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Kalemegdan
At the end of the 19th century it was turned into the biggest and most grand of Belgrade’s parks, and unfolded from around the city’s ancient fortress. Today, it has spread into several plateaus beset by labyrinthine stone walls, pathways and catacombs draped by lush greenery. Within it, amongst priceless cultural artifacts, you can find a myriad romantic settings, out-of-the-way cafes, and, of course, nightclubs. It is truly a park full of soul and spirit, and you are sure to fall in love with some of its secrets, of which there are many - after all, people have been living there for over 7000 years…
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Kafana
Belgrade had ‘kafana’ before Paris and Vienna. It is a place where you can drink, eat good food, sing and laugh, where sad lovers cure their sorrows, gamblers squander entire fortunes, husbands run away from their dull wives... Some are quite fancy, other are rather sleazy, but after you’ve had a couple of shots of “rakija” (brandy, made of plum, peach, apricot…) they all start to look the same.
They are usually open from early on in the morning (when locals drink their first cup of coffee or glass of brandy) until late at night when the atmosphere gets wilder. Depending on the place, expect to witness anything from guests singing along with the musicians and stuffing their instruments with cash, women dancing on tables to people breaking glasses. Sometime before dawn, waiters start to turn the lights off and on, which means it is the time to go. This moment is called: FAJRONT! -
Boulevard
Nine kilometers long, the Boulevard Kralja Aleksandra is known to Belgrade’s inhabitants simply as “ The Boulevard”. It is one of the oldest and certainly the longest, streets in Belgrade. It spans from the very center of the city all the way to the suburbs. As such, The boulevard is an experience all to itself, and is one of the best representations of the city’s spirit. It is a street full of ex tremes – from the most beautiful buildings, to the common street vendors selling cheap goods. You will stroll past a slew of caffes and restaurants, old smith-shops, monuments, bookstores, farmer’s markets and some beautiful parks. Inshort, it is the ideal route for a long walk.
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Nightlife
Going out. Pumpkin and chestnut soup and dark truffle pasta. Dutch dance theatre. Caipirinha and Swizzle rum. Casual flirting. Skin and AC. Face control. Restaurant booth. Tequila. Cheers. The looks. Chatting. Another tequila. Groove. Dance floor. Another tequila. Floating. Gipsy horn. Wine. Woman on the table. More wine. The song of songs. More wine. Please call a cab, I cannot drive.
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Skadarlija
Skadarska street, in the very heart of the city, has preserved the look and feel of Belgrade in the 19th century, when it was beset by many famous writers, actors, and artists, and is as such still recognized as the bohemian quarter. It’s taverns are some of the oldest and most highly regarded in Belgrade and offer a divine ambience, coupled with local culinary specialties accompanied by live music which leaves no one untouched.
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Ada Ciganlija
The lake on the river Sava is a perfect picnic spot, and also the new night-life hot spot. During the off season, it’s a great place for a relaxing walk and some R&R, while during the season it transforms into absolute chaos - from hordes of roller-bladers and bikers, to soccer, swimming, basketball, golf, water skiing, or perhapeakps, bungee jumping. There’s a multitude of cafes along the waterfront extending all the way to the beach – groovy, fancy, or thoroughly lax. Other than athletics, the major sport is flirting, especially at night, when Ada turns into every party-goers heaven.
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Zemun
Life in Zemun has always been tied to the river, and the majority of daily - as well as night -life will be found along its shores. A scenic promenade, adorned by countless small fishing boats and piers, as well as oddly-shaped narrow alleys full of greenery, cafes, and seafood restaurants whose terraces extend to the very edge of the water, Zemun has always attracted bohemians and artists of all shades and colors, a spirit which still permeates to this day.
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