What to do in Central Serbia

Knez Mihailova Street is a shopping avenue in central Belgrade popular with local residents and vacationers. It is among the most iconic parts of the city and has a history stretching back as far as the Romans. Explore the shops and restaurants of this eclectic street with your family and friends.

As a large domed structure atop a hill, the unfinished Church of Saint Sava is among the city’s most iconic buildings. Its acclaimed neo-Byzantine façade looms majestically over Belgrade and features regularly on postcards across the city. See the spectacular cathedral at night, when lights illuminate its windows, portals and domes.

The Nikola Tesla Museum pays tribute to the life and work of one of Serbia’s greatest inventors. The futurist and engineer Nikola Tesla is known worldwide for his contributions to electric power and his eccentric personality. Peruse thousands of documents, books and historical relics for a sense of who he was and what he gave to society.

Ada Ciganlija is a forested peninsula on the Sava River with beaches, a lake and recreational activities. As one of the city’s highlights, it draws crowds of locals and vacationers in the hot summer to its sports facilities, restaurants and lively nightlife. Stroll down the coastline and capture photos of the forest and the Belgrade skyline in the distance.

Kalemegdan Park is a vast open space with green fields, monuments and pathways that meander through forests. It stands atop a cliff overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, adding to its scenic setting in the shadow of the Kalemegdan Citadel. Take part in the many sports activities and cultural events that occur here regularly.