In place of the disintegrated Yugoslavia, 6 independent states are now located. Each of them has its own "main" city. Belgrade is the capital of Yugoslavia until the collapse of this state. Today it is the main administrative center of
Serbia. Belgrade is endowed with the status of a territorial unit with its own government. The territory of his district is divided between 17 communities. Each of them has its own municipality bodies. The district of the capital has an area of 3224 square meters. km It occupies 3.6% of the entire territory of Serbia.
Since Belgrade is the capital of Yugoslavia from 1918 to 2003, the whole country has contributed to its development over a long period of time. This city is located in the confluence of two
rivers (Danube and Sava). In fact, it has a border location, since it is here that the border of
Central Europe and the
Balkan Peninsula passes
. Former Yugoslavia has always been famous for its sights. And today, the interest of tourists in the newly formed states on its territory has not exhausted.
Belgrade is the capital of Yugoslavia, famous for its monumental fortress and the beautiful Kalemegdan park located not far from it. It is not precisely established in what year this ancient city was formed. It is only known for certain that the first buildings in this area were created by the Celts in the 3rd century BC. e. Today, the ancient fortress is a unique architectural ensemble, consisting of numerous buildings of various eras. This combination of different styles gives the city a special charm. The capital of Yugoslavia has long been famous for its exhibitions telling about the history of this state. Now the exhibits mainly concern the history of Serbia.
The former capital of Yugoslavia is known worldwide for its monumental cathedrals. One of the most beautiful is the church of St. Sava. The beginning of its construction dates back to the 16th century. In all the halls of this church at the same time can be 10 thousand people. The gilded dome of this building is visible from almost anywhere in Belgrade.
One of the obligatory points of excursions is the Royal Palace, built in 1884. There are many museums in the capital. The guest of Belgrade is very popular with the one dedicated to the great scientist and inventor Nicola Tesla. It was founded in 1952 in an old mansion. The Museum of History and the Tito Mausoleum are no less popular.
Particularly attractive for tourists is the Skadarlija region.
This colorful low-rise area, located in the old city, is a Serbian likeness of Montmartre or Arbat. Today, this quarter has been chosen by art galleries, antique shops, and free artists. Here are the authentic restaurants of Belgrade, and very close to it are the popular night clubs.
The capital of the former Yugoslavia is famous not only for ancient monuments of architecture, but also for wonderful new buildings, some of which are at the top of engineering. All of them are located in the area of the city under the name "New Belgrade". Today, the capital is a major economic, industrial and cultural center of Serbia. Its population is 1.6 million people. It has several universities of national importance to the country.