Serbia’s enchanting landscapes are a true feast for the eyes and soul. Whichever region of Serbia you choose to visit, you are guaranteed to leave with lasting impressions of its magical scenery and unrivalled experiences.

Serbia is a buzzy and boisterous country, compact enough for visitors to sample both Belgrade’s urban hedonism and the gentler pace of the smaller towns or national parks within a few days – and it’s one of Europe’s most affordable destinations to boot.

The best time to visit Serbia is generally from March to May and then September to October, avoiding the heat of June, July and August.

Serbian cuisine is characterized by highly diverse, solid and spicy food, which can be roughly described as a mixture of Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish and Hungarian cuisine. The use of meat, dough, vegetables and dairy products is predominant in it.

Serbian specialties you have to taste are: burek, gibanica, grilled meat, roast, Karađorđeva steak, cabbage rolls, goulash, đuveč (a type of a stew), moussaka, mućkalica (a mixture of different types of meat and vegetables in a form of a stew), čvarci (similar to pork rinds), kajmak (milk cream), pršuta (dry-cured ham, similar to Prosciutto), and sour milk.

Besides world famous clothing brands, in Serbia you can find various original, handmade clothes and household items, along with the accessories. You can buy souvenirs on the street, in bookshops or stores specialized for that.

As is the case with every European capital, numerous stores of the world famous brands found their way into Belgrade as well. When it comes to shopping, the widest selection of products can be found in Serbia’s capital.

Serbia has only one nationwide official language, which is Serbian. Other languages spoken in Serbia include Hungarian, Bosnian, Romani, Slovak, Albanian, Romanian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Rusyn, etc.

1. BELGRADE

Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, amidst its present beauty and grandeur, maintains its serene environment. Its hospitable people had to experience a destructive past but they are now in the determinative mood to make the best of what exists today and how they can grow with newer dreams. That is why people are so much polite, highly engaging, supportive and extremely courteous when it comes to welcoming the guests. That is perhaps the primary reason that travellers keep flocking here every day and throughout the year.

Serbia had to fight more than 115 wars and so was Belgrade burnt down 44 times. Today, the city has emerged into one of the modern urban establishments. It now remains one of the most famous places to visit in Serbia. The Belgrade Fortress is the city‘s most famed historical site with museums and churches. The 400,000 exhibits, and the Nikola Tesla Museum, with thousands of the inventors’ personal items and documents, have been well preserved and exhibited in the National Museum here. Spending a holiday vacation to Belgrade is like experiencing the gallantry of the past era of this region.

Places to visit in Belgrade: Nikola Tesla Museum, Ada Ciganlija, Belgrade Fortress, Mount Avala, Splavs

2. NOVI SAD

Just the 2^nd biggest city in Serbia but then Novi Sad is the prettiest of all the cities in this country. The Danube River played an essential role in Serbia’s history. It brings nostalgic moments set in while dancing the beautiful Waltz accompanied by the melodious music turns awesome here. While you are in Novi Sad partake in the following activities namely: admire the colourful buildings, take a free walking tour, eat some ćevapčići, visit Fruška Gora National Park, visit our the wineries and also make sure you visit the monasteries surrounding Novi Sad.

These are just some awesome and breath-taking things to do for you to experience the best of the lovely city of Novi Sad. It remains a number 1 place to visit in Serbia for multiple reasons.

Places to visit in Novi Sad: Petrovaradin Fortress, Fruska Gora Mountain, City Museum of Novi Sad, Freedom Square

3. NIŠ 

Nis is the oldest city in Europe and Balkan has a very rich history, also known to be the birthplace of Constantine the Great – the founder of Constantinople. It remains one of the most famous places to visit in Serbia. Nis has a rich history from the Ottoman Empire in 1809 as a bit scary one due to the building of a unique monument of a tower made from human skulls of 952 brave Serbians. Today, it is no longer a daunting place because Nis became an awe-inspiring town

where the Serbian youngsters hone their knowledge and skills. This place must be visited in Serbia to know the rich past of the region.

Places to visit in Niš: Niš fortress, Ćele kula (Skull Tower), Mediana (4th cent.)- Birthplace of Emperor Constantine the Great, Church of Holy Trinity of Rusalia, Kazandzijsko sokace

4. KRAGUJEVAC

Kragujevac, named after the old Serbian word for nightingale kraguj, has been thought of as Serbia’s “number one” city at various times in history. It became the first modern Serbian capital when Prince Miloš Obrenović restored Serbian statehood in 1818. The country’s first court of law was established here just two years later, while the first general secondary school was opened in 1833. This trend continued right until the end of the 19th Century, when the first power plant in Serbia was constructed here in 1884.

Today, you can be briefly transported to those bygone times by taking a relaxing stroll on the banks of the river Lepenica and visiting the cultural and historic complex called “Milošev venac”, comprising the Old (Court) Church built in 1818 and the Assembly building from 1856.

After a tour of the landmarks of modern Serbian statehood situated at the very heart of the city, you can relax at one of the many cafés, coffee houses and restaurants nearby.

As the administrative centre of Šumadija, Kragujevac is also the venue of numerous culture and sports events, most notably the celebration of the Kragujevac City Day, which is marked by a variety of entertainment events, as well as the Great School Class, a peacetime reminder of the massacre of schoolchildren by German forces that took place in this city in World War II.

Places to visit in Kragujevac: National Museum, Milošev Venac, Prince’s Arsenal, Kragujevac Aquarium

5. SUBOTICA

Formerly an influential city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the wealth and importance of Subotica drew architects and artists to its streets – this is in large part why it is so magical to visit today.

These fine craftsmen left behind beautiful Art Nouveau architecture in the shape of the dazzling buildings that they designed; making Subotica is a delightful place to stroll around.

Lying in the north of the country, it is quite multicultural and its large Croat and Hungarian populations make for a vibrant mix of cultures. From here, you can take a daytrip to the picturesque lakeside town of Palic.

Places to visit in Subotica: Kelebija Horse Farm, Ludaš Lake, Palić Lake, City Hall (Gradska kuca), Synagogue

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