow the unusual moniker has stuck and is now the unlikely name of Belgrade’s oldest traditional tavern or kafana. Soak up the traditional food, music, and atmosphere in this landmark tavern.

How to get there

Named after the physicist and inventor, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is 18km from the city centre. An international airport, it served almost 5 million passengers in 2016.