Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, and I was fortunate enough to visit twice during the pandemic. Beograd or Belgrade, has a rich history dating back to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian, and Australian Empires. Serbia was once part of Yugoslavia, as the buildings and architecture still exists throughout the city. Though today, modern Belgrade offers a lot for visitors and tourists alike. The city centre is very walkable or if you prefer, you can hop on a tram or bus. There’s tons of shopping and cafes in the Knez Mihailova city centre location. It is there where you will find trendy shops, restaurants, cafes, and people enjoying the city. Trg Republike is a popular square where locals hangout and where you will find the National Museum and Theatre. For just a short walk further, it leads you directly to the fortress or Kalemegdan. From there, you have views of the Danube River. But I must say, the most splendid building in all of Belgrade is Hram Svetog Save or St. Sava Temple. It’s majestic, breathtakingly beautiful and a must see if you plan to visit Belgrade. In fact, the first time I visited the city, St. Sava Temple was the last thing I saw and the building was closed, but a man was there doing restoration work, let me in and took a couple photos. This time, I went back, I was absolutely blown away by the sheer beauty of the temple. And if you fancy great Neapolitan pizza, Pizza Bar and Restaurant is directly across the street from the temple and definitely worth a stop. The people are all very friendly and welcoming, many speak English and are more than willing to snap an impromptu photo for you. Belgrade is a super, lovely city with a rich history and definitely worth a visit.