Sightseeing

Belgrade truly does have something for everyone. It all depends on what your interests are. When to decide what to do, I recommend you start with the Tourist Organization of Belgrade. They have an excellent website at: http://www.tob.rs/en/index.php and also have three central well stocked offices with friendly and knowledgeable staff to direct you. These offices are located at:

Overview

• Knez Mihailova 5, +381 (11) 2635 622
• Central Train Station, +381 (11) 3612 732
• Nikola Tesla Airport, +381 (11) 2097 828

You can pick up free maps, calenders, and promotions. One nice feature is a free app called "Belgrade Talking" that you can download and use as a virtual guide to the city. Although it is not free (it cost about 800 dinars which is about 10 dollars or 8 euros), you can buy an excellent booklet called Belgrade Insight City Guide this guide comes with a free Vip prepaid sim card for your phone, a pull out map, and details about what you must see, including hidden treasures, hotels, restaurants, and the basics for getting around Belgrade. 

Out of Town

Once you've seen all of Belgrade, you can go to the National Tourism Board of Serbia's site at: http://www.serbia.travel/destinations/52-amazing-weekends-in-serbia/ and get itineraries for 52 weekend trips throughout the country. 

Belgrade Favorites 

Everyone who spends some time here will develop their own list of favorites. This is my current list of favorites:

Kalemegdan Fort

Kalemegdan is in the heart of Belgrade and was built starting in the second century A.D. and has been the site of many conflicts because of its important strategic location. Today it is one of Belgrade's most visited and largest parks. Within the fortress are churches, a high end restaurant, an armory, art pavilion, and the Belgrade Zoo. Kalemegdan has a series of underground tunnels that have been used as a bunker and wine cellar. You can book this tour if you are interested at: http://belgradeundergroundtour.com/contact.html.

Knez Mihailova 

This is my favorite way to spend a few hours in Belgrade. Knez Mihailova is about 1 km long and is the main walking, shopping, eating, and people watching street in Belgrade. Nine months out of the year, the walking street is lined with outdoor cafes and bars, where all of Belgrade comes to spend their afternoon and early evenings. There are plenty of international shops and eateries, and it is hard to leave with any money left in your pockets. Trg Republike is right off of the walking street and probably the most popular meeting point in the city. 

Skadarlija

Best known as the bohemian part of Belgrade, it is a necessary but touristy place to visit while you are here. The cobblestone streets are lined with restaurants, with names like Three Hats and Two Stags. Waiters try to lure tourist in by calling out to them as they walk by. All the restaurants in this area offer traditional Serbian dishes with a lot of meat which is accompanied by live gypsy music. 

Churches

There are many churches throughout Belgrade but the most famous is the Orthodox Church (Sveti Sava). Sveti Sava is the largest Orthodox Church in the world and work to finish it continues. It is in the neighborhood of Vracar and surrounded by a pleasant park and the National Library. Even if you are not the church going type, this is one place you will want to see.

Near Kalemegdan the Orthodox Cathedral is another worthwhile stop. It is dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael. In the church crypt you will find the remains of some of Serbia's most important rulers.