Ribarsko Ostrvo
This small but exceedingly pleasant island (its technically a peninsula) is a wonderful spot for a Danube-side picnic or lazy stroll. More restaurants, hotels and splavovi are opening all the time; for now it remains a low-key city getaway for those in the know.You can cross over t
Zasavica
Under half an hour to the west of Sremska Mitrovica, the serene Zasavica National Park is a must-visit for nature lovers; among the rare wetlands flora and fauna, it counts the mangulica pig (an unusual breed of pig covered in a sheep-like fleece) and beavers- which had been extinc
Military Museum
Tucked away in Belgrades sprawling Kalemegdan Citadel, this museum presents the complete military history of the former Yugoslavia. Gripping displays include captured Kosovo Liberation Army weapons, bombs and missiles (courtesy of NATO), rare guns and bits of the American stealth f
Maršal Titos Grave
A visit to Titos mausoleum is obligatory. Also on display are thousands of elaborate relay batons presented to him by young Pioneers, plus gifts from political leaders and the voguish set of the era. Its attached to the fascinating Museum of Yugoslav History . Take trolleybus 40 or
Sirmium Imperial Palace Complex
Head 50km south from Sremski Karlovci and you’ll hit Sremska Mitrovica, site of the ancient Roman ruins of Sirmium. One of the four capitals of the Roman Empire, Sirmium was one of the largest cities in the world at its peak, a major Christian centre and a favourite haunt of Consta
Niš Fortress
While its current incarnation was built by the Turks in the 18th century, there have been forts on this site since ancient Roman times. Today its a sprawling recreational area with restaurants, cafes, market stalls and ample space for moseying. It hosts the Nišville International J
Resavska Cave
A winding 20km beyond the town of Despotovac, the eight-million-year-old Resavska Cave has guided tours through impressive underground halls, featuring natural formations with names like Hanged Sheep and Thirst for Love. Temperatures average just 7°C. A taxi will take you to both t
Oplenac Royal Complex
This is where Karađorđe plotted the Serbian insurrection against the Turks in 1804. One ticket grants access to all the parks impressive attractions. The complex includes a museum , the Winegrower’s House gallery and the white-marble, five-domed Church of St George , where vibrant
Manasija Monastery
Manasija Monastery, 2km north of the town of Despotovac, was a refuge for artists and writers fleeing the Turkish invasion of Kosovo in the early 1400s. Many consider its vivid frescos to be predecessors to the Serbian equivalent of Renaissance art. From the outside this structure
Tower of Skulls
With Serbian defeat imminent at the 1809 Battle of Čegar, the Duke of Resava kamikazeed towards the Turkish defences, firing at their gunpowder stores, killing himself, 4000 of his men, and 10,000 Turks. The Turks triumphed regardless, and to deter future acts of rebellion, they be
Chinatown
The oddly-named Chinatown (it has nothing to do with China) is Novi Sads up-and-coming creative district, a ramshackle jumble of cobbled alleys, boat workshops, band rehearsal garages, alternative clubs and secret kafane hiding behind mounds of rubbish and sprawling vegetation. Its
Drvengrad
Mokra Gora is home to the village of Drvengrad, built by enigmatic filmmaker Emir Kusturica in 2002 for his film Life is a Miracle . Quirky, colourful flourishes give the village a fantastical feel: the Stanley Kubrick cinema shows Kusturicas films, whimsical cars and curious cats
Devil’s Town
Djavolja Varoš (Devil’s Town) in Serbias deep south, is a trippy cluster of 202 natural stone pyramids looming eerily over bright red, highly acidic mineral streams. According to local whispers, the towers – which teeter between 2m and 15m in height and are topped with creepy volca
Studenica Monastery
One of the most sacred sites in Serbia, Studenica was established in the 1190s by founder of the Serbian empire (and future saint) Stefan Nemanja and developed by his sons Vukan, Stefan and Rastko (St Sava). Active monastic life was cultivated by Sava and continues today, though th
Kalemegdan Citadel
Some 115 battles have been fought over imposing, impressive Kalemegdan, and the citadel was destroyed more than 40 times throughout the centuries. Fortifications began in Celtic times, and the Romans extended it onto the flood plains during the settlement of Singidunum, Belgrades R
Petrovaradin Citadel
Towering over the river on a 40m-high volcanic slab, this mighty citadel (tvrđava ) is aptly nicknamed Gibraltar on the Danube. Constructed with slave labour between 1692 and 1780, its dungeons have held notable prisoners including Karađorđe (leader of the first uprising against th
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