City Belgrade in Serbia- The Capital City

Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia has a teeming population of 1.6 million people. It is located in South East European lands. Belgrade is an old city with great historical significance. The name Belgrade literally means White City. Tourists across the world love to visit this wondrous city enriched with many attractions.

History
Belgrade has a turbulent past, one of the oldest European cities- its colorful history has seen significant action for more than 6000 years. The area in and around Sava and Danube rivers has been war ravaged and inhabited by many prehistoric settlers from Bulgaria, Hungary, Austria and Turks. The ancient population of Belgrade was engaged in agricultural activities for many ages. Different types of cultural and traditional impacts have influenced the city’s present lifestyle and culture.

Popular Places and Attractions
Summer time in Belgrade is witness to wide-scale tourism. Tourists from around the world flock to this lovely city to enjoy the open quaint beaches, tranquil rivers, yummy restaurants, Turkish coffee cafes and exciting night life. Activities such as swimming, lazing around, scenic walks, dancing and eating take centre stage for Belgrade visitors.  The city is also active with great sports and cultural life. In addition to all this, the wondrous musical extravaganza and gala beer festivals will also keep visitors enthralled and happy. 

Getting Around
Belgraders are used to chaotic traffic scenes, but average tourists will find such traffic jams a hindrance to their holidaying spirit. Therefore the best way to explore the city is on your two feet. Long treks, cycling around and taking pleasure walks are the order of the day. Public transport facilities include buses, trolleys, trams, private buses, taxis, railways and express mini buses. The best guide is to have some small notes handy to pay for your travel.

Places of Entertainment
Belgrade has various entertaining pockets that attract worldwide visitors to spend leisurely holidays. For history enthusiasts there are historical Churches, museums, monumental structures and spooky cemeteries. Visitors can also visits mosques, parks and gardens. For shopaholics, the Knez Mihailova Street with its vast shopping arcades and shops provide great entertainment. The magical rivers-Sava and Danube also offer wonderful experience to tourists who may swim, cruise on boats or eat in any of the floating restaurants that adorn the rivers. Similarly, the Tasmajdan Park is a favourite haunt for visiting families with children in tow. The children’s amusement park, theatre, swimming pools, Holy Churches, etc are some of the chief features of the parkland.

Accommodation Options
There are more than 50 good hotels in the city, apart from numerous motels, camping sites, youth hostels, bed & breakfast, guesthouse, inns, budget hotels and other private accommodations. Visitors can choose place of stay according to their convenience and budget.

Currency
Belgrade official currency is the Serbian Dinar. 120 Dinars are equivalent to £1. There are many foreign currency exchange offices in the city. Traveller’s cheques are also accepted. Check the news for the latest exchange rates.

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