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SERBIA highlights NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATION of SERBIA www.serbia.travel WELCOME TO SERBIA, ID Serbia one of the most exciting new destinations in Europe! Name: There are a myriad of ways in which you can get to know Ser- The Republic bia: through active holiday in the wonderful nature, acquainting of Serbia yourself with a variety of cultures and the wealth of its heritage, Position: having fun at the night clubs and famous floating raft clubs, tak- South-Eastern ing part in the joyful atmosphere of the EXIT festival, Guča and Europe numerous other festivals, enjoying sincere hospitality of village Climate: households and healthy cuisine with Serbian specialties, or sail- continental ing down the beautiful blue Danube River, discovering exquisite Time: harmony of nature and culture, and the largest gorge in Europe. GMT +01:00 And there are countless other reasons for the visit. We suggest Population: starting the adventure by reading this short story about Serbia. 7,120,666 Territory: 88,509 km2 WELCOME TO SERBIA Capital city: 2 | 3 Belgrade City Rhythm 4 Serbia – The Heart of the Danube 6 Along the Cultural Routes 8 Active Vacation 12 Away from the City Crowd 16 Festive Spirit 20 How to get there 22 www.serbia.travel BELGRADE CITY RHYTHM NOVI SAD The capital of Serbia takes pride in its Belgrade Fortress The second largest city in Serbia, 80 and Kalemegdan Park with a romantic view of the conflu- km north-west of Belgrade, Novi Sad ence of the Sava into the Danube. We invite you to feel its is both a traditional and a modern city artistic spirit at Kosančićev Venac, its galleries and muse- elegantly placed on the Danube. This is ums; to experience its bohemian atmosphere in Skadarlija the city in which Albert Einstein lived cafes; the fun atmosphere in around 500 clubs, boat clubs with his spouse Mileva Marić. Novi Sad and cafes; the sports spirit on Ada Ciganlija, one of the A must-see! is famous for its multicultural spirit most beautiful city islands in the world; the business air The Temple of St. Sava – one and a mixture of architectural styles – in New Belgrade, where you will also find the largest Bel- of the largest Orthodox tem- gothic, baroque, secession, neoclassi- grade shopping malls. The prestigious guide Lonely Planet ples in the world and one of cism, modernism. What features as the has positioned Belgrade on the first place in the top-list the most prominent features symbol of Novi Sad and Vojvodina is of ten cities providing the best nightlife in the world. of Belgrade skyline. the Fortress of Petrovaradin – a picnic grounds, art centre, planetarium, place of nightlife and the EXIT music festival. CITY RHYTHM 4 | 5 NIŠ The birthplace of Emperor Constan- tine the Great, Niš is the third largest city in Serbia, situated 240 km south- east of Belgrade. Niš is the Balkans in a nutshell – it is the intersection of his- tory, tradition, lifestyles and mentali- ties creating the magnificent spirit of this city. Monuments, museums and archaeological sites (Mediana, the Niš Fortress, the Skull tower, etc.), as well as the promenade street, music and fes- tivity account for an entirely authentic experience! www.serbia.travel SERBIA – THE HEART OF THE DANUBE 6 | 7 On its way through Serbia, the Danube River runs along SERBIA – the most astonishing geographical, geological, cultural THE HEART and historical sites. The Danube is navigable on its whole course through Serbia (588 km) and constitutes OF THE part of the Pan-European Transport Corridor VII, pro- DANUBE viding ample opportunities for sailing and enjoyment. In Serbia the Danube flows from the Pannon Plateau in the North to Djerdap, the largest river gorge in Eu- rope, inviting you to take an inspiring trip enjoying the stunning views of intact nature, centuries-old cul- ture, towns with their distinctive features and dynamic everyday life of multicultural communities. What best characterizes the Danube flow in Serbia is a perfect har- mony between natural and cultural heritage. www.serbia.travel Serbia, which has always been at the world’s crossroads, has The exquisite Serbian heritage from inherited products of various cultural influences which can the Antic period will take you back to be recognized in its numerous museums, galleries, archaeo- the time when Roman legions marched logical sites, churches, in its festive spirit, music, food and here fighting the barbaric tribes on the customs. Don’t miss on getting acquainted with the culture Danube riverbanks. In the period be- dating to 7,000 and 5,500 years BC – at the archaeological site tween the third and the fifth century, Lepenski Vir, located on the Danube, you will discover testi- the area of today’s Serbia, from a mar- monies of people who created the first great myths of the man ginal border territory, became the heart and the Earth, invented brilliant construction solutions and of political and cultural life in the Ro- made extraordinary fish-like sculptures. Vinča archaeological ALONG man Empire. You, too, can walk along site, in the immediate vicinity of Belgrade, will introduce you The Roads of Roman Emperors, across to the scopes of the oldest metallurgy culture (5,000–4,500 THE CULTURAL Sirmium (Sremska Mitrovica), one of years BC) formed in the first true pre-historic metropolises. ROUTES the four capitals of the Roman Empire, Singidunum (Belgrade) or Viminacium (Kostolac near Požarevac), one of the ALONG THE CULTURAL ROUTES most significant military camps and 8 | 9 Antic towns. Visit the amazing works of Roman construction (Diana, Pontes, Traian’s Road, etc.), Felix Romuliana (near Zaječar), which was recognized as part of the World Heritage by UNESCO, Naissus and Mediana (Niš) and Justini- ana Prima (near Leskovac). Felix Romuliana As many as 16 Roman emperors were born on the territory of today’s Serbia! Among them was the first Christian Roman em- peror, and one of the founders of Christi- anity, Constantine the Great. The central celebration of 17 centuries of The Edict of Milan was held in 2013 in Niš, Constan- tine’s birthplace. www.serbia.travel Serbian art brought unique solutions reflected in Make sure you experience the superb The fortresses erected along the Danube the synthesis of elements of Romanic, Gothic and combination of Serbian natural and cul- riverbanks testify of the turbulent past and Byzantine art. You can best explore this by visit- tural riches on the slopes of Fruška Gora. borders which were once set there. Make sure ing Orthodox monasteries and churches which This national park prides on its 16 mon- you visit the Belgrade Fortress from where you are the masterpieces of Serbian medieval paint- asteries, the true gems of Serbian baroque can enjoy the stunning view of the confluence ing and architecture, making an essential chapter painting. of the Sava into the Danube, the Smederevo in the UNESCO’s list of world’s cultural heritage. Fortress, the sometime capital of Serbia, the Petrovaradin Fortress The monasteries of Djurdjevi Stupovi, Studenica, Petrovaradin Fortress, also known as the Belgrade Fortress Žiča, Sopoćani and Gradac are part of the Cultural “Danube Gibraltar”, where you can wander Route of the Council of Europe Transromanica, through a system of tunnels and corridors. We connecting European monuments of the Romanic also recommend visiting the fortresses of Bač, style (www.transromanica.com). Ram, Golubac and Fetislam. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in Serbia: • Stari Ras and Sopoćani • Studenica Monastery ALONG THE CULTURAL ROUTES 10 | 11 • Medieval Monuments in Kosovo* (Patriarchate of Peć Monastery, Church of the Virgin of Ljeviša, and Gračanica and Dečani monasteries) • Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius • Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards** UNESCO Memory of the World Register: • Miroslav Gospel (the oldest book written in Cyrillic) • Nikola Tesla’s Archive • Telegram of Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war in 1914. * The Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija is currently administered by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), according to the UN Security Council Resolution 1244. ** trans-boundary property in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia www.serbia.travel Dormition of the Holy Mother of God Studenica Monastery Vrdnik – Ravanica Monastery, Fruška Gora – Sopoćani Monastery UNESCO Man and ACTIVE VACATION Biosphere Programme: • Golija–Studenica Biosphere Reserve • Backo Podunavlje Biosphere Reserve The national park Djerdap with the Djerdap Gorge, the longest and the largest gorge in Europe, whose “Iron Gate” connects two Obedska Bara (pond) important cultural and economic parts of Europe, is a strategic in Vojvodina is part of place of vital importance which has witnessed an intense life UNESCO’s world list since prehistoric times. On account of its mild climate, a com- of important swamp plex net of gorges, canyons and deep ravines, this place is singled habitats. out as a unique European resort of tertiary flora, vegetation and fauna. Due to the specific crossing of winds and the width of the Danube, this place can rightly be called a sailing heaven. ACTIVE VACATION 12 | 13 Serbia is one of ecologically most preserved plac- The national park Fruška Gora, which used es in Europe! We invite you to explore the wealth to be an island in the Pannonian Sea a long of its five national parks and more than thirty time ago, today emerges from the vast fertile parks of nature and special nature reserves. Vojvodina lowlands. We invite you to come Diverse and attractive places in Serbia offer un- to Fruška Gora to sense the fragrance of lin- forgettable adventures and experience – sailing den forest, accounting for more than 30% of on the widely flowing Danube, trekking in the the woods in Fruška Gora, which is a unique Serbian mountains hiding an entire universe case of such concentration in Europe.