The Republic of Serbia has a population of 7.5 million, the capital of the country is Belgrade (means white city). The most important landmarks in Belgrade are the National Museum and adjacent National Theatre, Zemun, Nikola Pasic Square, Terazije, Students’ Square, the Kalemegdan Fortress, Knez Mihailova Street, the Parliament, the Temple of Saint Sava, and the Old Palace. On top of this, there are many parks, monuments, museums, cafes, restaurants and shops on both sides of the river.
The hilltop Avala Monument offers views over the city. Josip Broz Tito’s mausoleum, called The House of Flowers is also popular. The name “House of Flowers” comes from the fact that many flowers surrounded the tomb until it was closed to the public, but today there are only white rocks where the flowers used to be. It was called “flower shop” during Tito’s life when it served as his auxiliary office with covered garden. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is the busiest airport in the country. Before you arrive to Serbia you can book online car rental at Belgrade airport.
The most important mountain resorts are Zlatibor, Kopaonik, and the Tara. Tourists who hire car can reach these mountain region quickly. There is a significant amount of tourism in the largest cities like Belgrade, Novi Sad and Nis, but also in the countryside of Serbia like the volcanic wonder of Davolja varos. Christian pilgrimage is notable in the country and the cruises along the Danube, Sava or Tisza. There are several popular festivals held in Serbia, such as the EXIT Festival, and Yourope, and the Guca trumpet festival. The traditional Serbian dishes are cevapcici, soup, pljeskavica, gibanica.
The Studenica monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery situated in central Serbia. It is one of the largest and richest Serb Orthodox monasteries, it was founded in 1190. The monastery’s fortified walls encompass two churches: the Church of the Virgin, and the Church of the King, both of which were built using white marble. The monastery is famous for its collection of medieval Byzantine-style fresco paintings. Studenica was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia, and in 1986 UNESCO included Studenica monastery on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Vrnjacka Banja has three mineral water springs, of which one is warm and two are cold. Consider hiring a car from a local dealer, this is the most convenient way of visiting the spas. In the immediate vicinity of this spa there are many important monuments from the 14th century. Soko Banja is a well known spa centre from the Roman times The healthy waters come from several spring, with temperatures up to 45 °C. Banja Koviljaca has also been known for centuries. The spa has several spring of thermo-mineral waters. Mataruska Banja has thermo-mineral water, the sulphur-content of the waters is one of the highest in the world. Niska Banja has a number of thermal and radioactive springs, the temperature is up to 30 °C.
European routes E65, E70, E75 and E80 go through the country. The E70 westwards from Belgrade and most of the E75 are modern highways of highway standard. Travelling is easy a if you hire car in Serbia.
