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Belgrade is situated on the crossroad between East and West Europe, on the river mouth of Sava and Danube. Belgrade city is declared from European Union for city of the future of South-Eastern Europe, but it can be said that it is city of the past because it is inhabited in 7th millennium!

It is unique by it’s atmosphere and a blend of architecture, cultural heritage and people. Belgrade is always active, day and night, and hedonism is present in all aspects of life. It is the only European capital that lies on two great rivers, so numerous restaurants, bars and clubs on rafts are excellent way to enjoy in Belgrade from water, day and night, seven days a week! Belgrade is simply unique. There is no such place in the whole world where passion and European elegance are so naturally connected. Always on the road of war, expeditions from East to West and vice versa, so many times demolished and raised. Belgrade is, according to British encyclopedia of cities, a city with the most battles in the world-115, and the city which is the most times being destructed and restored.

It doesn’t have a style continuity and elegance similar to the European metropolis, and because of that the tourists that search good entertainment, domestic and international specialities will be satisfied with everything that they will find in this city that never sleeps. The fact that Belgrade has always been one of the safest capitals of Europe allows you to move freely in the city no matter if it is day or night.

Belgrade

Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe that has existed for almost twenty one centuries now, with archeological finds tracing settlements as early as 6th millennium BC, Belgrade's wider city area was the birthplace of the largest prehistoric culture of Europe, the Vinča culture. It has been the Serbian capital town for 6 centuries. It is a city of rich cultural activities like concerts, theatre performances, galleries and a city of an extraordinarily exciting and exhausting night life which ends at dawns. National restaurants in Belgrade, as well as the restaurants which can be compared with the most prestige in the world, and those on the ships and floats, guarantee an unforgettable experience.

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. The city lies on two international waterways, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkan Peninsula. With a population of 1,630,000 (official estimate 2007), Belgrade is the largest city in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, second largest city on the Danube river and the fourth largest in Southeastern Europe, after Istanbul, Athens, and Bucharest.

Belgrade was discovered by the Greeks, founded and named by the Celts (White City/Beograd, name it still bears), awarded city rights by the Romans before it was permanently settled by White Serbs from the 600s onwards. As a strategic key, the city was battled over in 140 separate wars since the ancient period by countless armies of the East and West. In medieval times, it was in the possession of Byzantine, Frankish, Bulgarian, Hungarian and Serbian rulers. In 1521 Belgrade was conquered by the Ottomans and became the seat of the Pashaluk of Belgrade, as the principal city of Ottoman Europe and among the largest European cities. Frequently passing from Ottoman to Austrian rule, the status of Serbian capital would be regained only in 1841, after the Serbian revolution.

Northern Belgrade, though, remained an Austrian outpost until the breakup of Austria-Hungary in 1918. The united city then became the capital of several incarnations of Yugoslavia, up to 2006, when Serbia became an independent state again. An economic and cultural boom followed. Belgrade has the status of a separate territorial unit in Serbia, with its own autonomous city government. Its territory is divided into 17 municipalities, each having its own local council. It covers 3.6% of the territory of Serbia, and 24% of the country's population lives in the city. Belgrade is the central economic hub of Serbia, and the capital of Serbian culture, education and science.

Prince Mihailo

The special attraction is Skadarlija , the bohemian quarter similar to the Montmartre in Paris, where the top skilled cooks do their best to bring you the best out of the Serbian cuisine, and the violin players’ orchestra will, if you wish, play just for you till the dawn comes. Skadarlija, old bohemian quarter of Belgrade, which dates from the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century.. Sometimes it was the place where the famous coffee shop was the meeting place of people with significant cultural scene of that time. Due to the unique, happy and energetic artistic atmosphere Skadarliju are often comparedi with Montmartre in Paris.

    Skadarlija             Skadarlija

Today, Skadarlija is tourist attraction, which is a wide range of well-known restaurants such as the Three Hats, Golden carafe and Two white doves...

The present Skadarlija, a short and curved street, is a remarkable Belgrade tourist attraction. It includes well-known restaurants, hotels (e.g. Le Petit Piaf), art galleries, antique and souvenir shops, and the Sebilj fountain. Groups singing either Gypsy music or traditional city music and actors dressed in traditional Serb costumes perform freely down the street. Unlike other similar and popular places in Belgrade that are considered posh, Skadarlija is known as a place visited by entire families with children, and young couples. Restaurants offer the typical national cuisine, most notably the roštilj (grilled meat) with pivo (beer). Skadarlija's cafés, restaurants, art exhibits and cobblestone promenade attract up to 20,000 people daily. The street is a car-free zone but it would be unsuited for traffic anyway because it is too narrow and with bumpy cobblestones (Turkish: kaldrma).

         Three Hats            Skadarlija At Night

Since 1993, the official opening of the summer season in Skadarlija (restaurants are open the entire year) has been marked by rising a "bohemian flag". The flagpole is located in front of the Zlatni bokal restaurant. The ceremony is always attended by celebrities, including popular and opera singers, actors, and artists.

Ada ciganlija is the largest and most beautiful resort in Belgrade with beautiful beaches and sports fields Ada Ciganlija is also a cultural and entertainment center of Belgrade, especially during the summer season. The most important part of Ada ciganlija resort is Sava lake witch is one of the few in Europe that are in close proximity to the center of the capital, on 3 km.

Ada Ciganlija Lake             Ada Ciganlija

The lake is 4.2 km long and 200 meters wide with depth between 4 and 6 meters. It became with filling the earth which resulted with connecting the ends of Sava island "Ada" with right coast of Sava’s branch. Ada has preserved natural resources and dynamic eco-system which presents small ecological oasis in the heart of the city. Thick deciduous forests of oak and elm was reforested with American poplar and green European ash. Environment of Sava Lake is natural habitat of many species of birds, rodents, rabbits, deer’s, foxes, and wild boars. Untouched nature covered with wild vegetation, islets and two big lakes is unique eco-system with a pleasant microclimate which is oasis of escape from the city thirst and pollution. On the banks of the lake has been made the largest metropolitan pebbly beach, and also for swimmers is, by official statistics, one of the most visited and safest lakes in Europe, on the banks are gathering up to 300,000 people, because of which were organized throughout the year constant security service, and in the bathing season an excellent rescue service.

      Belgrade Lakes Golf Club         Ada Ciganlija       

Belgrade Nightlife

Nightlife in Serbia (particularly Belgrade) is very vivid and rich. Cinemas stay open until 11 pm, restaurants until midnight and nightclubs until 3 am. Belgrade has excellent nightlife with a range of performance arts to enjoy: Operas, concerts, theatre, many late-night cafes and clubs.

Novi Beograd offers rich night life along the banks of Sava and Danube, right up to the point where the two rivers meet. What started mostly as raft-like social clubs for river fishermen in 1980s expanded into large floats offering food and drink with live turbo folk performances during the 1990s.

Today, it is unlikely that one would walk a 100 meter stretch along the rivers without encountering a float. Some of them grew into entire entertainment complexes rivaling clubs in Belgrade's downtown core. While most of the floats used to be sinonimous with turbo folk in what was essentially a stereotypical kafana setting, a recent trend saw many turned into full fledged clubs on water with elaborate events involving world famous DJs spinning live music.

On formed river banks are situated 70 restaurants, caffes, bars of all types, that are working through out the year. Most objects are working as a cafe-restaurant during the day, and at night as a club, so that at any time you can find a type of entertainment that suits you. Beaches are pebbly, and the whole complex regulates public company, so that you always  have  at your disposal a large number of available facilities for golf, football, basketball, volleyball on beach  and concrete, rugby... One curiosity is small and fished lake next to Belgrade, where are frequently held fishing competitions. Comprehensive, the Belgrade Lake with environment is, because of the position, flora, fauna, infrastructure and a large number of events, a perfect place for relaxation, sport and entertainment for Belgraders and for many guests.

Famous American men magazine "AskMen" on the top list of cities that must not be missed in 2008. states Belgrade, as the new world capital of entertainment with the festivals which attract tourists from all over Europe, and British daily Guardian has lined Belgrade on the top list of alternative holidays, as a destination with a variety of night life that is ideal for short vacation. "Guardian" has lined Belgrade in the top places where you can hear world music in authentic atmosphere!

Belgrade has a reputation for its nightlife, and with good reason. Unlike in other parts of Europe, there is no day of the week in Belgrade when you cannot have a night out. This is true whatever your age, whatever your lifestyle and however much you want to spend!

          Belgrade At Night               Belgrade At Night

You just have to get to know the rhythm of Belgrade's nightlife. Firstly, a night out in Belgrade starts relatively late, not until after 10 or even 11 o'clock in the evening. The only exception is when there is something interesting going on earlier in the evening: the opening of an interesting exhibition, a fashion show or a film or theatre premiere. The prelude to a night out is usually a visit to the cafés concentrated in the following areas:  Nusiceva , Strahinjića Bana, Dositejeva , Balkanska , Skadarlija or another of the popular local spots. The next task is to choose the right place for your night out, depending on your musical taste, age and lifestyle. The choice boils down to two options: a floating river café-club ('splav') or a club.

Belgrade At Night

The 'splavovi' on the banks of the Sava and Danube provide all-night entertainment accompanied by every imaginable musical rhythm - from folk music to homegrown pop, rock 'n' roll and techno. The main areas are: the bank of the Danube by the Hotel Jugoslavija, the bank of the Sava between the bridges, and Ada Ciganlija. It is not too difficult to choose the right place for a fun night out: check out the sounds and the atmosphere, see who is going into and coming out of the splav and decide whether it is the place for you. Here are a few tips to help you: the Danube bank is more "fancy", the Sava bank is more Bohemian and Ada Ciganlija is the most laid-back.

Splavovi           Splavovi On Sava River     

The clubs are mostly in the old part of town and vary greatly in terms of their interior decoration, atmosphere, prices and entrance policies.

And after a wild time on a 'splav' or in a club, somewhere around three or four o'clock in the morning, tradition dictates that those with the most staying power use up the remainder of their energy at one of the special places that operate into the early hours of the morning. An invitation from experienced connoisseurs of nightlife is your ticket to this party till dawn, but only if they decide you are worth their attention.

 


 
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06.09.2010 - 08.09.2010 | 09.00
Strucna razmena Bec - Beograd
08.09.2010 - 11.09.2010
28th Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology
08.09.2010 | 20.00
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14.09.2010 - 17.09.2010
Russian film week in Belgrade!
14.09.2010 - 17.09.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 37th INTERNATIONAL FAIR - 112 EXPO
15.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 1st INTERNATIONAL FAIR - iSEC
17.09.2010 | 12.00
DAVIS CUP IN BELGRADE
17.09.2010 - 17.09.2010 | 20.00
Teresa Salgueiro in Belgrade!
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 | 20.00
Bilja Krstic & Bistrik Orchestra
22.09.2010 | 20.00
ENSEMBLE LES AMIS - MICHAELS ANGELS (Canada)
23.09.2010 | 21.00
GUNS N’ ROSES in Belgrade
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PIJACA IN BELGRADE
24.09.2010 - 24.09.2010 | 20.30
Radmila Vardalic and Belgrade strings BGO Dušan Skovran
29.09.2010 - 02.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 32nd INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC AND PAPER INDUSTRY FAIR
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BELGRADE 6th CONBAK EXPO BALKAN 2010
29.09.2010 - 02.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 9th PACKTECH EXPO BALKAN 2010
29.09.2010 - 02.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE HYGIENE IN INDUSTRY EXPO 2010
29.09.2010 - 02.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 2nd FRUVEG EXPO BALKAN 2010
29.09.2010 | 20.00
NADA KOLUNDŽIJA, piano
30.09.2010 - 30.09.2010 | 20.30
Dragana Mirkovic
02.10.2010 | 20.00
Kiki Lesendric and Piloti in Belgrade Arena
07.10.2010 - 09.10.2010 | 10.00
50th International Fair of Textiles, Leather and Equipment
08.10.2010 - 10.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 6th CHILDREN’S FAIR
13.10.2010 - 15.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 6th INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FAIR
13.10.2010 - 15.10.2010 | 10.00
7th INTERNATIONAL FAIR of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - ECOFair
14.10.2010 - 16.10.2010 | 10.00
BELGRADE 35th International Fair of Medicine
16.10.2010 - 17.10.2010 | 10.00
16th INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND FAIR OF COSMETICS
16.10.2010 | 20.00
PARNI VALJAK IN BELGRADE!
23.10.2010 - 23.10.2010 | 20.00
Seka Aleksic
24.10.2010 - 24.10.2010
New York Philharmonic Final evening of 42nd BEMUS

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