{"id":4477,"date":"2020-04-23T22:31:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mircorp.com\/?p=4477"},"modified":"2021-04-08T19:53:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:53:10","slug":"belgrade-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mircorp.com\/belgrade-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgrade for Beginners: What to See & Do in Serbia’s Charismatic Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A birds’s-eye view of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Photo credit: Dragan Bosnic, Branko Jovanovic, Srdjan Veljovic, NTOS archive.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Long overlooked by many modern-day travelers, Serbia’s<\/a> capital Belgrade is one of the largest and most important cities in the Balkans.<\/a> Once troubled by violent conflicts following the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, the city has since shrugged off the shadows of its tumultuous past to re-emerge as one of Europe’s hippest and most happening hubs of urban cool.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a youthful population, Belgrade is well known for its edgy and exuberant nightlife. But look beyond the boisterous bars and you’ll find a fascinatingly complex and creative capital waiting to be discovered. Remnants of Belgrade’s past rulers are scattered across the city, from ancient Roman ruins to grand art nouveau buildings designed during the reign of the Hapsburgs. Neighborhoods abound with trendy boutiques and outdoor eateries, and the laid-back caf\u00e9 culture, burgeoning artistic and cultural scene, and freewheeling sociable atmosphere all add to the city’s irresistible charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its vibrant history and energy, Belgrade makes a great place to begin or end a journey through the Balkans.<\/a> <\/strong>But since tourists are just beginning to hear the buzz about Belgrade, the time to go there is now \u2014 before the masses arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some of our favorite ways to explore this dynamic city on the Danube:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ramble Through Roman Ruins at Kalemegdan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the highlights of Belgrade is its ancient citadel, Kalemegda <\/strong>\u2013 a name bestowed by the Turks meaning \u201cfortress amid battlefields.\u201d Originally founded by the Celts in the 3rd century BC, the fortress offers incredible insights into Belgrade\u2019s layered past.<\/p>\n\n\n

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