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Belgrade is a city that is changing and developing in a great pace and quality. TABLE OF CONTENTS A city that welcomes everybody. A city that nobody leaves indi erent. 3 Attractions Belgrade the city of culture, Belgrade for incentives, the city of sports and leisure, city of festivals & music, Belgrade Europes best nightlife and fun 9 Sightseeings ...an inexhaustible source of energy. Belgrade dazzling at the crossroads of European resurgence celebrates a 10 rich mix of culture, architecture, natural combination of oriental passion and European nesse. 14 Belgrade is now very much alive and full of positive people, energy, love, joy, 18 smiles, sighs and sounds. Belgrade is a city that makes everyone come back with a reason! 24 26 27 30 Bike Tracks Map Events Dine & Wine Shop and Dont Stop! Agencies Map Information
The Belgrade fortress Skadarlija

Welcome to Belgrade!
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Tourist Organization of Belgrade www.tob.co.rs, o ce@ tob.co.rs Branko Jovanovi, Vladimir Nenezi, Latif Adrovi, Petar Rankovi Doktor Doktor Slubeni glasnik

THE BELGRADE FORTRESS is by the Belgrade Fortress. The buildings and town houses which The Belgrade Fortress was built Kalemegdan Park is in the city sprung up at the end of the 1880s. as a defensive structure on a ridge center and easily reached from KnezToday it is the main business area overlooking the con uence of the Mihailova Street (pedestrian street). of Belgrade and the headquarters Sava and the Danube during the Kalemegdan contains the Cvijeta of many national institutions. period from the 1st to the 18th Zuzori Art Pavilion, the Music Republic Square the main town century. Today the fortress is a Pavilion, and the Great Staircase square is a favorite meeting spot unique museum of the history of (Veliko stepenite), the Zoo, where are National Theatre, the Belgrade. The complex is made childrens fun fair, and a number of National Museum, the Monument up of the Belgrade Fortress itself, monuments, sculptures, sports and to Prince Mihailo Obrenovi III and divided into the Upper and Lower catering facilities. the Monument to Branislav Nui, Towns (Gornji/Donji grad) and the www.tob.co.rs famous Serbian writer. Kalemegdan Park. Parts of the www.beogradskatvrdjava.co.rs walls and some individual buildings SKADARLIJA from di erent periods have been OLD BELGRADE The old Bohemian quarter of preserved in the Upper and Lower The oldest parts of the historic Belgrade grew up at the end of Town, such as gates, museums, center of the town nestle directly the 19th and beginning of the monuments, towers and churches. against Kalemegdan. Take a walk 20th century when the cafs The entire area of the Fortress through Kosaniev venac, up to were frequented by the leading along the river banks gives you the the Princess Ljubicas Residence, lights of Belgrade cultural life. It unique and breathtaking view of National Bank of Serbia to the Knez is most frequently compared to the con uence, New Belgrade and Mihailova Street. This pedestrian the Paris quarter of Montmartre, Zemun. Kalemegdan, the most precinct and main city street, now both because of its appearance beautiful and largest of Belgrades protected by law, is one of the oldest its happy, ebullient, creative and parks is also the most important and most valuable city environments, atmosphere. In this street you will historic location, dominated as it with a whole range of impressive nd numerous national restaurants

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St Savas Church

and have the opportunity to actually taste a piece of Serbian tradition. ST SAVAS CHURCH St Savas Church is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. The construction of the church began in 1935 and it was resumed in 2000. It was designed in accordance with basic construction principles for Serbian

and Byzantine churches. It has a form of a Greek cross with a dome over the nave. It occupies 3,650 m2. Its three choir galleries may host 700 members of the choir, whereas the church itself may host 10,000 persons. The entrance is free and the church is open until midnight. www.tob.co.rs www.hramsvetogsave.com

PALACES Today there are two palace complexes in Belgrade the one in 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 White Palace (Beli dvor). If you are taking a walk in the city center, in the very vicinity of Terazije square you will find The Old and the New Palace. A very nice park in between will give you a chance to relax and enjoy the view of beautiful architecture. Today the Old Palace houses the Belgrade City Assembly and the Mayors Office. New Palace is the Office of the President of the Republic of Serbia. The Royal Palace and the White Palace The Royal Palace was built between 1924 and 1929, as a private

NIKOLA TESLA MUSEUM The Nikola Tesla Museum is located in the center of Belgrade. It is a

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residence of King Aleksandar. It consists of the Main Entrance Hall, the Blue Salon, Kings dining room, the library, Kings Study authentically furnished, as well as the cinema. The art collection prides itself on its selection of paintings, made by prominent national and international painters. The Royal Palace is a representative mansion made of white marble, which has hosted many officials and eminent world leaders. The White Palace has salons and art objects which have the status of national treasure. It is open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. The registration at the Tourist Information Center is mandatory, at Makedonska 5. www.tob.co.rs ww.kraljevina.org

worldly unique scientific and cultural institution. It is the only museum that preserves the original and personal legacy of Nikola Tesla. It possesses extremely 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 glass plate photographs, original technical objects, instruments and devices - Over 1,000 plans and drawings Address: Krunska 51, 243 3886 Working hours: Tue Fri: 10 am 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 10 am 1 pm www.tesla-museum.org ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM The Ethnographic Museum was founded in 1901. The collecting of ethnographic objects had started in the mid 19th century. In its first

days, the Ethnographic Museum possessed 909 objects, 32 books, a small number of photographs, as well as a valuable album containing watercolors and drawings of national costumes, made by Nikola Arsenovi. Currently, the Ethnographic Museum possesses one of the richest professional libraries in Europe. The permanent exhibition of the Ethnographic Museum is displayed on three levels, and it provides an insight into the everyday life and the traditional culture in general. The special attractions of this museum are the exhibitions of national costumes, as well as those presenting the architecture, 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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Museum of Yugoslav History

Ada Ciganlija

THE MUSEUM OF YUGOSLAV HISTORY JOSIP BROZ TITO MEMORIAL CENTER The Museum of Yugoslav History was founded in 1996 by jointing the Josip Broz Tito Memorial Center and the Museum of Revolution of Yugoslav Ethnic Groups and Minorities. The Museum of Yugoslav History comprises the 25th of May Museum, Kua cvea (House of Flowers) and the Old Museum. The permanent exhibition includes Titos birthday batons from those of local importance presented to him by pioneers, young people and various social and political organizations, to the ones presented on the republican and federal level dating from the period after 1957. The ethnographic collection of the Museum of Yugoslav History consists of more than 4000 exhibits. 25th of May Museum Working hours: 12 noon 7 pm; Mondays closed Kua cvea (House of Flowers) Working hours: 9 am 5 pm; Mondays closed www.mij.rs

Belgrade has much to offer considering arts, so after visiting these and other city museums, check some of the galleries, most of them in the city center. Maybe, just the exhibition you missed, youll find here. Nevertheless, many domestic authors are exhibiting there. Get to know our art scene! www.beogradskegalerije.org

ADA CIGANLIJA On the river Sava, close to where it flows into the Danube, just 4 km from the city center, lies Ada Ciganlija, at one time an island, now a peninsula. Covered with thick deciduous trees and dotted with clearings and fields, Ada has become the largest, most beautiful and most popular picnic spot, bathing beach and place to relax in Belgrade. The Sava Lake

is surrounded by more than 7 km of well-kept shingle beaches, whose water is warmer and cleaner than in the river. The lake is ideal for mass recreation, swimming, rowing, kayaking, water polo, diving, wind-surfing and other sports, and a number of international and domestic championships have been held there. Ada Ciganlija has more than 50 open-air sports fields, including a golf course and cable-ski circuit. There are football pitches, tennis courts, handball, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as baseball, rugby and hockey pitches. There are also beach volleyball courts and inflatable water soccer pitches, and facilities for the extreme sports of bungee-jumping, wall-climbing and paintball. For anglers there is the Ada Safari Lake, covering 6 hectares, stocked with prize and rare fish of strictly controlled quality. At this lake one can find numerous cafes, clubs and restaurants creating a maritime atmosphere in the summer months. Boat transportation. It is a unique experience to arrive to Ada by private boats or small ships operating from Brankos Bridge and Blocks 45 and 70A. This service is available from May to October from 9 am to 7 pm. Should you decide to get there by public transportation, use one of the following bus lines 23, 37, 51, 53, 55, 58 or 88. www.adaciganlija.rs www.tob.co.rs ZEMUN GARDO This part of Belgrade is situated along the right bank of the Danube. For most of its history, it developed separately from the Belgrade, which

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lies across the Sava River, but development of New Belgrade in the late 20th century joined them together in a continuous urban area. The Fortress is the oldest building in Zemun and is mentioned as early as the 9th and 11th centuries. The remains that can be seen today date from the 15th century. Walk through Zemun will give you completely different experience then the other parts of Belgrade, not only considering architecture, but the spirit, atmosphere and river facilities. AVALA The mountain overlooking the city of Belgrade. Nicknamed one of two

Belgrade mountains (the other one being the mountain of Kosmaj), it is situated in the south-eastern corner of the city and provides a great panoramic view to Belgrade, Vojvodina and umadija, as the surrounding area on all sides is mostly a lowlands. The mountain is covered with deciduous and coniferous woods and the Avala nature reserve has been protected by law since 1859. It is very nice for walking tours, picnic possibilities and outdoor sport activities. VINA The Vina suburb is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Belgrade

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Europe, the lower Danube region and the Mediterranean. For organized tours, contact our nearest tourist information center. TOPIDER PARK The wooded and well-kept Topider Park stretches over 111,336 m2, in the Topider River valley, and for 150 years has been a favorite picnic spot of the people of Belgrade. character of the area. After the Second World War, regulation of the Topider River was carried out, which led to this natural complex becoming Belgrades most frequented picnic spot. Within the beautiful woodland surroundings are the Topider Church (Topiderska crkva), the Guard House (Dom garde), and a number of restaurants. BELGRADE BUS SIGHTSEEING TOURS Duration: 90 minute guided tour Itinerary: Belgrade City Hall, National Parliament, Terazije, Republic Square, Studentski Trg, Belgrade Fortress, Varo Gate, New Belgrade, Topidersko brdo, Dedinje, Trg osloboenja, Slavija, Trg Nikole Paia Departure point: Trg Nikole Paia 12 (12, Nikola Pais Square), every Sunday at 10 am (in English) and 12 noon (in Serbian) ROYAL PALACES Duration: two hour guided tour Itinerary: Bus ride to Dedinje, followed by a walking tour of the park, the Royal Palace and the White Palace Departure point: Trg Nikole Paia 12 (12, Nikola Pais Square), every Saturday and Sunday, at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Available: from April 1 to October 30 Bookings: Tourist Information Center, Makedonska 5, 334 3460 WALKING TOUR OF THE OLD TOWN AND BELGRADE FORTRESS Duration: two hour guided tour Itinerary: Albanija Tower, Republic Square, Knez Mihailova Street, Kralja Petra Street, Kneza Sime Markovia Street, Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade Fortress (Gratitude to France Monument, Military Museum, The Victor Monument, Ruer Bokovi Observatory, Ruica Church, St. Paraskevis Chapel, Neboja Tower, Gate of Charles VI) Departure point: in front of

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and is widely renowned for its sites of exceptional archaeological interest. The prehistoric site of Belo brdo is right on the banks of the Danube and is a site known internationally for the remains of a large Neolithic settlement found there, in a cultural layer 10.5 m (34.5 ft) deep and covering an area of nearly 10 hectares (25 acres).

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Albanija Tower (at the entrance to Pedestrian Subway), every Saturday at 11 am (in Serbian) and 1 pm (in English) Available: from May 9 to October 15 Tickets: Tourist information Center, Terazije (Pedestrian Subway), 263 5622 From May 9 to October 15 OLD ZEMUN Duration: 90 minute guided tour Itinerary: Old City Hall, Gospodska Street, Glavna Street, Madlenijanum Theater, Panteli Foundry, Karamatas House, Gardo, Sinelieva Street, Church of St Nikolai, Zemun Promenade, Old Harbor Masters Office and Old Custom House Departure point: Zgrada Starog Magistrata (Old City Hall), every Saturday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm From May 9 to October 15 Tourist Information Center Zemun, Zmaj Jovina 14, 2192 094

Each of the layers that have accumulated, and which mark the individual phases of life in Vina (covering the period from about 4,500 BC to 3,200 BC) contains a veritable treasure trove of the most diverse artifacts: tools and weapons of stone and bone, everyday domestic vessels, richly decorated ritual vases, a large quantity of figurines in the shape of humans and animals in exceptionally striking style, jewellery of various rare types and expensive materials and countless other articles and works of art produced at Vina itself or brought in from distant parts from Central

During the first decades of the 19th century this area was full of vineyards and country houses belonging to the wealthy. In this area of ponds, reeds and rushes, the first park in Belgrade emerged. Between 1831 and 1833 plane trees were planted in what were the old lime pits around Prince Milos Residence, and they still stand there today. The planting of Topider was carried out by able Czech gardeners. The central section made up of flower beds is of symmetrical design and faces Milos residence, finishing in front of a stone obelisk (erected in 1859) thereby emphasizing the formal

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OPEN BUS SIGHTSEEING Duration: 50 70 minute guided tour Itinerary: Belgrade City Assembly, National Parliament, Kneza Miloa St, Bulevar Mira, Josip Broz Tito Memorial Center, St Sava Temple, Terazije, Republic Square, Studentski Square, Belgrade Fortress, Varo Gate, New Belgrade Departure point: Trg Nikole Paia 12 (12, Nikola Pais Square), every day except Sunday at 11 am in Serbian, English and French Reservation and information: BS TOURS Savski trg 1a; 761 4693, 668 8448 www.bstours.rs Information: Tourist information Center, Terazije (Pedestrian Subway), 263 5622 and Tourist Information Center, Makedonska 5, 334 3460

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Balloon ride

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BALLOON RIDE OVER BELGRADE Duration: 60 to 90 minutes Schedule: - Organized transportation to the take off point and back after the flight - Champagne celebration at the landing point - Diploma awarding with attractive gifts Tickets: Balon servis, Salvadora Aljendea 5/9, 065 334 3434 and 062 252 067, www.balonservis.rs JEVREMOVAC BOTANIC GARDEN Duration: two hours Departure point: Major gate of the Botanic Garden (Takovska 43), every Saturday, at 12 noon

RAKIA TOUR OF BELGRADE Schedule: - Tasting of six different kinds of rakia, served with appropriate snacks, in three different places in Belgrade - Services of a professional guide in Serbian or English - Presentations, lectures and expert commentary at Rakia Bars Departure point: Rakia bar III (Strahinjia Bana 21), every Saturday, at 5 pm Contact: Magelan Tourist Agency and Rakia Bars On weekdays: 021 472 4088 On weekends: 065 624 3526 www.visitserbia.org www.rakiabar.com Bookings: Reservations are required 24 hours in advance (by 5 pm on Friday). Minimum six persons, maximum 20 persons.

EURO METRO ON THE WATER Schedules: - Regular cruises daily, at 7 pm, from Zemun to Brankos Bridge and back - Dinner cruises every Friday and Saturday, at 8:30 pm, from Zemun to Ada Meica and back Departure point: Kej osloboenja 11a Contact: Zemun, Kej osloboenja 11a, 062 212 112, 064 823 4531 www.metronavodi.com DANUVIJE TOURIST BOAT Departure point: Sava passenger deck (Savsko pristanite), near Bella Vista Restaurant Contact: 064 355 8844, 064 234, 3100, www.danuvije.com Excursions Tour organizers are responsible for departure times and schedules

KEJ YACHT CLUB Duration: two hours

For all other sightseeing tours in and around Belgrade (the wine tour, ethno-eco excursion and visit to Viminacium), go to one of our information centers.

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MINIBUS SIGHTSEEING TOUR A minibus passes by the main sights of the city. Duration: two hours Departure point: in front of Balkan Hotel (Prizrenska 2), on weekdays, at 10:50 am Tickets: Glob Metropoliten Tours, Dositejeva 26, 218 1181, www.metropoliten.com

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

River Sightseeing Tours The organizers are responsible for departures and sightseeing schedules River cruises CRUISE ON SIRONA BOAT Schedules: - Belgrade from the rivers every Saturday and Sunday, 10 am 12 noon and 5 pm 7 pm - Danube Lunch Cruise every Saturday and Sunday, 1 pm 4 pm - Belgrade at night (with dinner) every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 pm to 11 pm (Wednesdays available only from May 20 to September 16) - Midnight cruise every Friday and Saturday, 11:30 pm 1:30 am (available only from May 22 to September 11) - Regular sightseeing tours from April 24 to mid October Contact: Sava Passenger Dock (Savsko pristanite), Karaoreva, 303 9090, 063 287 868, www.sirona-cruises.com

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

BEAUTIFUL SREM A one-day boat and minibus guided excursion. The minimum number of passengers is eight and the price is all-inclusive, except for lunch in Koleba restaurant and snacks at Stremen. Schedule: At 9 am departure by boat from the pier in Blok 44, on the Sava promenade. Welcome drink on board. At 10 am landing at the pier in Jakovo. A ride on konjobus a horsedrawn bus to Stremen Farm (coffee and strudel served), tour of Fenek Monastery, Golden Cross, Boljevci village Ethno House of the Stajkov family, nautical village, Biser restaurant, the Bojin Forest and lunch in Koleba restaurant, open-air stage, trim track, a horse and buggy ride. At 5 pm return by minibus At 6 pm arrival to New Belgrade (Blok 44) Contact: Public Tourism Company Surin, Kosovska 2, 069 690 690, www.surcin.net

MOUNT FRUKA GORA AND NOVI SAD One-day guided bus tour for groups of 2 or more. Schedule: - Visit to Kruedol Monastery (XIV century) - Tour of the historic town of Sremski Karlovci, including the visit to one of the wine cellars - Tour of Petrovaradin Fortress and the City of Novi Sad Departure point: Trg Nikole Paia 12 (12, Nikola Pais Square), every Saturday, at 9:30 am Return: at 8 pm Contact: Magelan Tourist Agency, 021 472 4088, 065 624 3526, www.visitserbia.org Bookings: Reservations are required at least 18 hours in advance (by 5 pm on Friday). A special discount of 50 percent is available for reservations and payments made seven days prior to the departure.

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Major cultural and entertaining events organized in our city are spots with the highest concentration of positive energy. Each year Belgrade hosts a range of international cultural events with a three-, four-, and even five-decade long tradition. OPEN HEARTS STREET Each January 1, Svetogorska and Makedonska Streets After the New Years Eve, walk through these streets and take a part in this traditional gathering. In front of the theatre building, a performance is held by the actors, singers and other participants in the culturalentertaining programme. The programme for children (actors, musicians, Santa Clause) and adults (cooked brandy and wine for a good morning) starts at noon. The traditional New Years pageant with a carriage followed by the performers will then start a tour of the city streets, creating a carnival atmosphere of song, music, and dance. www.tob.co.rs FEST international film festival Represents the film achievements of the highest range of world cinema, the winners and other participants of the festival. It is in February, to meet the Oscar award. www.fest.rs GUITAR ART FESTIVAL The Festival brings together classical guitar players, from music school students and their professors to world-renowned guitar artists. Held annually, it features master classes, lectures, music competitions, concerts, launches and exhibitions. www.gaf.rs DAYS OF BELGRADE Since 2002, the period between two important events in the history of Belgrade - from the 16th to the 19th April - is celebrated as the Days of Belgrade. The Slavic name of Belgrade was first mentioned in a written document on 16th April 878, while on the 19th April 1867 Belgrade was liberated from the Turks. Over these four days a large number of exhibitions, concerts, performances and official presentations are organized. Belgrade City Council awards the City of Belgrade Prize and the City of Belgrade Young Artists Prize. www.danibeograda.org FASHION SELECTION April in Belgrade is for a while enriched with unique fashion event, the Fashion Selection! All fashion lovers and style addicts will absorb new fashion imperatives, all esthetes and visionaries will shiver before original and impressive locations, while the rest will simply enjoy in the elite company, good atmosphere and a cup of great coffee! www.fashionselection.org BELGRADE MARATHON Belgrade marathon concerns the main race over 42 km and a Fun Run of 5 km. A week before the full marathon, the Childrens marathon is run, a race organized for the youngest competitors. It is held in the mid April. www.bgdmarathon.org

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BELGRADE FASHION WEEK One of the premier city events Belgrade Fashion Week is organized twice a year: at the end of October and in the middle of April. With the most important domestic designers and fashion companies, attractive foreign brands from domestic market, talented young designers, students from Faculty of Applied Arts, interesting designers from abroad as well as numerous media at one place, Belgrade Fashion Week is a must attend event. www.belgradefashionweek.com MUSEUM NIGHT Since 2005 an event has been organized in spring and autumn when for the price of one entry ticket you can go round dozens of Belgrade museums, galleries and other cultural institutions and enjoy a wide-ranging artistic program. www.nocmuzeja.org BELGRADE DESIGN WEEK This event is the annual meeting point of youth East Europes creative industries. A cutting edge regional design show, with a lot of fun along

the way guaranteed by Belgrades reputation: the gourmet and nightlife capital of new Europe. www.belgradedesignweek.com BELGRADE SPORT FEST The motto of this unique festival which brings together a large number of young people is: Make friends and enjoy the nature through sports. The purpose of this event is the promotion of recreational sport and a healthy lifestyle. Bungee jumping, demonstration of martial arts, international beach volley, basketball and football tournaments as well as sailing and kayak regattas are just some of the attractive disciplines organized for five years in a row on the seaside of Belgrade. This sport festivity on the last weekend of May, on Ada Ciganlija! www.belgradesportfest.com INTERNATIONAL KNIGHTS TOURNAMENT SVIBOR Attractive international knights tournament taking place in Belgrade fortress, Kalemegdan, in June. It Events

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is organized on the big Christian holiday, Holy Trinity and reminds us on tournaments that were organized in 15th century for knights and nobles, during the rule of despot Stefan Lazarevi. www.svibor.rs BELEF Belgrade Summer Festival is an international festival that gathers theatre and dance, visual arts and music. Presents innovative artistic programs at squares and streets of Belgrade, theatres and other city venues.

the Beer Fest on the list. August 2008. www.belgradebeerfest.com BELGRADE BOAT CARNIVAL is held every last Saturday in August, during the afternoon, on Sava and Danube rivers. Carnival following program: Belgrade sailing clubs show, Belgrade rowing and canoeing clubs show, Jet Ski show river attractions, kids carnival and boat Carnival. www.tob.co.rs

the theatre of Serbia. The Festival is of competitive nature. Promoted by BITEF Theatre. Held in September, lasts for about 15 days. www.bitef.rs INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF CHILDREN OF EUROPE JOY OF EUROPE The International event of children socializing, demonstrating artistic creativity of children coming from the European countries (music, musicperforming and visual creativity). Held in the first week of October,

OCTOBER SALON Hosting of presentation of the most significant recent achievements of domestic authors in the field of fine and applied arts and design. Promoted by the Cultural Centre of Belgrade. Held in October, lasts for 25 days. www.oktobarskisalon.org BELGRADE BOOK FAIR The international event of book publishers and bookstores presenting domestic publishing production of domestic and foreign publishers. One of the biggest book fairs in Europe. Separate schedule ensemble is presentation of the country the official guest of the Fair. Promoted by Belgrade Fair. Held at the end of October the beginning of November in the Belgrade Fair halls, lasting one week. www.beogradskisajamknjiga.com BELGRADE JAZZ FESTIVAL This is an international festival, with a series of concerts by local and foreign performers held in the Belgrade Dom omladine, the

a great number of foreign visitors, it is best to book a hotel room at least one month before the holidays. www.beogradskanovagodina.org If you would like to see a famous opera, ballet, musical, cabaret or concert, visit one of the following theatres: NATIONAL THEATRE, www.narodnopozoriste.rs
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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 not fail to visit Belgrade Arena (www.arenabeograd.com), Kolarac Concert Hall (www.kolarac.rs), Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra (www.bgf.co.rs) and Sava Center (www.savacentar.com). Events

Dom sindikata main hall, Kolareva zadubina and other venues. The organizer is Dom omladine, Belgrade. It is held at the end of October and lasts around five days. www.belgrade-jazzfest.org NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES On 31st of December is organized celebration on the main city squares and streets, with live music and fireworks. All restaurants and discos prepare special programmes. Due to

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Produced and organized by BELEF Center. Held in the period July August. www.belef.org BELGRADE BEER FEST has set new standards for all similar manifestations, serving as a role-model event for other outdoor manifestations in terms of organization, production, and realization. Belgrade Beer Fest broke all records. When planning summer activities, one is sure to put

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS This tourist and cultural event has taken place in Belgrade since 2002. The aim of European Heritage Days is to promote the cultural and natural heritage of the people of Europe as a shared heritage. www.beograd.rs BITEF Belgrade International Theatre Festival The Festival is an international festivity of theatrical creativity of new theatre trends of the international theater and

lasts for one week. www.joyofeurope.rs BEMUS Belgrade Music Festivities The International music event of music ensembles and soloists presenting themselves by performing classical artistic and ethno music as well as pieces of contemporary music production. Promoted by Jugokoncert. Held in the first half of October, lasts for about 15 days. www.jugokoncert.rs

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relaxed from the very entrance to the furthest parts of this remarkably spacious club. Belle poque, Wine-Cocktail-Bar & Restaurant, Dorda Vaingtona 2, 334 5383 At the point where the nightlife area of Dorol begins, the Mediterranean gastronomic inspirations, great bar and the authentic Belgrades hospitability are fused together, creating a unique atmosphere of this place. Bitef art caf, club, Skver Mire Trailovi 1, 322 0608 Carefully chosen entertainment with a special emphasis on live performances of popular domestic bands, which in the summer period is moved to the Belgrade Fortress. IN THE VICINITY OF KNEZ MIHAILOVA ST. Crveni petao bar, Cara Lazara 16, 262 0050 In the summer time, this famous place is one of the favorite gathering places of Belgraders`. It has a spacious patio with a long bar in the center, surrounded with bar chairs, comfortable armchairs and booths. Vuk, restaurant, Vuka Karadia 12, 328 4370 This restaurants menu is entirely Serbian (authentic national dishes, home-made sweets and cakes). It is located in the very center within the pedestrian precinct of Knez Mihailova Street, with big and nice garden. Freska, restaurant, Vuka Karadia 12, 328 4879 This place has the atmosphere of an Italian coffee bar, achieved through its dcor, Italian cuisine and Italian music constantly playing in the background. Havana, caf & club, Nikole Spasia 1, 328 3108 One of the rare clubs in Belgrade where you can dance salsa and Argentine tango. Akademija, club, Rajieva 10,
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This club became something of a cult place. It played a considerable role in the creation, promotion and affirmation of urban sensibility and cosmopolitan spirit of Belgrade. Closed on Sundays. Informbiro, Studentski trg 11, 262 9491 The Informbiro Club is the club of Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra and it is only a few steps away from Knez Mihailova Street. The name of the club was not chosen accidentally. This IS the place where people exchange all kinds of information. Also, the tickets for concerts and theatre performances are available here. Skadarlija the bohemian quarter, with more then 20 nice and cozy traditional and international restaurants and cafes. Dine & Wine

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There are several areas in Belgrade where you can enjoy food, drinks and good atmosphere. Here you are some tips for your easier orientation: DOROL AREA: In the most popular street of Belgrade, you will find a number of excellent restaurants with international cuisine and an exquisite choice of wines: Duomo, Strahinjia Bana 66a, 303 6076 Balzak, Strahinjia Bana 13, 328 5906 Dorian Grey, Kralja Petra 87-89, 263 4151 Living for business, Strahinjia Bana 52, 203 0360 Hunter, Strahinjia Bana 47, 203 0934

Supermarket, corner of Strahinjia Bana and Vinjieva Streets, 065 3805 044 An out-of-the-ordinary place combining a restaurant, spa center and beauty & fashion lounge, where you can purchase hard-to-find and curious home accessories, unique pieces of clothing designed by up-and-coming young fashion designers, skin care and other beauty produce, wines, Apple computers... Open 10 am 12 midnight. Bistro Pastis, cafe bar, Strahinjia Bana 52a, 328 8188 This place is inspired by French bistros, with small round tables and an atmosphere that will make you feel as if you were in Paris. A HOT SPOT place in town and Belgraders favorite WiFi.

KD, bar, Gospodar Jevremova 7, 263 8752 This small basement bar offers a great and cozy atmosphere with urban audience and excellent choice of music. Dont miss it, especially in autumn and wintertime! Rakia bar, Dobraina 5, 328 6119, Kralja Milutina 4, 369 2805, Strahinjia Bana 21, 291 0070 The only bar specializing in the tastes of Serbia and serving more than 130 good-quality brandies, accompanied with appropriate snacks. The Tube, club, Dobraina 17 If you want a real clubbing experience, go to Tube. The audience is made up of urban people, between the age of 25 and 40, while the atmosphere is

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OTHER CITY CENTER LOCATIONS Manje, restaurant, Svetozara Markovia 49, 362 1111 This oasis of authentic spiritual and urban atmosphere. The menu features national Serbian dishes gourmet specialties, grilled meats, fish and fresh, home-made dishes. Wine Bar Barbaresco, Nebojina 8, 386 3888. This wine shop and bar owes its name to the Italian wine barbaresco. This is a wine bar where you can taste wine by the glass or buy some of the offered wines to take home. The Federal Association of Globe Trotters, Despota Stefana 7/-1, 3242303 Become the meeting spot of world travelers. Very cozy and relaxed place. They organize parties, festivities, film projections, acting and singing performances, with various food and drinks. Pomodoro, Hilandarska 32, 3342897 Youll taste real Italian pizza prepared in wooden oven and a cup of excellent espresso. Plastik, Takovska 34, 324 5437 This club has always been a place featuring electronic music. It was conceived as a mainstream club hosting 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-made beer. Mr. Stefan Brown, Corner of Nemanjina and Sarajevska St, 9th floor The ambience of this restaurant resembles that of famous international clubs with a huge bar in the middle where, all night long, the

Lava bar, restaurant, bar & club, Kneza Miloa 77, 361 0525 It was conceived as a multifunctional space offering the possibility of an all-day stay and tasting of first-class Mediterranean cuisine, relaxation with lounge music (live bands on weekends) and a top-quality selection of international and national wines and cigars. WiFi. AREA BELOW KALEMEGDAN PARK Kalemegdanska terasa, restaurant, Mali Kalemegdan bb, 328 2727 This restaurant, hidden in greenery, in the historic environment of the Belgrade Fortress, with a matchless view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, is very appreciated by gourmets due to its authentic national and international cuisine with live music every night. Vodenica, Bul. vojvode Bojovia 5b, 262 8250 they serve a number of French specialties. WiFi. Zaplet, Kajmakalanska 2, 240 4142 This is a stylish restaurant with modern dcor and pleasant atmosphere, whose excellent staff will wish you a warm welcome every day, except Monday. It is recommended that you make a reservation, since this place is loved by the local people. Violeta, kuo stara, Topolska 4, 243 1458 This place is divided up into two parts: the restaurant and the coffee bar. It has become famous for its daring and unusual fusion of different tastes and types of food.

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Restaurant Vodenica is located on the chops of two rivers under the ancient walls of Kalemegdan fortress straight forward to Neboja tower. Sea food and fish are

prepared on traditional natural charcoal griddle. Langouste, restaurant, Kosaniev venac 29, 328 3680 The Mediterranean cuisine of Langouste restaurant requires top-quality ingredients and an absolute dedication. It takes a lot of knowledge, experience, imagination and love to prepare in the best possible manner the finest fish, lobsters and other seafood as well as the fruits grown in the gardens and vineyards along the coast. Magacin, Karaoreva 2-4, 062 715 848 This is a spacious club furnished with a number of beautiful details, a large bar, bar tables and booths on the upper level. This is the place for the people of different tastes (21+) that do have some things in common, such as fancy wardrobe and love for the disco sound. Cantina de Frida, Beton Hala, Karaoreva 2-4, 218 1107

charming, skillful bartenders prepare all kinds of different cocktail drinks. Biblioteka, Terazije 27, 303 7450 This place is an interesting combination of a reading-room, coffee shop and restaurant. Have a breakfast, coffee, lunch or just a pint of beer in the evening choose whatever you like. WiFi. Absinthe, restaurant & bar, Kralja Milutina 33, 324 0266 This is a French bistro restaurant. Although it is full of constant hubbub and noise, it offers pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, as well as excellent food and drinks with more than 50 different kinds of cocktail drinks. As regards the food,

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A meeting point for friends who like to sing, dance (live bands) and dine together, celebrating life. The menu of the restaurant Cantina de Frida features a number of various delicious and colorful dishes originating from Spain and other Mediterranean countries, served on small plates (tapas), or on big plates containing extended servings to be shared among friends. Anderground, Pariska 1a, 262 5681 It is impossible to imagine Belgrade without this club. Even though it is located in cellars under an ancient fortress, its dcor a successful combination of details from the past and the urban elements from the present time creates a unique atmosphere. This club mainly features electronic music: techno, house, hip-hop, drumnbase. It fluctuates between mainstream and alternative music. Baltazar, Karaoreva 9,

THE DANUBE PROMENADE At the bank of the Danube you will find splavovi floating raft

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ZEMUN Reka, restaurant & club, Kej osloboenja 73b, 2611 625 This fish restaurant is one of the most popular venues in Belgrade. Its home-like atmosphere and live music every night are the reasons why you must not fail to visit this place. Ona a ne neka druga, Grobljanska

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069 2000 100 The club is characterized by excellent, friendly bartenders, great fun, energy of youth and a waiting line at the door. All these also explain why Belgrade has become known as the New York of the Balkans. It is divided into three rooms that vibrate to the sounds of funky and dancehouse music. Apartman, Karaoreva 43 Apartman is located on a sixth floor with a lift leading directly to this floor and opening into the club. It has a large and spacious bar and a roomy terrace overlooking the whole city with a view that leaves nobody indifferent. The DJ plays the latest disco house hits. The party usually starts at 11 pm! This is a club without taboos and everybody is welcomed!

clubs with gorgeous patios on the water. Bahus, restaurant, Kej osloboenja bb, 301 5083 abar, Kej osloboenja bb, 319 1226 Amsterdam, Kej osloboenja bb, 319 4971 H2O, club, Kej osloboenja bb Get relaxed with DJing in this club with an elliptical central bar, featuring cocktails and exotic drinks provide more than it takes to warm up for the third phase of a night out. arda Stara koliba, restaurant, Ue bb This restaurant provides a stunning view of the two rivers, their confluence and the Belgrade Fortress. This is a small, secluded restaurant with the kitchen positioned in the center of the restaurant which enables the guests to follow the entire process of meal preparation.

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THE SAVA PROMENADE Freestyler, Savski kej bb, 064 2026 272 Freestyler mainly features commercial house music. In the center of this raft club is the bar, surrounded with the dancing area. Sound, Savski kej bb Club Sound exists for thirteen years already, and all this time it has been aiming to fuse urban musical trends with its warm and original atmosphere. For quite some time, Sound has been having the status of Belgrades cult place and a trendsetter and its popularity and continued existence rank it within the top European clubs.

9, 063 745 4000 A small bistro in the Gardo area of Zemun, where good times are guaranteed. It is dedicated to women the most appreciated guests here. Men are not even permitted entry unless theyre in the company of a woman. The waiters are all

men. Women (only) are allowed to break glasses and give waiters an appreciative pinch. The interior is quite charming, and the fact that the bistro is often jam-packed and stuffy doesnt stop the guests from getting up on the benches and dancing with joy to the sounds of live music. aran, Kej osloboenja 53 Here you will find a great variety of sea and freshwater fish, prepared by top-class chefs who apply both, traditional recipes and modern culinary trends. This restaurant offers live music and a beautiful patio overlooking the Danube as well as an excellent choice of national and international wines. Sala, Sinelieva 34, 2190 324 In the old core of Zemun, near to Gardo tower, is unique oasis of peace and treasury of Sala kitchen. Here, above Danube, big and powerful dissipated in the plain, Sala with a beautiful garden. And in winter, when the snow covered roofs of the old Gardo, fire is crackling in a fireplace and in the brassy furnaces.

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Delta City, Jurija Gagarina 16 www.deltacity.rs Ue, Blok 16 GREEN MARKETS Every part of the city has its own Green market open-air places where season fruit and vegetables can be bought. They are habits and needs, part of everyday life in the City. Beside fruits and vegetables, you can buy fish, eggs, cheese and meet. Please note that everything you buy is natural. Prices are very popular and the experience is really unique. Best time to try it is on Saturdays and Sundays. SOUVENIRES You can buy all sorts of souvenirs in Knez Mihailova St. and in Kalemegdan Park. Tourist information centers page 19 Belgrade Window - Beogradski izlog, 6/1 Knez Mihailova St Here you can buy various items of artistic value or for everyday use ceramic, glass, T-shirts, organizers, rucksacks and keys inspired by Belgrade motifs. Working hours: 6 am 5 pm Markets in the center: Zeleni venac, Kaleni, Palilula, Bajloni, eram.

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Ethno souvenirs The Ethnographic Museum offers a good range of locally-produced arts and crafts. Zdravo ivo, Nuieva 3 a special souvenir store, where you can not just buy a souvenir as a memory of your visit, but get closer to beautiful products of traditional Serbian hand crafts. If you want to buy guides, maps and other brochures about our city, go to one of the bookstores in Knez Mihailova St. or visit our tourist information centers. Shop Dont Stop!

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Take a walk through the streets of Belgrade and enjoy looking into the beautiful shop-fronts, where you can see and feel the harmony between the old and the conservative and contemporary fashion trends. From the old craftsmens workshops and the large fresh products markets, to the luxury boutiques and modern shopping centers, shopping in Belgrade is a real treat. The Knez Mihailova street pedestrian area, from Republic Square to Kalemegdan, is the centre of Belgrade in terms of shopping and in all other respects. Shopping malls in the city will offer you world known brands:

City Passage, Obiliev venac 20 New Millennium, Spasiev prolaz (entrance from 19-21 Knez Mihailova and from Obiliev venac) ZIRA, shopping mall, corner of Ruzveltova and Cvijieva St, Shopping mall, supermarket and hotel at one place. www.ziracentar.com In New Belgrade, you will find two biggest malls with not only shopping opportunities, but good snacks and drinks facilities as well. Or you can end your shopping with a good movie at the same place.

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For travel agencies that can organize the real Belgrade experience from 200 up to 500 euros, visit www.tob.co.rs, www.yuta.rs, or contact one of these: A Taste of Belgrade Eurojet Bulevar Arsenija arnojevia 76, 11070 Novi Beograd 313 3692, www.eurojet.rs City of Future of South Europe Magelan Zmaj Jovina 23, 21000 Novi Sad 021 472 4088, www.magelan.rs Weekend in Belgrade Glob Metropoliten Tours Dositejeva 26, 11000 Beograd 218 1181, www.metropoliten.com Belgrade Weekend on Right Size Intertours Poenkareova 20, 11000 Beograd 276 2139, www.intertours.co.rs Spirit of Belgrade Jat Airlift Bulevar umetnosti 16, 11 000 Beograd
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Belgrade City Break Jungle travel Njegoeva 31v, 11 000 Beograd 243 3747, www.jungletribe.com Wine Roads of Belgrade/His Highness Tartuffe of Belgrade/Belgrade through History Pan Europa Adriatic Bulevar despota Stefana 33, 11 000 Beograd 303 3948, www.adriatic.rs

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BELGRADE NIKOLA TESLA AIRPORT 209 4444, www.beg.aero Fly with our national carrier Jat, check their promotional fairs on www.jat.com Transfers from the airport to the city centre: Jat Airways bus service Journey time: 30 min; Route: Hotel Slavija terminal Railway Station Novi Beograd (Fontana shopping centre) Nikola Tesla Airport Hours of operation: first to last flight every hour GSP (City public transport) bus route 72 Journey time: 40 min. Route: Zeleni venac market Novi Beograd Municipality Studentski grad Vojvoanska ulica Nikola Tesla Airport Hours of operation: 4:45 am 11:40 pm Frequency: every 30 min. SERBIAN RAILWAYS Nemanjina 6, 3616 722, www.zeleznicesrbije.com BELGRADE COACH STATION eleznika 4, tel. (switchboard) 264 4455, fax: 2659 480, www.bas.rs LASTA Niki put 4, 2882 740, fax: 2892 392, www.lasta.rs International services, /fax: 2882 364 CITY TRANSPORT Single tickets can be bought in public transport vehicles, from the driver or conductor, at kiosks marked with a ticket sales sticker and at GSP points-of-sale. Day services (4 am midnight) In Belgrade you can use: buses, trolleybuses and trams run by GSP Beograd (Belgrade City Public Transport Company) and bus services operated by private bus companies, on around 130 routes in the immediate city area, both day and night services express minibus routes in the immediate city area buses operated by Lasta transport company and private bus companies on suburban routes taxi and rent-a-car services. Taxi is very cheap, so you can drive through the city from 100 up to 500 dinars, not more. You can find it very easily, on the street, but if you phone them, most of them will give you a discount. So, check their phone numbers on our web site www.tob.co.rs Since most of the attractions are in the city center, we would recommend walking tours or you can easily sightsee Belgrade with tram no. 2. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES: 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 Palata Albania, 2635 622, 2635 343 If you still didnt make a reservation for your room in Belgrade, please do find all information considering hotels, hostels and private accommodation, on www.tob.co.rs Weekend prices are very popular, varies btw 20 180 EUR per night. (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 8 am 7 pm) TOS Tourist Information Centre, Deanska 8a, 3230 566 Zemun Tourist Centre, Zmaj Jovina 14, 2192 094 Belgrade for children The most popular place for children are Belgrade Zoo and Ada Ciganlija where is a unique children open playground Robinson island. Also, there are several children theatres, Pinokio, Duko Radovi, Boko Buha. There are few playgrounds, check the one on the Danube coast, next to the hotel Jugoslavija or PufPuf, Bulevar Mihaila Pupina 165a. You can visit Childrens cultural center and get involved in one of many activities that they offer www.dkcb.rs or take them to Belgrade Hippodrome for a horse ride www.hipodrombeograd.rs If you are in Belgrade in October or April, go to Kids fair www.decijisajam.rs

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