Ada Ciganlija
Ada Ciganlija is a river island turned peninsula in the Sava River, known as "Belgrade's Sea." Free. The artificial lake has beaches, swimming, cycling paths, and sport courts.
Fortress in Belgrade
Kalemegdan Fortress
Kalemegdan is a sprawling fortress park at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the strategic heart of Belgrade for over two thousand years. Free. The ramparts, towers, and park paths are open to everyone. The Victor monument at the tip of the fortress overlooks the rivers and the plains of Vojvodina beyond. Budget travelers spend hours here without paying anything and watch the sunset from the walls with half the city.
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Before you go
- Address
- Kalemegdan, 11000 Belgrade
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More in Belgrade
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Knez Mihailova Street
Knez Mihailova is Belgrade's main pedestrian street, running from Republic Square to Kalemegdan Park. Free.
Nikola Tesla Museum
The Nikola Tesla Museum is dedicated to the Serbian-American inventor of alternating current (AC), radio, and over 300 patents that shaped the modern world. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Republic Square
Republic Square is Belgrade's main gathering point, anchored by the equestrian statue of Prince Mihailo and flanked by the National Museum and the National Theatre. Free.
Savamala
Savamala is Belgrade's riverside creative district along the Sava, a former industrial area now filled with bars, galleries, clubs, and the massive Belgrade Waterfront development. Free to walk.
Skadarlija
Skadarlija is Belgrade's bohemian quarter, a short cobblestone street lined with traditional Serbian restaurants (kafanas) where live musicians play folk music between the tables. Free to walk.
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