Nikola Tesla Airport 26 min
St. Mark Orthodox Church (9 min) Grand Serbian Orthodox church completed in 1940, featuring a crypt & several notable icons. Ada Ciganlija (18 min) Leisure destination on a river peninsula featuring many sports facilities, plus dining & shopping. The Victor (16 min) Famed monument of a man holding an eagle, commemorating Serbia's victory during the Balkan Wars. Temple of Saint Sava (14 min) 20th-century church featuring imposing, Byzantine-inspired architecture & a 70-m. central dome. Belgrade Zoo (13 min) Intimate city zoo (7 hectares) that houses a variety of birds, plus wolves, white lions & tigers. Nikola Tesla Museum (11 min) Exhibits of the personal effects, instruments & drawings of electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. National Museum (3 min) Large museum with a celebrated Italian art collection, ancient artifacts & other historical objects. Belgrade Fortress (17 min) This ancient fortress sits atop a clifflike ridge overlooking the river & offers lush park areas. Museum of Yugoslavia (15 min) History museum on Yugoslavia & its former President Josip Broz Tito, who is buried on the grounds. Republic Square (3 min) Busy central square & public-transport hub with an iconic equestrian statue of Prince Michael. Great War Island (12 min) Home to rare plants & mammals, this river island serves as the nesting ground for many bird species. Museum of Contemporary Art (10 min) Striking, modern museum with a vast collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture & visual arts. Military Museum (15 min) Military museum housed in a former fortress, displaying ancient & modern artifacts & weaponry. Kalemegdan Park (13 min) Expansive park featuring a historic fortress with a museum, a zoo, walking paths & river views. House of Flowers (16 min) Landmark burial site of Josip Broz Tito, former Yugoslavian President, with a garden & terrace. |