Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Belgrade 1

The capital of Serbia since 1840, Belgrade, today

with a population of approximately seventeen

million people, has been a site of strategic

importance for a succes sion of imperial rulers.

Over the second half of the 19th century it

gradually took on the appear ance of a modern

European metro polis, although the magnificent

Kalemegdan Fortress bears eloquent witness to

its turbulent past. Situated between the main

fortress and Kalemegdan Park is the Old Town

(Stari grad), with remnants from Ottoman

times. Today, Knez Mihailova is the centre of

social and commercial life in the city. A long,

pedestrianized street lined with handsome 19th-

century buildings, it is busy with shoppers and

strollers throughout the day and night.

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GETTING AROUND

Central Belgrade is easily explored on

foot, with the lively Knez Mihailova

serving as the main route from the

city centre to the Kalemegdan Fortress.

Attractions outside the city centre can

be reached by tram, bus or trolleybus.

Taxis are reasonably priced, although

those booked in advance (hotel recep-

tionists can make the call) are cheaper

than those flagged down on the street.

Driving in the city can be stressful due to

heavy traffic, bad roads and limited parking.

Ethnographic Museum 4

Fresco Gallery 2

Kalemegdan Fortress pp550–51 (^1)
Nikola Tesla Museum 9
Orthodox Cathedral 6
Palace of Princess Ljubica 5
Skadarlija 7
St Mark’s Church 8
St Sava’s Church q
The Royal Compound 0
Tito’s Mausoleum and the
25th May Museum w
Vuk and Dositej Museum 3
Zemun e
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Fresco Gallery
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