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Things to see in Belgrade (Serbia): 124 places and when to go
Belgrade is a major city in Serbia with around 1,099,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 124 places in and around it, mainly Nature (49), History (41), Wildlife (22). The best known are Church of Saint Sava, National Library of Serbia and Belgrade Fortress. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Serbia · 44.8206, 20.466
- Population
- About 1,099,000
- Places
- 124 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (49) · History (41) · Wildlife (22) · Hiking (22) · Temples (15) · Food and drink (11)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November to December.
- Nearest airport
- BEG Belgrade, 12 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kosmaj, at 626 m.
What to see in Belgrade
The places in and around Belgrade, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Church of Saint SavaChurch in Belgrade, Serbia2.5 km
- National Library of SerbiaLibrary in Belgrade, Serbia2.6 km
- Belgrade FortressFortress in Serbia1.3 km
- National Museum of SerbiaMuseum in Belgrade, Serbia657 m
- AvalaMountain in Belgrade, Serbia15 km
- Bajrakli Mosque, BelgradeOttoman-era mosque in Belgrade703 m
- House of FlowersMausoleum in Serbia3.9 km
- Smederevo FortressFortress in Serbia40 km
- Nikola Tesla MuseumMuseum in Serbia1.8 km
- Great War IslandIsland at the confluence of Sava into Danube2.7 km
- Church of Saint Mark, BelgradeSerbian Orthodox church in Belgrade1.2 km
- Sajmište concentration campNazi concentration camp during WWII in present-day Serbia2.1 km
- Ada BridgeCable-stayed bridge over the Sava river in Belgrade, Serbia4.1 km
- Cathedral of Saint Archangel Michael, BelgradeChurch in Belgrade, Serbia1.1 km
- SingidunumNature · History666 m
- PobednikMonument and immovable cultural property in the city municipality of Stari grad, Serbia1.5 km
- Belgrade University LibraryAcademic library in Belgrade, Serbia1.7 km
- Museum of YugoslaviaHistory museum in Belgrade, Serbia3.8 km
- Monument to the Unknown HeroMausoleum in Belgrade, Serbia15 km
- Hotel Moskva, BelgradeHotel in Belgrade, Serbia961 m
- Aeronautical MuseumAerospace museum at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport in Serbia14 km
- KosmajMountain in Serbia40 km
- Belgrade ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Belgrade, Serbia4.2 km
- Beli dvorBuilding in Belgrade, Serbia6.2 km
And the other 100, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Belgrade Zoo, Belgrade Planetarium, Akva park S-Klub, Bazeni „Horizont”, Beogradski luna-park, Javni akvarijum i tropikarijum, Magic Zoo, Mini zoo vrt Zdral, Rasino selo, Skakaonica
- Architecture: Pupin Bridge, Kovin Bridge, Ostružnica Bridge
- Nature: Obedska bara, Metropol Palace Hotel Belgrade, Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Batajnica, Straževica, Church of the Holy Apostle Luke, Kupinovo, Crkva Sv. Dimitrija, Hotel Bristol, Belgrade, Šalinac Grove, Zvezdara Forest, Batasina, Crkva Svetog Jovana Bogoslova, Starčevo site, Crkva Sv. Mihaila i Gavrila, Villa Zlatni Breg, Roman tomb, Brestovik, Banjica forest, Beli Breg, Brestove Medje, Dubočaj, Goli Breg, Hotel Majestic, Platan na Vračaru, SP Lesni profil Kapela u Batajnici, SP Miocenski sprud Tasmajdan, Vinova loza u Zemunu, SP Zemunski lesni profil, London Plane near Miloš's guesthouse, Suma hrasta luznjaka i graba kod Hajducke cesme, Tri hrasta luznjaka - Bare, ZS Zimovaliste malog vranca, PIO Ada Ciganlija, Plavna podrucja Dunava ka Vinci, SP Bojcinska suma, SP Obrenovacki Zabran, Strogi prirodni rezervat „Ivanovo”, Svete Petke, Protected habitat Tolinci
- Temples: Church of St. Basil of Ostrog, Belgrade, Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Pančevo, Tresije Monastery
- History: Vinča-Belo Brdo, Damat Ali-Paša's Turbeh, Rajinovac, Lighthouses at the confluence of the Tamiš and the Danube, Memorial drinking fountain "Crkvenac", Assumption Church in Pančevo, Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Kosmaj Partisan Detachment, Prenos mostiju Svetog Oca Nikolaja - Mala crkva, Sheikh Mustafa's turbe
- Beaches: Lido, Belgrade, Nudisticka plaza Ada Ciganlija
- Food and drink: Kalenić Marketplace, Pijaca Skadarlija, Zeleni venac Marketplace, Zemun Marketplace, Antik, Jelisaveta, Juni Gin Lab, Kabinet, Luda mara, Salto Brewery, Vinoteka Amarone
- Hiking: Авала, стаза 2, Авала, стаза 3, Авала, стаза 4, Авала, стаза 5, Авала, стаза 6, Авала, стаза 7, Avala, staza 1, Bojcinska suma, E4: Belgrade (Krnjača) – Osipaonica, E4 European long distance path, Flamunda, ST329 Stari Slankamen - Novi Banovci, ST330 Novi Banovci - Belgrade, ST401 Belgrade - Avala, ST402 Obilazak vrha Avale, ST403 Avala - Grocka, ST404 Grocka - Smederevo, ST405 Smederevo - Mihajlovac, Sultans Trail
- Mountains: Goranski dom, Planinarski dom „Carapicev Brest”, Planinarski dom „Vinca”
- Stargazing: Narodna opservatorija
- Hot springs: Obrenovačka Banja, Otvorena banja Obrenovac
When to go to Belgrade
The best time to visit Belgrade is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:58
- FebBetter not10:11
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulPossible15:04
- AugPossible13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In June, 122 of the 124 places are at their best.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Belgrade
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, Belgrade), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Novi Sad75 places68 km
- Erdevik17 places90 km
- Kragujevac42 places96 km
- Novo Miloševo7 places100 km
- Čačak36 places104 km
And all of Serbia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Belgrade?
The best known: Church of Saint Sava, National Library of Serbia, Belgrade Fortress, National Museum of Serbia, Avala. In all, 124 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Belgrade?
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Belgrade as the destination and these 124 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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