i went to belgrade in the autum 2010, and i was surprised.. a very nice surprise! it was perfect for a long weekend trip.. charming town with much to see, great nightlife, good shooping, delious food & wine, friendly people!
it's the capital in serbia, and the largst city with a population about 1.7 million. it lies on the confluence of the sava and the danube river.
the city has a long history.. it saw violence again in 1999 with nato's bombing campaign which i remember very well from the new.. this often violent history and outside influence has colored much of belgrade's evolution, which is evident in its culture and architecture. often caught between the hammer and anvil of clashing empires, the city has taken on a unique character, reminiscent of both austrian and turkish influences, with a unique set of communist elements thrown in as yugoslavia was expelled from the eastern bloc in 1948. yet, the city has its own spirit, and in it can be found some not only unique features, but also a healthy joie de vivre in its café culture, nightlife and often mediterranean flavor in its view of life.
belgrade is an energic city, and it's must see destination!
i have taken many hundred phots as usual.. i will share some with you here - enjoy!
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| overview over the town ♥ |
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| sunset... romantic with the couple ♥ |
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| easy to see it has been a war here, nato's bombing in the end of the 90's ♥ |
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| kalemegdan once important military fortification, it now serves as central park of belgrade. accessible from the end of the knez mihailova street. ♥ |
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| kalemegdan - fortress that offers a beautiful view over the new part and sava and danube river ♥ |
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| some serbian food ♥ |
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| ruski - in the heart of belgrade and at Knez Mihailova Street, the main pedestrian street in belgrade. crowded during day and night, mostly shopping and numerous cafes. ♥ |
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| opera resturant - serbian wine was good too ♥ |
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| skadarlija - where the poets, writers, actors went in the early 20th century ♥ |
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| beautiful st sava tempel serbian largest orthodox temple, built from 1935 in several phses and the interior decoration is not yet finished, however visitors have access. |
♥ renie/Ренате
thanks a lot!! :)) yes, i think it's a lovely place and it's nice to go some other places than everybody else do.. more photos from my trips will come, but it takes a bit to fix the photos and so on :)
SvarSlett