Most popular attractions in Belgrade

Belgrade, with its turbulent war-torn past, is like a phoenix rising from the ashes to become one of the most important European capitals today.

Belgrade, home to two million people, is a beautiful city located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers.

You can walk along the river banks, stopping for a drink or meal in a converted riverboat restaurant before visiting the city's highlights.

Moreover, it has become the capital. Serbian Fast becoming known as a hub for international festivals, hosting over 100 festivals a year, you'll surely come across one whenever you visit the city.

Most popular attractions in Belgrade

Avala Tower in Belgrade

The Avala Tower, built in 1965 and destroyed by NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999, was rebuilt in 2010, becoming the tallest telecommunications tower in Balkans.

The original tower, with its observation deck, was a source of pride for the area. Public donations paid for the tower's reconstruction.

Found on Mount Avala on the outskirts of Belgrade, at 206 metres (675 feet) tall, it is the fifth tallest building in Serbia; and you can literally see for miles and miles from the high observation deck.

Avala Tower

Gardos Tower in Belgrade

It is just a small tower when compared to medieval or ancient monuments. It was built in 1896.

But it is as impressive as anything built centuries ago.

Also known as the Millennium Tower or the Tower of Janos Hunyadin, after a Hungarian hero who died over 400 years ago.

Originally one of five towers built by the Hungarians to celebrate 1,000 years of rule in the region, this landmark is located in Zemun, 20 kilometres (13 miles) from Belgrade.

Jardos Tower

Nikola Tesla Museum

More than a century ago, there lived the great inventor Nikola Tesla who invented the alternating current system, the electric coil and related items.

Generations later, these inventions led to a car being named after him, the Tesla electric car.

It also led to the creation of a museum dedicated to his work in central Belgrade.

The Nikola Tesla Museum contains thousands of documents, books, photographs and drawings related to his work in electrifying the world.

The museum also includes interactive exhibits including computer models of his inventions.

Nikola Tesla Museum

Knez Mihailova Street

Every city has a street: a street that exudes charm, is lined with historic buildings and is where shoppers snap up their wares and souvenirs.

In Belgrade, this street is Knez Mihailova Street, named after a Serbian prince.

The street is less than a mile long, and dates back to the days of the Ottomans, although it didn't really exist until the 19th century when the wealthy began building homes here.

Knez Mihailova Street

Ada Ciganlija Peninsula

It is an artificial peninsula located in the Sava River/Lake which is located in the center of Belgrade.

With its beautiful beaches and sports facilities, Ada attracts over 100,000 visitors daily during the summer.

The peninsula is also filled with dense forests resembling the Asian wilderness, so you may see deer, rabbits and foxes.

Houseboats can be found, a weekend getaway for city dwellers.

Furthermore, the peninsula has dozens of sports facilities ranging from tennis courts, rugby pitches and rowing, with artificial ice skating facilities.

Ada Ciganlija Peninsula

Skadarlija Street

This street may not be very long, at just over 400 metres (1,340 feet), but it is the most famous street in Belgrade.

Located in the Old Town, Despot Stefan Street connects to Dusanova Street. The street is lined with old buildings.

With a bohemian atmosphere, this street is a version of Montmartre in Paris.

Outdoor restaurants and cafes welcome patrons, including celebrities from all over the world.

Skadarlija Street

Belgrade Fortress

Due to its strategic defensive location, people have lived at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers since the Neolithic era.

However, it was a 15th century Serbian leader who actually strengthened the fortifications here.

The castle is remarkably intact, and occupies a large part of the area.

In addition to the fortifications, the formal fort area includes a church, a museum, and several popular parks.

Belgrade Fortress