Belgrade, SERBIA – During a recent internship in Belgrade, I had 10 days in this fascinating city.
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When I first arrived, I didn’t know what to expect, but the aesthetics of the buildings, cafes and restaurants quickly amazed me.
I had an opportunity to see most of the popular tourist spots, such as the science-oriented Nikola Tesla Museum, the Military Museum at the Belgrade Fortress, the Hotel Moskva, the Museum of Illusions, the Jevremovac Botanical Garden and the National Museum of Serbia.
But there were two places that amazed me the most. The first was Kalemegdan, a city park and old fort.
The Kalemegdan Fortress is one of the most important cultural and historical landmarks in Belgrade. It has an amazing panoramic view of the city and the Sava and Danube rivers. We bought snacks and drinks and sat on the fortress wall and enjoyed the beautiful view.
The other place that I loved was the Church of Saint Sava. It is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
Construction began in 1935, but because of wars and other complications, it took a long time to complete. Its amazing interior aesthetic offers a breathtaking view.
I also enjoyed eating out a lot, with my favorite place being Little Bay. It had a beautiful atmosphere, and we also had a chance to listen to a pianist while eating our dinner. Their meat was some of the best I’ve ever had and if I go back to Belgrade again, I am for sure eating here again.
I loved my time in Belgrade and would recommend everyone to go if you like a bit of history, a charming aesthetic and good food.
Naz Mergen is a Correspondent with Youth Journalism International.
