Our private English speaking guide will meet clients at their Belgrade Hotel at 09.00AM Enjoy this morning a city tour of Belgrade, capital of Serbia since 1403, when Despot Stefan, son of Tsar Lazar, moved his palace here.
We will start our tour from the elegant Republic Square, where we see monuments such as the National Theatre and the National Museum. Then we will stroll along Knez Mihajlova Street – main shopping and meeting place to see a other masterpieces of Belgrade's architecture, such as the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, followed by a visit to the oldest quarters of the 19th century, with the 'Question mark sign' Inn, Princess Ljubica's Residence (now housing a permanent exhibition of original furniture), the Patriarchy and the Orthodox Cathedral.
Walking through the streets of the old town we will arrive at the fortress of Kalemegdan, which is the symbol of Belgrade, situated at the mouth of River Sava flowing into the Danube.
We start our visit with the Upper fortress area. It includes well-preserved artillery structures dating from the mid-18th century, as well as a medieval fortification - an acropolis with original or partly reconstructed ramparts, gateways, towers and the excavated ruins of a 15th century castle. In this section of the fortification complex we will see the elegant 18th century Baroque Clock Tower and the Roman Well. Tour of the Eastern Ward includes the Rose Church of Our Lady along with a panoramic view of the Lower fortress and its monuments - the Nebojsa Tower, the Baroque Gate of Karl VI, and the remains of the medieval Metropolitan Palace. |
Your guide will meet you at your Belgrade hotel at 09:00am.
