Introduction Serbia – a country beautiful in many different ways.  Serbia in the West Balkans is a wonderful country, perfect for all kinds of travelers. It offers amazing nightlife, the most delicious food, hospitable people and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the whole of Europe. Located in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, […]

In Kraljevo, guests were always greeted with a pure heart and open arms. Here, guests were always given the best apple and the most comfortable chair. It is a city that is recognized by its wide city square, streets that intersect at right angles, the Ibar quay, Žiča, Studenica, Maglič, but the greatest values of […]

Welcome to the romantic city – Sombor When the conversation turns to the prettiest towns in Serbia, Sombor absolutely must be a part of it. The famous city in Vojvodina is home to some of the most impressive architecture in the country, along with truly tangible culture. Sombor is located in the northwest of Serbia’s […]

Belgrade can be proud of its rich museum collections. Those available for the public represent priceless “windows” into the past and an “educative doors” toward new artistic tendencies. With diverse collections of paintings and objects from prehistoric times until today, Tesla’s inventions, interesting old cars, and other exhibitions, visitors can really get insight into cultural […]

Warm, welcoming and a hell of a lot of fun – everything you never heard about Serbia is true. Exuding a feisty mix of élan and inat (Serbian trait of rebellious defiance), this country doesn’t do ‘mild’. Interesting facts about Serbia 1. Surnames Most of the Serbian last names end on „ić“. This suffix can […]

Temple of Saint Sava, one of the most recognizable symbols of Belgrade, Serbia and the entire Serbian spirituality. Although not yet completed, we are very proud of it. Also represents perhaps the biggest tourist attraction of the Serbian capital. At the end of one of the most beautiful tourist routes of Belgrade, that begins with […]

Regardless of how informed a foreigner is, if he doesn’t know the origin and essence of the Serbian folk cap – the šajkača – he will never understand the locals. Namely, the šajkača is much more than a cap; it is a form od defiance, courage, tenderness and spite. For several centuries it has protected […]

Nothing describes Belgrade like the three words „Belgrade is Belgrade“ (in Serbian Belgrade means White City) that utter at the airport after coming home from abroad. Belgrade abounds in love, warmth and wonderment; we feel safe here and we’re happy to live in this city. If we haven’t made much of our lives, it is […]

History has recorded legendary leaders, heroes and prophets, great poets, three uprisings, priests and educators – but it has recorded few of the insignificant, forgotten and sometimes still extant „Three legends of Belgrade“. Let us now rescue them from oblivion, perhaps even sanctify their memory. Phantom For seven days in 1979, throughout Belgrade, stories circulated […]

„Write as you read, read as it is written“ – Johann Christoph Adelung Did you know that Serbian language is the only European language which has two different alphabets? Both of them were adapted by Serbian language reformer Vuk Stefanović Karadžić, with great help of the Grimm brothers and other European linguists; so they have […]

Stari grad Municipality (Belgrade Old Town) reflects the history of Belgrade more than two millenniums long. The main pedestrian zone, Knez – Mihailova Street, is protected by the state as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental units, with a series of representative buildings from the late 1870’s. The Belgrade Fortress, a unique historical […]

Yes, the winter has started recently, and Serbs are preparing themselves for the period of enjoyment. Days are getting shorter, and the favorite pastime among Serbs is socializing with friends and family. We have already mentioned Slava – authentic Serbian holidays – and the season of holidays has arrived. Very soon it will be Christmas […]

We have mentioned the importance of family to Serbs several times now, so we have decided to entertain you with a closer look at Serbian family relations. Serbian family tree and relations are among the most complex in the world. In the most of the West European cultures only direct blood lines are recognized with […]

I hope that we’ve made quite an interesting picture of Serbia so far. You never know what to expect from Serbs, so here’s a little trivia for you: The most common name in Europe is John Smith. But do you know who’s the runner-up? Believe it or not – it’s Serb called Jovan Petrović. You […]

It exists for more than two thousand years. Not for one day was it abandoned. Can you imagine a structure which keeps and is the very history of one city? That’s what Belgrade fortress actually is – a keeper and a true heart of Belgrade history. It changed dozens of names – Celtic Singidun, followed […]

Tesla was born to Serbian parents in what is now Croatia, but he emigrated to the U.S. as a young man, where he eventually became a naturalized citizen. Besides Edison, who later became his bitter rival, Tesla often worked with inventor George Westinghouse. In 1893, the pair demonstrated their advances in lighting and motors in […]

Planning a trip to Serbia soon? You won’t want to miss visiting World Heritage sites for a taste of this country’s cultural and historical gems. As part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list, Serbia holds four properties: Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius; Medieval Monuments in Kosovo, Stari Ras and Sopoćani; and Studenica Monastery. The World Heritage List, […]