Visit the capital of Serbia , the famous Balkans city where the East meets the West. Stroll down the steep Turkish alleys, wide boulevards, and always busy Knez Mihailova Street. Climb Kalemegdan Fortress ; discover, rubbing shoulders with the Victor Monument , confluence of the Sava and the Danube.
Peek into the massive St. Sava Temple , or soak up the pious atmosphere of the church of St. Take a bite in one of the famous restaurants in the picturesque Skadarska Street while tuning into the vibes of tamburitza music. If you're a walking person with a keen eye for details, any part of Belgrade has a lot to offer.
The dark skyscraper on the right is "Beogradjanka" Building, while the white St. Sava Temple can be seen on the horizon. In the 3rd century B.
During the Roman rule it had great strategic value as the border town of the Roman Empire. During the 5th and 6th century Belgrade was under constant attacks by the Slavs , Huns , Avars , Goths and Sarmatians. Its first Slavic name, "Byelgrad", appeared in the year of , meaning that it was probably inhabited by the Slavs.
Btw, the word Belgrade in its original form Beograd means " White City ". In the second half of the 13th century, Serbian king Stefan Dragutin took the city from the Hungarians. During his reign Belgrade became the capital of Serbia for the first time.
