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Belgrade set yourself on tourism

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Belgrade set yourself on tourismBelgrade is the capital of Serbia, and is situated on the banks of the river Danube. Has a varied and checkered past, is under administration of the European superpower for years.

Belgrade had never really directed itself to tourism, and its population is not too diverse, with only a small number of minority cultures have a place in society.

Moving around Belgrade is easy, and bus routes may be the cheapest and most reliable to do so, beware of the taxis – they seem to want to charge as much as they can in Belgrade, and can turn into an expensive business for tourists.

There are many museums in Belgrade, including the National Museum, which has nearly half a million items on the screen. There are also religious buildings like the Cathedral, and the exhibition commemorating some of the most beloved serbia historical figures such as Tito and Telsa. (more…)

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Danube – The Blue River

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

The Danube River is a unique place reserved in world history. It has been featured important events in world history in areas such as natural history, ecological, political, economic, cultural and has even lent its name to the famous composer Johann Strauss waltz The Blue Danube.

danube, the blue river

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danube, the blue river

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It is also the longest in the European Union -2.860 kilometers and one of the longest in Europe, only surpassed by the Volga. This long European river crosses the territory of ten countries, where they take a different name. (more…)

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Kalemegdan Fortress

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and is a beautiful city with ancient architecture, one of the most special places in Eastern Europe. Here, among the Orthodox churches and museums, we should not miss the visit to Kalemegdan fortress city overlooking the city with centuries of history.

Beyond the walls of this citadel are the remains of many peoples: Celts, Avars, Huns, Greeks, Romans, Hungarians, Germans, Turks and Slavs several. Especially the Turks have made their mark here as occupied Serbia for nothing more and nothing less than 5 centuries (until 1878), and they called this city among rocks sign Bair hill of reflection, because from here the visitor can reflect the history of the city of Belgrade.

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Knez Mihailova – The Liveliest Street (II)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

STOJANOVIĆ MARKO’S HOUSE, Knez Mihailova 53-55, about 1889 built as a private home of the lawyer Marko Stojanović, in the renaissance style. Here used to be the Academy of Fine Arts, established in 1937, and now there is the Gallery of the Academy.

THE BLOCK OF URBAN HOUSES, Knez Mihailova 50, 48 and 46, built in 1870s, represented the beginning of discontinuity of traditional “Balkan” architecture. All those buildings have been shaped in the same manner, a transitional style from Romantisme to renaissance. The block consists of three buildings:

The House of Hristina KUMANUDI, No. 50, was built in 1870 as a corner building at the intersection of Kneza Mihaila and Dubrovačka streets. For A Certain Period, this building was the residence of the Ffrench-Serbian Bank, and later of the consulates of Belgium and Great Britain. (more…)

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Knez Mihailova – The Liveliest Street (I)

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Kneza Mihailova, always bustling with walkers, is one of the oldest.

knez mihailova, the liveliest street

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Avenue pedestrian Kneza Mihaila (also written as Knez Mihailova), always lively with pedestrians, is one of the oldest, with bourgeois mansions 1880. It was the center of the city in Roman times, and during the Ottoman Empire wore a myriad of gardens, fountains and mosques. Today it is the main commercial city. In sections 6 and 42 you will find crafts and souvenirs. (more…)

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Belgrade

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

General Information

Belgrade has many beautiful streets, squares, monuments and parks and many other things worth seeing. The city grows and grows and with it also offering entertainment and nightlife. Nearby there is also plenty to do, like monasteries, wineries, archaeological remains and spas and restaurants.

Arts and Culture

Exhibitions

until 15 January-Argentine Dinosaur
The exhibition features 15 different species as well as eggs, nests and paw prints of dinosaurs. You can admire many bones and skeletons of the giants of ancient times. (more…)

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Hyatt Regency Belgrade

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Hyatt Regency Belgrade
PO Box 067, Milentija Popovica 5
Belgrade, Serbia 11,070
Tel: +381 11 301 1234 Fax: +381 11 311 2234
Email: belgrade.regency @ hyatt.com

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At the heart of Serbia, at the confluence of the rivers Danube and Sava, the Hyatt Regency Belgrade is located just five minutes from downtown. The hotel is the fate of Serbia’s main business trips and leisure. Located just steps Sava center, conference center and the largest concert in Belgrade, with easy access to leisure and cultural attractions of the city. The airport is 16 km. (more…)

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Serbia Destination: Belgrade

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

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We should not be fooled by the somewhat chaotic and unkempt appearance of the city, since in its 2300 years of existence has been destroyed at least 40 times and has never been put back at all. But behind this facade is one of the liveliest cities in Europe, especially on the boulevard of Kneza Mihaila with restaurants and cafes across the city from north to east. Surrounding the center of Belgrade neighborhoods are communists.

The most important places to visit Belgrade are the Kalemegdan Citadel seventeenth century mostly we can find medieval gates, tubas Muslim, Orthodox churches, Turkish baths and the Military Museum. You can also walk in the park of Kalemegdan fortress or where the Zoo and several restaurants and sports facilities. The citadel is divided in two cities in the Upper and Lower accessed at the gates and Sahat Stambol. In the Upper Town are the Clock Tower (Sahat-kula) SVIII century, also used as a watchtower, from where a beautiful view of Belgrade. After the door-Kapija Kralı can see a Roman well.

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