Things to see in Belgrade

Occupying a wonderful hilltop location that overlooks the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Kalemegdan Park is a fantastic leafy outdoor space set within the walls of the Belgrade Fortress, which has origins that date back to the Romans in the first century AD. As well as plenty of places to sit and relax, there are also restaurants, bars, sports courts, ancient monuments, catacombs, a museum and a zoo to explore. Great at any time of the day, but it's at its best as the sun begins to set when the park is full with couples, families, chess players and the odd camera-toting tourist. The perfect place to end a day's exploring. Nikola Tesla Museum This fascinating museum with plenty of hands-on displays is dedicated to the life and work of eccentric Serbian physicist and inventor, Nikola Tesla. Tesla, who worked with Edison in the USA, never quite achieved the fame that he deserved despite inventing AC current and many electrical gadgets and devices.

Often compared to the Montmartre quarter in Paris, Belgrade's old bohemian quarter dates back to the late 19th/early 20th century when its kafane (taverns and restaurants) were a meeting place for many of the greatest figures in Belgrade's cultural scene. Many famous writers, actors, painters and journalists once lived in Skadarlija. The famous Serbian poet and painter Dura Jakšić  lived and died in Skadarlija and his house was converted into a meeting point for poets from the "Skadarlija Soirées". Today the old bohemian quarter is dotted with lively cafés, restaurants, galleries, antique shops and souvenir stalls.

The imposing dome of St Sava's Temple stands at over 70m (230ft) high and can be seen from most locations throughout Belgrade. Building eventually began in 1935 and was completed in 2004. The temple is dedicated to St Sava (1169-1236), founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and is built on the site that is believed to be where his holy relics were burnt by the Ottoman ruler, Sinan Pasha, in 1594. The temple is located in the south of the city and is easily reached by bus or taxi from the city centre.