Top 10 Destinations in Serbia

Ranked second in beauty and size, it is only fair to give the country's second largest city this spot.

 Novi Sad is known as the Serbian Athens for good reason.

The city centre is one of the most prestigious in the country, and the Petrovaradin Fortress is just as famous as Kalemegdan.

The city also hosts EXIT Festival In summer, one of the most famous parties in Europe.

Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia

Mount Tara - Serbia

Tara may be the most impressive large hill in the country.

The largest forest area in the country hides one of the best national parks among its trees, surrounded by the famous Drina River and its breathtaking valleys.

There is plenty for wildlife lovers to enjoy too, as you may come across a brown bear or a peregrine falcon.

Mount Tara

Serbia's third largest city is different from its two bigger sisters to the north.

The Balkan influence is strong here, but there are plenty of horrific remains left here like the famous Skull Tower.

Although most of the skulls have disappeared, those that remain remain a horrific reminder of what happened in this city more than 500 years ago.

Niš, Serbia

Drvengrad

Drvengrad was designed specifically for the 2004 classic film Prince of Costa Rica, also known as Küstendorf.

This village is full of streets dedicated to some of the greats of the modern world, reinforcing the idea of Drvengrad as a playground for creative genius.

Drvengrad, Serbia

Oplenac

It's a cute little town halfway between Belgrade and Niš, but it's the church that stands above the town that demands a visit.

Its official name is St. George's Church, but most know it simply as Oplenac.

 The entire Karadjordjević family is buried here, inside a church with impressive interiors.

With over 40 million pieces of stained glass creating a truly amazing mosaic, and with over 15,000 colours.

Oplenac, Serbia

Frushka Gora

Located in the Vojvodina province of northern Serbia, this city is a largely flat, leafy, wooded area, but one mountain stands out on the horizon.

There are also plenty of quiet monasteries hidden away inland too, housing some of the best frescoes in the region.

Additionally make sure to visit Salaš for lots of great food.

Frushka Gora

Sremski Karlovci

 Sremski Karlovci could be the most beautiful city in Serbia.

Although it is small (it is home to less than 9,000 people), its history and significance are known throughout the state.

Once the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Habsburg Monarchy, it has long been the cultural capital of Serbian Vojvodina.

The architecture matches this political and spiritual significance.

If you only have one day trip to Serbia, make it to Sremski Karlovci.

Sremski Karlovci

Novi Pazar

From a quiet northern village to Serbia's most exclusive city.

Novi Pazar is the centre of Islamic culture in the country, and one of the last remnants of more than 500 years of Ottoman heritage.

In addition, one of Serbia's first capitals is located nearby, the ruined fortress called Stari Ras.

Novi Pazar, Serbia

Golubak Castle

she fort From the fourteenth century it is located in the east of the country, and it is not difficult to see why this location was chosen given its strong and protective fortifications.

The castle is located on the edge of the mighty Danube River, giving a scary impression from the start.

Golubac Castle, Serbia