Having just overthrown its latest authoriarian régime at the ballot box, the Balkans' largest and most influential nation is increasingly welcoming more visitors, who are rediscovering its vibrant capital Belgrade and second city Novi Sad along with historic sites, nature, skiing, and other considerable charms throughout the country.
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DJUKIThis country’s largest centre of winter tourism since 1964, a four-hour drive from Belgrade (many of whose sportier residents flock here on winter weekends) is Kopaonik in the mountain range of the same name, with a base elevation of 1,770 m (5,810 ft) rising to 2,017m (6,617 ft). Today the 55km (34 mi.) of runs for all levels (though nothing particularly steep) are served by 24 modern lifts. There’s a snow park for extreme skiers and snowboarders, as well as an annual “Big Snow” music…
Read more…Dani Levy 007 One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, the capital of Serbia is full of interesting attractions such as the bustling central boulevard Knez Mihailova; and bohemiami Skadarlija; the Church of St. Sava; the National Museum; Kalemedgan Fortress; and the Nikola Tesla Museum. Lesser known is Belgrade's status as one of the party capitals of Europe and one of the world's top five creative cities, with a thriving arts/cultural scene and many annual events,…
Read more…Aleksandar Cocek Serbia´s second-largest city, about an hour north of capital Belgrade, was founded in 1694 on the banks of the Danube River and is youthful and dynamic feeling, with an ancient fortress and charming old town, lively café culture, Štrand riverside beach, and nearby Fruška Gora National Park. Landmarks not to miss: Petrovaradin Fortress (Europe's second largest, begun in the late 17th century) and a number of fine Catholic and Orthodox churches as well as a majestic Art…
Read more…An interesting video put together by reknowned international "pickup" authority Steve Jabba - and I guess it should be no surprise that many of the ten listed here are in Eastern Europe.
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