Sensational Serbia

20/09/2022

Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress is not only spectacular during the day time. At night, the fortress walls have quite the romantic view of the city below ❤️

📍 Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade

24/08/2022

Quiet evening in Belgrade's Knez Mihailova Street ❤️

📍 Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade

08/07/2022

The Vrelo River is also known by the locals as the river Year, as it is 365 metres in length.

It is also amongst the shortest rivers in the world.

📍Vrelo River, Bajina Bašta

30/06/2022

Breathtaking views from:

📍Banjska stena, Tara National Park

Where will be your next adventure?

23/06/2022

Watching the sun rise above Belgrade 🌅❤️

📍 Branko's Bridge, Belgrade

18/06/2022

At 155 metres in height, comprising of 40 floors, West 65 is the second tallest building in Serbia.

Located in the area of what was once Belgrade's international airport until 1962, West 65 is not only the name of the tower, but also the name of the modern residential and commercial complex built around the tower.

Do you know the name of Serbia's tallest building? Answer in the comments 😊

📍 West 65, New Belgrade

21/03/2022

Sunset vibes at Belgrade Waterfront ❤️

📍Belgrade

06/03/2022

Serbia's cities are fascinating. However, it's Serbia's towns and villages that offer beautiful treasures worth exploring.

St. Johns Church is a small church in the town of Vučje, roughly 15 kms from the city of Leskovac.

This gorgeous little church was built in 1938 using rock from the near by Kukavica Mountain. The church sits next to the Vučjanka river and is surrounded by nature. Calming sounds of the near by waterfall just adds to the ambience ❤️

📍St. Johns Church, Vučje

23/02/2022

Eagerly waiting for warmer weather ⛵

📍 Ada Ciganlija, Belgrade

01/02/2022

📍City Hall, Novi Sad

Situated in the heart of Novi Sad, on Liberty Square, Novi Sad's City Hall is a gorgeous monumental neo-Renaissance building and the seat of the Mayor of Novi Sad.

Built in 1895, it is identical to the city hall in the Austrian city Graz.

The building has four domes, one in each corner, as well as a tower with a balcony. Prior to World War II, the tower had a bell, known to the residents of Novi Sad as "Matilda".

11/01/2022

Gorgeous snowy moments in Belgrade ❤️

📍Defterdar's Gate, Kalemegdan Fortress, Belgrade

06/01/2022

Winter in Belgrade ❤️

ℹ️ Did you know that Belgrade in Serbian is called Београд (Beograd), which means 'White City'?

📍 Kalemegdan Fortress, Belgrade

19/12/2021

Winter magic in Belgrade ❄️❤️

📍Kralja Petra Street, Belgrade

19/12/2021

21/11/2021

Out of the 273 mosques that once stood in Belgrade, Bajrakli Mosque is Belgrade's only surviving mosque from the period of the Ottoman Empire.

The mosque was built around 1575. The name 'Bajrakli' comes from the Turkish word for flag - Baryak. As Belgrade's main mosque, it had a muwaqqit who calculated the time of prayer. A flag would be raised to notify the other mosques in Belgrade that it was time for prayer.

During Austrian rule, between 1717 and 1739, the Austrians converted the mosque into a Catholic church, while destroying most of Belgrade's mosques. However, it was converted back into a mosque in 1741 upon the return of Ottoman rule.

As practically all remaining mosques were either destroyed or damaged in the following battles for Belgrade, in 1868 Prince Mihailo Obrenović gave orders for a mosque to be selected for restoration, with Bajrakli Mosque being selected.

Today, it remains as Belgrade's only active mosque.

📍Bajrakli Mosque, Belgrade
#مسجد #مسلم #صربيا #بلغراد

03/11/2021

The inner child when I see autumn leaves 😍

Don't you just love the sight of the warm colours of autumn?

📍Belgrade

15/10/2021

Serbia's northernmost city.

📍 Subotica

04/10/2021

📍 Skull Tower, Niš

On the 19th of May 1809, 3,000 rebels under the command of Stevan Sinđelić, were attacked by Ottoman forces on Čegar Hill, just outside the city of Niš.

Outnumbered and lacking coordination, Sinđelić knew the battle was lost. Knowing that they will be impaled when captured, Sinđelić fired at his entrenchment's gun powder magazine, setting of a massive explosion, killing all in the vicinity.

The Ottoman's went on to build a tower from the skulls of the rebels, as a warning to residents contemplating rebellion. Built with sand and limestone, the 4.5 metres tall tower originally consisted of 952 skulls. Today 58 remain embedded in its walls.

20/09/2021

📍 The New Palace, Belgrade

Once the royal residence to the Karađorđević dynasty of Serbia (and later Yugoslavia), today is the seat of the President of Serbia.

17/09/2021

It's a quick boat ride from Sava Quay to one of the islands of Belgrade - Ada Međica.

The island is an oasis for locals seeking to escape the noise of the city, while enjoying its lovely forest, and beaches at both ends of the island.

Each year, at the beginning of August, the island is host to a swimming marathon.

➡️ Getting there:
In the summer months, boats run every day, every 30 minutes. Boats depart from Sava Quay at Blok 44 in New Belgrade.
Price: 150 din. (1.30€)

📍Sava River, Belgrade

11/09/2021

Sunset vibes in Belgrade 😍

What do you prefer? Watching a sunrise or sunset? Share in the comments below 😊

📍Belgrade Waterfront

07/09/2021

ℹ️ Fun Fact: Did you know that Belgrade's riverbanks stretch roughly 200kms?

📍 Belgrade

29/08/2021

The Monument to the Revolution located in Leskovac is a memorial park dedicated to the 1,000+ local Yugoslav Partizan's that have fallen resisting the N**i occupation during the 2nd World War.

The momument was unveiled on the 4th of July 1971, a date commemorating the 30th anniversary of a popular armed uprising against the occupation.

📍Leskovac

10/08/2021

Luscious greenery on the door step of Đerdap National Park.

📍Majdanpek

27/07/2021

The Subotica Synagogue has to be amongst the finest surviving examples of Hungarian art nouveau buildings in Europe.

Completed in 1902, the Subotica Synagogue served the local Jewish community, numbering roughly 3.000 people at the time.

The synagogue has been listed as a Cultural Monument of Exceptional Importance in 1975.

Today, the synagogue is open to visitors every day except Monday's, where it is possible to admire its interior as much as its exterior.

📍 The Jakab and Komor Square Synagogue, Subotica

ℹ️ Fun Fact: The Subotica Synagogue is the 2nd largest synagogue in Europe.

23/07/2021

Travel goals: Lying down somewhere in nature and watching the clouds go by 😍

What is your favourite way to relax and unwind?

📍 Zagajička brda

12/07/2021

A magnificent example of romanticism in Serbian architecture, the Old Edifice (or in Serbian known as Staro zdanje) is a highlight for those exploring the wonderful park of Bukovička banja in Aranđelovac.

Built by Prince Mihailo Obrenović in 1865, it was initially intended to be the House of Assembly for the Principality of Serbia. However, as Serbia's capital was moved to Belgrade instead, the building became the summer residence to the Prince of Serbia. The residence was famous for hosting exquisite formal balls that was the talk of the country.

With the completion of the Belgrade-Aranđelovac railway in 1906, it was transformed into a hotel, perfect for tourists visiting the local spa's.

The financial troubles of the 1990's and continued lack of investment have left the hotel empty of guests and waiting for investment. However, in 2020, its ownership has returned to the local municipality, who intends to restore its former charm.

📍Aranđelovac

ℹ️ Fun Fact: Upon completion, with 9.000m2 of floor space, it was amongst the largest buildings in Serbia.

25/06/2021

With growing popularity for theatre plays in Subotica, a permanent theatre finally started construction in 1853. Projected by Hungarian architect János Skultéti, the theatre was completed a year later, which included a hotel.

The theatre was devastated by a fire during the First World War, precisely on the 2nd of March 1915. The outer facade however remained undamaged. It wasn't until 1926 that reconstruction began, being completed the same year.

Although not much of the original building remains, Subotica's National Theatre is a wonderful gem in the heart of the city.

📍National Theatre, Subotica

ℹ️ Fun Fact: Upon it's completion, it was the name of the hotel that stood above the entrance of the theatre. It wasn't until it's reconstruction in 1904 the words 'National Theatre' stood above the entrance.

19/06/2021

20% of Serbia's energy is supplied from renewable sources.

The first wind farm in Serbia was completed in 2011. Since then, the number of wind farms have expanded to 9, with another 4 under construction. Most of the wind farms in operation are located in the South Banat District of Vojvodina.

Serbia intends to double its usage of renewable energy by 2040, following global trends in seeking for a cleaner environment.

📍Zagajica