Back in September 2016, I (Miled) spent 3 unforgettable days in Belgrade, Serbia and from there I headed over Montenegro to spend a couple of days which turned out to be one of the biggest mistakes I had ever done.
I’m planning to write a detailed post about what went wrong during my Montenegro trip, so stay tuned. However, I can’t be thankful enough for what Belgrade had to offer.
I truly fell in love with this city. Belgrade reminded me of my beloved Beirut: great food, amazing vibes, crazy night life and not so beautiful as a city. Don’t get me wrong, I love Beirut! But when it comes to beauty it doesn’t compare to the rest of Lebanon. So is Belgrade. It’s chaotic and feels like a concrete jungle with few monuments to check. And this is what makes it more fun. There is not much in terms of sightseeing, so I spent my time chilling, eating good food and partying at night.
Continue reading if you are interested, as I’ll be breaking down few things to check while you are there.
Stop 1 – Belgrade fortress
This is THE MAIN ATTRACTION of Belgrade and the most visited sight over there. The view from Belgrade fortress, located on the confluence of river Sava and Danub, is amazing and worth a couple of shots. I spent 1 hour roaming around the fortress, and at the end of the tour I spent my time contemplating the beauty of the river and the relaxing view from the top.
Stop 2 – Kalemegdan Park
Once you are done from visiting the fortress, pass by the Kalemegdan Park located just next to it. It’s a nice walk with multiple souvenir stalls great for a quick souvenir shopping.
Stop 3 – National museum of Belgrade
I am not a big fan of museums so for me it was enough to check this one from the outside as it’s located in the middle of the republic square.
Stop 4 – Saint Sava Church
You don’t want to miss the biggest orthodox church in the world during your visit to Belgrade. Bear in mind the interior is still under construction. If you are not religious, and architecture is not your thing, this visit shouldn’t take more than one hour considering the time to take snap stories and a couple of photos. In my opinion, it is a Serbian landmark and a must see when in Belgrade.
Stop 5 – Skadarlija Street
Personally, I fell in love with this street. Nice restaurants and coffee shops during the day… Cosy dinners, live violin performances during the night. This is where I stayed; the location is great as it is at a walking distance from all the attractions.
Food
One of the things I enjoyed the most during my stay in Belgrade was the food. It is delicious and very affordable – we are talking around 5 $ for a main dish.
Supermarket Concept store is a cool concept store to have breakfast in. Although I don’t spend my time shopping when I travel, but this store had me the minute I stepped in. Surprisingly, I enjoyed their toilets the most. Hold your bladder and go check this place.
Manufaktura tops my list: good food, nice ambiance, and friendly staff. Don’t forget to book your table in advance, it might get crowded during dinner time. You won’t regret giving their lamb and pork dishes a try.
If you are looking for a quick bite after a long night you should try “Bucko”: the best grab and go pizza place that Italians will love to hate; easy to find on every block. Yum !
Night life
Belgrade is known for its wild nightlife. But the nightlife scenery differs from winter to summer.
Winter nightclubs are located downtown, and their busy season stretches from end of September through May. Give “Tilt”, “Mr. Stefan Braun” and “Brankow” a try.
During summer, the party scene moves to the rivers. Big, open-air rafts and boats remodelled into nightclubs open next to each other along the river Sava. The most popular one is Freestyler which closed 1 day prior to my arrival.
You can learn from my mistake and avoid visiting Belgrade in the last week of September, when all the summer clubs start closing and the winter clubs haven’t opened yet.
Follow along!
