Festivals & Holidays in Serbia

By plane Serbia's major airport is the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), which is just 15 kilometers from downtown Belgrade. Belgrade is served by major European airlines. Air Serbia, Serbia's national airline, serves all major cities in Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. The following airlines provide flights to...

Most European citizens do not need a visa to enter Serbia. Visas are not required for citizens of the United States, Canada, Israel, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and a few other countries for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of the EU, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, and Montenegro...

Cities in Serbia Belgrade (Beograd / Београд) — the Serbian capitalKragujevac (Serbian Cyrillic: Крагујевац)— The first capital of modern Serbia, an industrial center, and the country's fourth biggest city. Kragujevac is 120 kilometers south of Belgrade in the Umadija area. Kragujevac is traversed by the Lepenica, a minor river. Lake...

Beautiful castles, Medieval monasteries, beautiful rural villages, and lively towns with baroque parks and art-deco architecture are among Serbia's numerous attractions. Cities and villages Its capital, Belgrade, is a vibrant and developing European metropolis with the Sava and Danube rivers flowing through it. It is far from a dull city, with...

During the summer, Ada Ciganlija is also a great spot to kick back and relax. It's the sea of Belgrade, as the locals call it. There are many sports grounds and courts (soccer, basketball, golf, volleyball, etc.). On the shores of this lake-beach area, cafes selling ice cream and...

Food in Serbia Serbian cuisine is a typical Balkan blend of foods from Central Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Serbs are extremely proud of their cuisine, which consists mostly of grilled meats and sausages, as well as local cheeses and bread. Serbia is mostly a meat-loving country. Many...

Currency Serbia's currency is the dinar (RSD, динаp, pl. dinari/динари). Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 dinars, while coins are struck in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 dinars. Banknotes are more frequent than coins, therefore be prepared...

Serbs are a highly pleasant, courteous, and hospitable people, particularly in the country's south. If you are welcomed into a Serbian house for the first time, be sure to bring them a present. Anything from flowers to chocolate or/and anything symbolic of your nation is acceptable. If you arrive to...

In Serbia, there are three GSM/UMTS mobile phone networks: MTS, Telenor, and Vip. Prepaid SIM cards typically cost 200 dinars and do not need identification when purchased in person at a shop. However, in order to buy a Telenor prepaid SIM card online, you must have a valid Serbian...

English is widely spoken in Serbia, and locals are eager to practice with visitors from other countries. You may also attempt the school-taught languages of German, French, Russian, Spanish, and Italian. The official language of Serbia is related to Croatian and Bosnian. All of those languages were known as Serbo-Croatian...

For centuries, Serbia's territory was split between the Eastern and Western parts of the Roman Empire; then between Byzantium and the Kingdom of Hungary; then, in the early modern era, between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Empire. These overlapping influences have resulted in cultural variations across Serbia; the...

Prehistory There is little archeological evidence of Paleolithic communities in the area of modern-day Serbia. A human jaw piece discovered in Sievo (Mala Balanica) is thought to be up to 525,000—397,000 years old. During the Neolithic period, approximately 6,500 years ago, the Starevo and Vina civilizations flourished in or around modern-day...

In general, Serbia is a safe location to visit. In case you need assistance, the people are very courteous and friendly. (If you need assistance finding/getting to a location, it's better to ask a younger individual, since they are more likely to know English.) Pickpockets should be avoided at...