Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe, which is located at the confluence of the rivers Sava and the Danube. It is an amazing city that simply beckons with its unique and mysterious atmosphere, as well as a bizarre mixture of eastern and western culture.
What to see in Belgrade?
The Church of St. Sava
It is one of the largest temples in the world, which is a symbol of the city and all orthodox Serbia. The temple of St. Sava is in Belgrade on Mount Vrachar, where according to the history, by the order of the Turkish governor, the relics of St. Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, were burnt. The history of its creation began in 1935, but first the construction of the cathedral was interrupted by the Second World War, then by the reluctance of the Soviet authorities and only in 2004 the cult building was officially opened. Despite the fact that the interior and exterior decoration of the building has not been completed to this day, the temple, created in the Byzantine style, is striking in its beauty and size. The exterior decoration of the cathedral is made of white marble and granite, and the interior is decorated with a mosaic. When visiting him, do not forget the rules of behavior in the temple .
Kalemegdan Park and the fortress of Belgrade
In the most ancient part of the city there is a popular city park - Kalemegdan park. And on its territory is the most important historical attraction - the Belgrade Fortress. This structure was built more than a thousand and a half thousand years ago and, although it was rebuilt more than once, it survived to our days in fairly good condition. Several medieval towers and gates have survived here, as well as a sliding bridge and clock on the Clock Tower, which have been working for more than 300 years. From the observation platform of the Despot Tower you can observe the wonderful panorama of the city and the confluence of the rivers Danube and Sava.
Complex of royal palaces
In 1929 in Belgrade on the high hill of Dedin the Royal Palace was built. The building is lined with white marble, looks like that time. The interior inside the palace impresses the Majesty - huge solemn halls, faced with a stone and decorated with frescoes. A common picture of the royal decoration of the premises is complemented by many valuable paintings, chests, etc. In 1930, next to the Royal Palace was built the White Palace. Today palaces belong to the heir to Alexander II and are used as a summer residence of the royal family.
Museums of Belgrade
One of the museums that attracts tourists from all over the world is the Nikola Tesla Museum, opened by the rule of socialist Yugoslavia in 1952 in memory of the great Serbian physicist and inventor of electricity. The Nikola Tesla Museum is located in an old mansion in the center of Belgrade, where many original documents, photographs, drawings, drawings, letters of the inventor are stored, as well as magazines and books about his life and work, and even an urn with his ashes.
Also, being in Belgrade, it is worth to visit the Serbian National Aviation Museum. There are several types of known aircraft and helicopters that were produced in the 50-80s, as well as more than 130 aircraft engines, radars and various equipment.
Another not less visited place is the military museum. Located in the Belgrade Fortress, it attracts the attention of many tourists with the presence of more than 40,000 military exhibits from different eras - uniforms and weapons, mock-ups of fortresses, photographs, maps of military operations, banners and coins and much more. In addition, before the entrance to the museum exhibited a huge collection of artillery and armored vehicles from all over Europe.
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In Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which, by the way, is a country of visa-free entry for Russians , come to admire the enchanting sights, as well as for exciting and unforgettable impressions.