18 of the best · Belgrade, Serbia
17 of the Best Things to See in Belgrade
The fortress above two rivers, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches, bohemian Skadarlija, old Zemun, Tesla and Tito, the city's 'sea' at Ada Ciganlija and the new Belgrade Waterfront.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Belgrade.
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Must see
Belgrade Fortress & Kalemegdan Park
Two thousand years of history above the meeting of the Sava and the Danube: Celtic and Roman Singidunum, the medieval capital of Despot Stefan, Ottoman and Austrian fortress, and today Belgrade’s best-loved park, with gates, towers, museums and the Victor monument. Come for sunset over the rivers.
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Must see
Temple of Saint Sava
One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, its white marble walls and green dome dominating the Belgrade skyline from the Vračar plateau. Begun in 1935 and finished only in 2020, its golden interior mosaics are among the largest in the Christian world.
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The best view over the Danube
Zemun & Gardoš Tower
Gardoš Tower, built in 1896 on the ruins of a medieval fortress at the top of old Zemun, is the town’s great landmark, and the view from its hill over the red roofs of Zemun, the Danube and Belgrade in the distance is one of the finest in the city.
The full list: Attractions, A–Z
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Summer
Ada Ciganlija
Belgrade's 'sea': a river island with a long lake, pebble beaches, sports, cycling paths and cafés. In summer, half the city comes here to swim.
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Day out
Avala Tower
A rebuilt TV tower on Avala mountain, south of the city, with an observation deck and views across Belgrade and the plains of Šumadija.
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Opened 2026
Belgrade 360 Deck
An observation deck on the 41st floor of the Belgrade Tower (Kula Belgrade), opened in April 2026, with 360-degree views over the Sava, the Danube, the old town and New Belgrade, plus a Kafeterija café and a gift shop.
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Must see
Belgrade Fortress & Kalemegdan Park
Two thousand years of history above the meeting of the Sava and the Danube: Celtic and Roman Singidunum, the medieval capital of Despot Stefan, Ottoman and Austrian fortress, and today Belgrade’s best-loved park, with gates, towers, museums and the Victor monument. Come for sunset over the rivers.
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Culture
Ethnographic Museum
Traditional costumes, textiles, jewellery and crafts from across Serbia and the Balkans, on Studentski trg.
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Serbia’s modern history
From kingdom to republic: Serbia’s story
Kings and uprisings, two world wars, Tito’s Yugoslavia, the wars of the 1990s, the bombing of 1999 and a country finding its place in the world again: the story of modern Serbia, and the places in Belgrade where you can still see it.
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Classic walk
Knez Mihailova Street
Belgrade’s main shopping street and social heart: a buzzing pedestrian promenade through the old town, from Republic Square to Kalemegdan, with shops, cafés, street musicians and performers.
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History
Military Museum
Inside Belgrade Fortress, with weapons and uniforms through the centuries, and tanks and guns lined up along the fortress walls outside.
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Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
A landmark modernist building at Ušće, by the confluence, with the country's key collection of 20th-century Yugoslav and Serbian art.
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History
Museum of Yugoslavia
The story of Yugoslavia in a park on Dedinje hill, including the House of Flowers, where Josip Broz Tito is buried.
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Treasures of Serbia
National Museum of Serbia
The country's oldest and largest museum, on Republic Square, from prehistoric Lepenski Vir sculptures and medieval treasures to Serbian and European art.
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The man who lit the world
Nikola Tesla Museum
Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American genius whose alternating current powers the modern world, is Serbia’s great hero, and this museum in a 1920s villa on Krunska Street holds his ashes, his archive and working models of his inventions, brought to life on every guided tour.
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Meeting point
Republic Square
Belgrade's central square, with the National Theatre, the National Museum and the statue of Prince Mihailo, the city's favourite meeting point.
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Guided tours
Royal Compound
The Royal Palace and White Palace of the Karađorđević dynasty on Dedinje hill, open for guided tours in season. Tours must be booked in advance.
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New Belgrade
Sava Promenade at Belgrade Waterfront
The new riverside promenade of the Belgrade Waterfront, with cafés, restaurants, the Belgrade Tower and Galerija shopping centre, looking across to the old town.
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Old Belgrade
Skadarlija
A cobbled bohemian street of traditional kafanas, where tamburica bands play at the tables in the evening. Touristy, but a genuinely joyful Belgrade experience.
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Must see
Temple of Saint Sava
One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, its white marble walls and green dome dominating the Belgrade skyline from the Vračar plateau. Begun in 1935 and finished only in 2020, its golden interior mosaics are among the largest in the Christian world.
Krušedolska 2aExplore View on map
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The best view over the Danube
Zemun & Gardoš Tower
Gardoš Tower, built in 1896 on the ruins of a medieval fortress at the top of old Zemun, is the town’s great landmark, and the view from its hill over the red roofs of Zemun, the Danube and Belgrade in the distance is one of the finest in the city.
Entry guide: Free, € under 1,000 RSD. Many museums close on Mondays; check opening times before you go.
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