Coming to Čačak in mountainous Western Serbia, you’ll pass more of your trip outside the town than in it. That is no insult to this likeable city of 73,000 but underlines just how much beauty there is in Čačak’s backyard. The undisputed treasure is the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, easily one of Serbia’s most beautiful and culturally …
Down the Danube River from Belgrade, Semederevo is a city that was planned as Serbia’s capital in the 15th century not long before the Ottomans took over the country. Despot Đurađ Branković’s colossal fortress is still going strong after centuries of conflict and a catastrophic explosion in the Second World War. Those last decades of …
Bordering Kosovo in the west of the country, Novi Pazar might confound your expectations of how a Serbian city is supposed to be. The minaret in the centre is a giveaway, as Novi Pazar is 80% Muslim and because of its oriental spirit is sometimes described as a mini-Istanbul. The city’s story began in the …
Is there a European capital with a more turbulent history than Belgrade? At the frontier of empires and the junction of the great Danube and Sava rivers, this is one of the oldest cities on the continent. As proof of the constant war and upheaval few buildings in Belgrade are older than a couple of …
Serbia’s second city is on the Danube, upriver from Belgrade and downriver from Budapest, which exerted a historical influence on this place. By Serbian standards Novi Sad is rather young, and took off in the 18th century as a trading hub opposite the mammoth Petrovaradin Fortress, an Austro-Hungarian outpost. In the 1700s and 1800s the …
Serbia has something for everyone, from lively urban attractions, to calm and peaceful towns and villages that dot the magnificent countryside. It is also known for being one of the cheapest destinations in the Balkans, so if you are planning a trip to the region then Serbia is well worth a visit. Aside from a …