Belgrade letter by letter

Short guide to Belgrade that shows the most popular locations and city attractions that you must visit

Sunday 27th of August 2017

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A as Avala

Favourite city mountain with a view of Serbia and the city

B as Belgrade Waterfront

New city zone, popular promenade and excellent restaurants nearby

V as Vracar

The most beautiful part of old Belgrade, narrow streets, the most famous bars and significant sights


G as Gardos

The tower that keeps history and that has an amazing view of Zemun

D as Danube

The biggest river in Europe that meets the Sava River right in Belgrade

DJ as Djura Jaksic

Great artist who lived in Skadarlija, and today, his house is museum of bohemian life and symbol of old times

E as Ethnographic museum

Make sure to visit one of numerous exhibitions, they are fantastic

Z as Zeleznicka stanica (Railway station)

A place for meetings, sending off and sincere emotions


Z as Zoo

The Garden of Good Hope is a perfect choice for family activities

I as Icko's House (The house of Icko)

Cultural monument where prominent diplomat and merchant lived

J as Jezero Ada Ciganlija (Ada Ciganlija lake)

It is not the only one in Belgrade, but it is the biggest and favourite "city sea"

K as Kalemegdan

Impressive Belgrade fortress in the center of downtown happenings

L as Lido

Green oasis, favourite swimming area of residents of Zemun

Lj as Ljubav (Love)

For the city, people, life


M as Mostovi (Bridges in Belgrade)

Sava's Bridge, Branko's Bridge, Ada Bridge, Gazela... each has authentic beauty and great significance

N as Narodno pozoriste (National Theater)

Founded in 1868, it is the most beautiful building that presents culture and art

Nj as Njegoseva Street

Located in Vracar, it has numerous attractive bars and restaurants, favourite among foreigners

O as Observatory

Astronomic observatory that must be visited

P as Pijace (Markets)

City markets are the main place for grocery shopping and the newest news, as well as night fun among stands

R as Rivers

The main tourist attractions, the Danube and Sava Rivers and their coastal area offer active holiday and great fun

S as Skadarlija

Bohemian quarter that cherishes tradition and keeps the spirit of old times


T as Trg Republike (The Republic Square)

The most popular meeting point of Belgraders, and when someone proposes meeting "kod konja" (at horse's), it means that you have to show up right here

C as Cao! (Ciao - Hi!)

The most common greeting among friends and acquaintances heard on the streets

U as Umetnost (Art)

Belgrade used to be the capital of art and culture for entire Europe, and today, it is still important location that has numerous museums, galleries, theatres and opera

F as Fountains

Musical fountain on Slavija is the biggest and the most popular at the moment, and beside it, Belgrade has 18 of them


H as Hram Svetog Save (St. Sava Temple)

The biggest Christian building in this part of Europe

C as Cvetni trg (Flower Square)

Popular zone of great cafe`, bars and restaurants

C as Cumicevo sokace

Designers' quarter where domestic designers have their boutiques

Dz as Dzamija (Mosque)

The Bajrakli Mosque in Dorcol, the only active one in Belgrade

S as Setalista (Promenades)

If you prefer nature, go to a promenade by the river. Lovers of pedestrian city zones, start from Knez Mihailova Street