Moto trip Croatia - Belgrade

        The next day we visited the city of Belgrade. To move around the city, we used public transport, and we paid through the Beograd Plus application. A daily ticket for all areas of the city costs 150 RSD ~ 1.3 € and is valid for 24 hours after purchase.

        First stop was Belgrade Fortress (closed on Monday). Entry is free. The fortress is located on top of a hill, in the center of a huge park, Kalemegdan Park. From here you can admire the northern and western part of the city and the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. The fortress was built in 279 BC and represented the strongest stronghold in Europe, being used as a protective structure between the 2nd and 18th centuries. After World War II, the fortress was protected, being among the cultural monuments officially declared by Serbia.

        The park has a lot of outdoor activities, from archery and go-karting, to sports fields and places to take pictures in traditional costumes. Also here are other historical monuments, archaeological sites, cafes and places to eat and even a Zoo garden. Among the monuments is the Ruzica Church, which is the oldest church in Belgrade and is tucked into the side of the fortress.

        The very warm weather put us here under an umbrella to cool off with a beer or a coffee with ice cream, and then we went to have lunch at the oldest Kafana in Europe, with local cuisine, Znak Pitanja. We all ordered their traditional dish, Pljeskavica, which is a mix of minced pork, beef and lamb/chicken (we were told it was with chicken), grilled and served with potatoes and onions. The location of the restaurant is just below the park.

        Next to the restaurant is the National Bank of Serbia, which we would have liked to visit, but unfortunately it was closed. Here you can also print your face on their banknotes and take a unique souvenir home with you.

        We visited Republic Square, walked along the famous vintage street Skadarlija and then went down the boulevard to admire The Old Palace, House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and reaching St. Mark Orthodox Church. 

        We relaxed a little in the park next to the church, then we continued with the visit of the Saint Sava church. This church is absolutely impressive. Being built in the 20th century, the entire structure is made of marble and has a very imposing appearance, in Byzantine style. The entrance is free, and the interior is commensurate with the grandeur of the exterior.

        And that was the end of our visit to Belgrade. We took some beers and left for the accommodation to enjoy them on our balcony. We packed our bags and got ready for tomorrow's departure to Zagreb.

        PS: If you have more time, you can also:

• visit the Nikola Tesla Museum
• visit the National Museum of Serbia (entrance 3$, but free on Sundays).
• take the Tram Ride within Krug Dvojke available only on Fridays and Saturdays. This is a 60-minute FREE tram ride that circles the city's heart and explores the main city center stops. Requires booking in advance: https://cometoserbia.com/2018/01/25/tramvaj-tura-po-centru-beograda-obidjite-krug-dvojke/

• Have your face printed on National Money (every day from 10 AM to 4 PM) at National Bank of Serbia. Here you can see the Serbian money through history, explore one of the most beautiful buildings in Serbia, and you can even get a quick photo on paper money for a long-lasting memory. Don't forget long pants and ID or they wont let you in! It's free to get in and free to get your photo printed on a bank note. To get your photo printed on the bank note, there is a printer and webcam by the entry door and someone will help you do it.