Planning to visit Belgrade? Excellent! It's got a wild party scene,
exciting architecture and hearty food!
In Belgrade, brutalism meets quaint architecture,
tradition meets modernity,
and East meets West.
Some 1.7 million people live here. Belgrade is divided by the Sava and Danube rivers
separating the old city from New Belgrade district.
Here are our top 3 tips:
If you're into brutalist architecture, look no further – Belgrade has plenty.
The name of this architectural style derives from the French "béton brut", or raw concrete.
Though not everyone likes this style, more and more people appreciate its authentic, retro charm.
You'll find many brutalist buildings in New Belgrade district.
It's easily reachable by bus from the city center. Though be warned:
Belgrade public transport isn't the most punctual.
Genex Tower – completed in 1980 when Belgrade was still the capital
of socialist Yugoslavia – is a Brutalist landmark.
It houses offices and apartments. Goran Miljuš has lived here, on the 24th floor,
for 25 years. He's puzzled why busloads of Brutalism fans arrive each summer:
I don't know why! Because it is not, you know,
nice, like the floors, like, around.
But up top, it's quite something:
Because of the view, you know.
You have all Belgrade – like here!
In the evenings, locals and tourists flock to Skadarska street,
in the old bohemian quarter.
Here you'll find traditional restaurants, bars and live music.
We recommend Dva Jelena, or the "two deer" restaurant.
Here you can get Karađorđeva schnitzel,
a Serbian specialty, which is breaded and deep-fried veal
and kajmak cheese – a hearty treat!
This dish can be found everywhere in Belgrade and costs around 10 euros.
Salty, and crunchy and very fatty. I love it!
It's a lot of fat and salt, and it's exactly what I need right now after this long day.
Živjeli! (Prost!)
Don't miss out on the nightlife when you' re
in Belgrade: the city has a huge selection of clubs and bars!
They're super cheap, too, and many don't even charge an entrance fee.
Like Cetinjska 15, a former brewery complex
in central Belgrade. There are several different venues here, with at least
one party or concert on every night.
Locals can probably recommend a few good party locations, too!
This whole thing you need to see, 'cause there are a lot of different cafés,
that have different vibes.
There is so much diversity in nightlife, there is so many places to got out,
every kind of music, every kind of place.
If you are casual, go casual. If you like to be dressed, go dressed.
It depends on what a person you are.
There are lots of really cool places. But it's maybe kind of hard to find,
so ask locals, people from around here.
Definitely come to Belgrade, there is a lot of things to see.
And you should see it!
Sightseeing: Check.
Good food: Check.
And partying: Check.
Have fun in Belgrade!
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