Things to do in Serbia
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Priroda
Give this restaurant owner a medal for battling against adversity. Why? Priroda perseveres as a superb vegetarian restaurant in a land of carnivores. Discover the delicate flavours, oozing from vegetables and pulses, that are absent in traditional Serbian cuisine. Try the Vivaldi Plate for its smoked tofu, sea vegetables and cereals, and finish with the macrobiotic cake - a stunner.
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National Museum
The 3rd floor of the National Museum is an art gallery displaying just part of a very large collection of national and European art, including works by Picasso and Monet. Nadežeta Petrović (1873-1915), one of Serbia's first female artists, is well represented. The lower floors (prehistory) have been closed for several years.
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Andergraund
Once an air-raid shelter and then a mushroom farm, (still smells a bit that way), Andergraund is a warren of caverns where the big-name DJs play. Live music is usually on Saturday, and whenever there's a big sports event the large TV on the outside terrace is fired up. This is about the only nightclub in Belgrade with wheelchair access.
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Rezime
When you're hangover-hobbled, slink up here and collapse in the leather armchairs. Try to wrangle your body back to some normality with the buck-you-up coffee or vast range of teas (cherry is our favourite), maybe the supersmooth chilled chocolate mousse as well. But you don't have to abuse yourself to qualify for the Rezime treatment.
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Balkan Adventure
15 days (Budapest)
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Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest, Spy curious wildlife in Kopacki Rit Nature Park, Sip Serbian wine at a family-run vineyard, Experience Belgrade's famous…Not LP reviewed
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Gallery of Frescoes
You should visit the Gallery of Frescoes just to appreciate the artistic wealth cloistered in this country's monasteries. There are some originals but otherwise they're exact replicas, faithful to the last blotch and scratch. These you can photograph, whereas in most cases you can't photograph the originals in the monasteries.
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Vojvodina Museum
The main museum in Novi Sad is Vojvodina Museum, housed in two buildings. No 35 covers the history of Vojvodina from Palaeolithic times to the late 19th century; No 37 takes the story to 1945 with an emphasis on WWI and WWII. The collection is impressive in its thoroughness, with the main explanatory panels in English.
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Vienna To Dubrovnik
29 days (Vienna)
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Explore the cultural history of Vienna, Cycle the countryside around Cesky Krumlov, Experience the bohemian vibe of Prague, Conquer the slopes of the Tatra…Not LP reviewed
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Petrovaradin Citadel
Dominating the town of Novi Sad is the mighty Petrovaradin Citadel, a massive piece of work built on a plug of volcanic rock and often referred to as the 'Gibraltar of the Danube'. The chief pleasure of visiting Petrovaradin, built between 1699 and 1780, is simply walking the walls and enjoying the splendid views.
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Budapest To Bled
29 days (Budapest)
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Appreciate classical architecture in Budapest, Visit Orthodox churches and bustling markets in Belgrade city, Mingle with pilgrims at Ostrog Monastery, Explore…Not LP reviewed
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Yugoslav Aeronautical Museum
The UFO parked near the airport just happens to be a futuristic building housing the exceptional Yugoslav Aeronautical Museum, which is sure to engross any aircraft buff. On display are rare planes from WWII, bits of that infamous American stealth fighter and a parking lot of 'make me an offer' MiG21s.
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Jevrem
Set in a lovingly restored old Dorćol house, Jevrem is furnished as if time stopped in the 1920s, and the old photographs of Belgrade on the sunflower-yellow walls confirm this. The food is traditional and simple, and for afters try the spiced hot brandy with baklava and Serbian coffee.
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Kalemegdan Park
Belgrade's not a place for tacky souvenirs - yet. Instead there's a variety of homemade craftwork available, such as the lace and knitted woollens you'll find on sale in Kalemegdan Park. Knez Mihailova and the Terazije underpass are also good places to look for things to take home.
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Trattoria Košava
This Mediterranean-style Italian restaurant is light and airy with a 'cheer you up on a bad day' pastel décor. Options include the downstairs café for a blow-in pizza snack, coffee and a give-me-more cherry strudel, or the restaurant upstairs for some serious eating.
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Acapulco
Blinged-up boys come here to flaunt their (new) money and she-accessories. Got a low turbofolk threshold? Start swimming.
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Artists' Studios
The charming artists' studios are in the inner citadel, and visitors are welcome to explore. The artists are relaxed and friendly, chatting or snoozing when not busy working. Maybe over a coffee you'll find just that piece for back home.
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Kiosks and Cafés
Kiosks and cafés offering burek, ćevapčići, pastries and some inventive pizza are scattered everywhere. Many, like those around Trg Republike and the bus and train stations, are open 24 hours.
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Belgrade to Bucharest
8 days (Belgrade)
A unique cycle journey along the Danube from Belgrade in Serbia to Romania.
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Ana 4 Pistolja
Descend the spiralling path through the rock garden into the depths, where, in caverns beneath the streets, DJs spin everything from techno to trance for a heaving mixed-ages throng. Sometimes there's an entrance fee for males.
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Museum of Automobiles
The Museum of Automobiles is a private collection of cars and motorcycles in Belgrade's first garage. First choice for our garage would be the '57 Cadillac convertible, with only 25,000km and one careful owner - President Tito.
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Evropa
A place every calorie-fearing woman should run a mile from because the cakes and ice creams are so beguiling. You can sit down or takeaway. Try žito, the traditional dessert made of crushed wheat and walnuts.
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Šecuan
It's unlikely that you will eat a better Chinese meal in Serbia. Opened especially for 1981 when Novi Sad hosted the world table tennis championship, it wowed the Chinese team back in the 1980s and still excels today.
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Exclusive
A basement beer joint, Exclusive is Belgrade's answer to a Munich beer hall. There's plenty of knees-up music in this lads' bar, with big snacks - sausage, bread and chips - as a sound bedrock for serious drinking.
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Pekara Centar Pizza
With its ever-open doors, Pekara has a bright and cheery interior and trays of freshly made pizzas that beckon. There are stand-up tables if you want to stay and eat. You may need more than one slice.
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Dunavska Oaza
A fish restaurant that looks as if it were designed by a nostalgic sailor, with dangling fish nets and blue-and-white life buoys on the walls. Try some of the fresh Danube fish at DIN1000 per kilo.
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