Guidebook for Belgrade
Arts & Culture
Skadarlija is the bohemian quarter of Belgrade and an unavoidable place to taste local specialties. It also includes well-known art galleries, antique and souvenir shops, and the Sebilj fountain.
596 locals recommend
Skadarlija
24 SkadarskaSkadarlija is the bohemian quarter of Belgrade and an unavoidable place to taste local specialties. It also includes well-known art galleries, antique and souvenir shops, and the Sebilj fountain.
Permanent Exhibition
New permanent collection of the National museum represents huge chronological period from Paleolithic period to 20th century art.
Collection is organized and presented on three levels and 5000sqm of exhibition space. Carefully selected artefacts will tell their stories about history and arts.
More information on: http://www.narodnimuzej.rs/?lang=en
267 locals recommend
Belgrade City Museum
40b ResavskaPermanent Exhibition
New permanent collection of the National museum represents huge chronological period from Paleolithic period to 20th century art.
Collection is organized and presented on three levels and 5000sqm of exhibition space. Carefully selected artefacts will tell their stories about history and arts.
More information on: http://www.narodnimuzej.rs/?lang=en
The collection of the Musem began to form around the time of the establishing of Modern Gallery and by the time of the opening of Museum it counted 3.500 works of art. Today the fund consits of 8.000 works and represents the most relevant collection of art from the Yugoslav art space, which existed from 1900 to 1991. Today, the policy of the Museum of Contemporary Art is based on the observation of contemporary art in Serbia, the Balkan region, and, as much as it is possible, in Europe and worldwide. The museum supplements its collections by purchasing from artists (either from current exhibitions or from studios), and through gifts and legacies.
More information on:
http://eng.msub.org.rs/
179 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
10 UšćeThe collection of the Musem began to form around the time of the establishing of Modern Gallery and by the time of the opening of Museum it counted 3.500 works of art. Today the fund consits of 8.000 works and represents the most relevant collection of art from the Yugoslav art space, which existed from 1900 to 1991. Today, the policy of the Museum of Contemporary Art is based on the observation of contemporary art in Serbia, the Balkan region, and, as much as it is possible, in Europe and worldwide. The museum supplements its collections by purchasing from artists (either from current exhibitions or from studios), and through gifts and legacies.
More information on:
http://eng.msub.org.rs/
The Foundation of Ilija M.Kolarac has developed its work through four centres: the Music Centre, the Lecture Centre with the Gallery, the Centre for Foreign Languages and the Publishing Centre with the Bookshop. The Music Centre promotes artistic music and music culture in Belgrade. The programme caters for music lovers and connoisseurs as well as for professional musicians. More than 300 concerts and different music events are held in the Concert Hall and the Music Gallery every year. The Concert Hall is the oldest and the most eminent performance venue in Belgrade, used primarily for classical, jazz, and ethno music.
http://www.kolarac.rs/concerts-monthly-program/?lang=en
16 locals recommend
Kolarac
46 Kneza MihailaThe Foundation of Ilija M.Kolarac has developed its work through four centres: the Music Centre, the Lecture Centre with the Gallery, the Centre for Foreign Languages and the Publishing Centre with the Bookshop. The Music Centre promotes artistic music and music culture in Belgrade. The programme caters for music lovers and connoisseurs as well as for professional musicians. More than 300 concerts and different music events are held in the Concert Hall and the Music Gallery every year. The Concert Hall is the oldest and the most eminent performance venue in Belgrade, used primarily for classical, jazz, and ethno music.
http://www.kolarac.rs/concerts-monthly-program/?lang=en
Sightseeing
One of the central town squares and the site of some of Belgrade's most recognizable public buildings, including the National Museum, the National Theater and the statue of Prince Michael.
227 locals recommend
Republic Square
3 Trg republikeOne of the central town squares and the site of some of Belgrade's most recognizable public buildings, including the National Museum, the National Theater and the statue of Prince Michael.
Belgrade Fortress consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park,overlooking the Great War Island and the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube, making one of the most beautiful lookouts.
312 locals recommend
Kalemegdanska terasa
Belgrade Fortress consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park,overlooking the Great War Island and the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube, making one of the most beautiful lookouts.
One of the oldest and most valuable monumental complexes of the city,the pedestrian zone with many beautiful old buildings from the 19th century, street performers, boutiques, shops, and restaurants
147 locals recommend
Knez Mihailova St
25 Kneza MihailaOne of the oldest and most valuable monumental complexes of the city,the pedestrian zone with many beautiful old buildings from the 19th century, street performers, boutiques, shops, and restaurants
Tasmajdan Park is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the heart of Belgrade with walking paths,greenery,fountain, playgrounds for children, and other recreational facilities.Family friendly
289 locals recommend
Tašmajdan
26 Ilije GarašaninaTasmajdan Park is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the heart of Belgrade with walking paths,greenery,fountain, playgrounds for children, and other recreational facilities.Family friendly
Located on the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube,It is protected, zoned area of the city,the empire of intact plant and animal life.It is famous for Lido beach,a last oasis of urban Belgrad
21 locals recommend
Great War Island
Located on the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube,It is protected, zoned area of the city,the empire of intact plant and animal life.It is famous for Lido beach,a last oasis of urban Belgrad
Old part of Zemun, which break the monotony of urban living. Narrow, slightly steep cobbled streets with restaurants, galleries, picturesque houses, shops with old craft work.
69 locals recommend
Gardoš
Old part of Zemun, which break the monotony of urban living. Narrow, slightly steep cobbled streets with restaurants, galleries, picturesque houses, shops with old craft work.
Balkan's largest and one of the biggest Orthodox Temples in the world is dedicated to Saint Sava, founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church.The cathedral is clad in white marble and granite.
423 locals recommend
Temple of Saint Sava
2a KrušedolskaBalkan's largest and one of the biggest Orthodox Temples in the world is dedicated to Saint Sava, founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church.The cathedral is clad in white marble and granite.
In city center,you are free to see 300 species of trees and scrubs,700 herbaceous species of native, European and exotic plants and almost 1.000 tropic and subtropic plants, grown in the greenhouse.
147 locals recommend
Jevremovac Botanical Garden
43 TakovskaIn city center,you are free to see 300 species of trees and scrubs,700 herbaceous species of native, European and exotic plants and almost 1.000 tropic and subtropic plants, grown in the greenhouse.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the oldest homes of animal kingdom in Europe, Belgrade Good Hope Garden has 2000 animals and over 270 species. With the nursery for young animals - Baby Zoo, it is one of the cutest zoo gardens
104 locals recommend
Belgrade Zoo
One of the oldest homes of animal kingdom in Europe, Belgrade Good Hope Garden has 2000 animals and over 270 species. With the nursery for young animals - Baby Zoo, it is one of the cutest zoo gardens
Parks & Nature
One of the largest and most beautiful beaches on artificial lakes in Europe,only 4 km far from the city center,surrounded by more than 7 km of well-kept shingle beaches with spots for sports, fitness
46 locals recommend
Ada Ciganlija
One of the largest and most beautiful beaches on artificial lakes in Europe,only 4 km far from the city center,surrounded by more than 7 km of well-kept shingle beaches with spots for sports, fitness
Food Scene
"Three hats" - one of the oldest restaurants in Skadarlija bohemian district, serving traditional Serbian dishes, while live folk music is played at your table.
85 locals recommend
Tri Šešira
29 Skadarska"Three hats" - one of the oldest restaurants in Skadarlija bohemian district, serving traditional Serbian dishes, while live folk music is played at your table.
Walter
57 Strahinjića BanaFamous cevapcici (grilled minced meat fingers).
Shopping
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
56 locals recommend
Farmer's market "Zeleni venac"
Jug Bogdanovahttps://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
As you walk along picturesque Kosančićev venac in Belgrade (as you ought to) take a minute and drop by in Makadam. Located in the basement of an old corner house, this little establishment consists of a bistro and a store.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
8 locals recommend
Makadam Concept Store
20 Kosančićev venacAs you walk along picturesque Kosančićev venac in Belgrade (as you ought to) take a minute and drop by in Makadam. Located in the basement of an old corner house, this little establishment consists of a bistro and a store.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
Named Belgrade Design District (rather handy for tourists, who would otherwise have to ask for Chou-mitch-aevo sou-kat-che), prepare for great local shopping, with the unfinished ’90s interior design exorcism just adding to the somewhat surreal and definitely creative atmosphere of the place. Check out Nešović fine arts gallery for young Serbian art scene, Bartselona gallery for photography exhibition, All Nut for cold pressed and organic local produce, Spice up to invigorate all senses and any of many designer shops for inspiration and cool new clothes.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
26 locals recommend
Belgrade Design District
7-9 Čumićevo sokačeNamed Belgrade Design District (rather handy for tourists, who would otherwise have to ask for Chou-mitch-aevo sou-kat-che), prepare for great local shopping, with the unfinished ’90s interior design exorcism just adding to the somewhat surreal and definitely creative atmosphere of the place. Check out Nešović fine arts gallery for young Serbian art scene, Bartselona gallery for photography exhibition, All Nut for cold pressed and organic local produce, Spice up to invigorate all senses and any of many designer shops for inspiration and cool new clothes.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
Evica gloves are hand-cut and made in small series from special Italian leather. They come in an explosion of colors and shapes and make you feel like a child in front of a candy shop.
They are sold in several places around Belgrade, but you will find a nice selection in Singidunum Gallery, right in the main pedestrian promenade - Knez Mihailova St.
A little trivia: the future Queen of England has been photographed on several occasions wearing Evica’s gloves too.
Evica
Evica gloves are hand-cut and made in small series from special Italian leather. They come in an explosion of colors and shapes and make you feel like a child in front of a candy shop.
They are sold in several places around Belgrade, but you will find a nice selection in Singidunum Gallery, right in the main pedestrian promenade - Knez Mihailova St.
A little trivia: the future Queen of England has been photographed on several occasions wearing Evica’s gloves too.
The shop features unique hand-painted dresses, T-shirts, lazy bags, bags, sleeping masks, an explosion of accessories, a vintage area and many other things, with great energy being the most prominent of all.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
Atelje Petlja
4 VišnjićevaThe shop features unique hand-painted dresses, T-shirts, lazy bags, bags, sleeping masks, an explosion of accessories, a vintage area and many other things, with great energy being the most prominent of all.
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
JSP and Lily Shoes
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
Identity Store Eurocentar
30 MakedonskaJSP and Lily Shoes
More information on the link:
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/belgrade/category/activity/shopping/
From delicate golden sandals from the ’20s with amethyst decoration that look as if a flapper girl had just spent a jazzy and boozy night dancing in, to 70’s platforms that seem to have seen a Ziggy Stardust gig or two; new printed silk scarves made especially for Šmizla next to vintage kimonos. A leopard coat fit for a Golden Age Hollywood diva and military overcoats. Outrageous and strange, sharing a shelf with elegant and timeless. Pieces you will fall in love with and pieces that will make you think: who was the person to whom it once belonged, and who you could become if you wore that.
And then, there are objects. Hats, ashtrays, boxes, toys, jewelry, public signs, bags...
Vintage Smizla
14 Zmaja od NoćajaFrom delicate golden sandals from the ’20s with amethyst decoration that look as if a flapper girl had just spent a jazzy and boozy night dancing in, to 70’s platforms that seem to have seen a Ziggy Stardust gig or two; new printed silk scarves made especially for Šmizla next to vintage kimonos. A leopard coat fit for a Golden Age Hollywood diva and military overcoats. Outrageous and strange, sharing a shelf with elegant and timeless. Pieces you will fall in love with and pieces that will make you think: who was the person to whom it once belonged, and who you could become if you wore that.
And then, there are objects. Hats, ashtrays, boxes, toys, jewelry, public signs, bags...