11 of the best places to visit in Serbia
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Loading... - Amelia Poulin
- 22 Aug 2022
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You can’t (or shouldn’t) visit Serbia without dodging the city centre cars and hitting the underground bars in buzzing Belgrade. It would be similarly criminal to skip the candy-coloured European Capital of Culture-to-be, Novi Sad.
But there’s far more to explore than the capital and its second city. Going deeper into the central and south-western regions of the country delivers fruitful results: colourful cities, glorious gorges and mountains for days.
Explore the 11 best places to visit in Serbia…
1. Belgrade
Belgrade is a mish-mash of grand architecture, bursts of green spaces, stylish stores, and brutalist buildings on the outskirts of the city. Its daytime to-do list is almost as impressive as the night’s.
For those not brave (or hip) enough for the clubs, the promenade along the Danube hosts restaurants serving traditional Balkan cuisine with a modern edge – Ambar, in particular, is a must.
Walking is essential, as there is no metro connecting the city’s highlights (that means there are a lot of cars, so keep your wits about you when trying to cross the road).
2. Novi Sad
Where Belgrade is busy, Novi Sad is markedly relaxed. The capital of autonomous region Vojvodina, and the jewel of central Serbia, marches to the beat of its very own chilled-out drum. Even when Svetozar Miletic Square in the city centre fills up with, say, a foodie market or a live performance, nobody seems particularly stressed, or in a rush.
Strolling through the centre offers the chance to see grand orthodox churches and the majestic Name of Mary's rainbow-striped spire - as well as more modern trendy clothing shops, bars with outdoor seating, and a variety of ice cream parlours along Dunavska Street, which leads to a nature fix at the serenely peaceful Danube Park.
There, you’ll find protected flora and fauna (which you’ll have to appreciate without the signage – unless you read Serbian, in Cryllic, flawlessly). The city’s museums and art galleries are all a five minute walk away, and a short walk over the river takes you to the city’s piece de resistance: Petrovaradin Fortress. The fringes of the bushy green Fruska Gora National Park can be seen in the distance. Read More…
