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Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Serbia covers all the practical information you could need plus comprehensive details of Serbian history, geography, economy, politics and people, as well as food and wine, city life, hiking and outdoors and adventure trips. Significant improvements to accommodation throughout the country over the past few years are also covered, with a wide range of options included, from five-star and boutique hotels to backpacker hostels. Bradt's Serbia also has a strong emphasis on culture and the arts - music, literature, cinema and art - and on natural history, with a thorough overview of Serbia's best wildlife sites. Serbia remains one of the least known corners of Europe although Belgrade, the capital, is becoming increasingly popular with overseas visitors, as is the second city, Novi Sad. Both are lively, cosmopolitan and welcoming cities with vibrant nightlife. In contrast, rural Serbia, with its hidden monasteries and gorgeous countryside, is an undiscovered gem. This new edition covers everything from the development of the Savamala riverfront in Belgrade to village stays, archaeological sites from the Roman era or earlier (no fewer than 18 Roman emperors were born in the territory that is now Serbia, including Constantine the Great), public transport information, the EXIT festival and Guca Trumpet Festival and, of course, the country's sporting prowess: tennis star Novak Djokovic has won 20 Grand Slam single titles, while in team sports, Serbia has excelled at water polo, basketball, volleyball and football in recent years. No matter your interest, whether it be travelling on one of the steepest climbing railway lines in the world, the Sargan Eight line, visiting one of the largest Orthodox Christian churches in the world, Belgrade's Temple of St Sava, or wandering around the National Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art, both now finally re-opened, Bradt's Serbia offers everything you need for a successful trip.
Trade Review'A good introduction to the country.' The Independent
Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with children, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Other practicalities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Belgrade History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Culture and festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, Suggested itineraries, What to see and do, Nearby city escapes Chapter 4 Along the Danube Smederevo, From Smederevo to Veliko Gradiste, Golubac, The Homoljske region, Ðerdap National Park, Negotin Chapter 5 Central Serbia Kragujevac, The Knic area, Kraljevo, Vrnjacka Banja, Krusevac, Topola, Valjevo Chapter 6 Vojvodina History, Novi Sad, Sremski Karlovci, Fruska Gora National Park, Sremska Mitrovica, Sombor, Bac, Subotica, Becej, Pancevo, Kovacica, Kikinda, Zrenjanin, Vrsac, Bela Crkva Chapter 7 West and Southwest Serbia Uzice, Cacak, Guca and around, Zlatibor, Tara National Park, South along the Ibar Valley, Kopaonik region, The Raska region, West of Novi Pazar, Onward travel to Kosovo Chapter 8 East and Southeast Serbia Zajecar, Cuprija, Jagodina, Despotovac, Sokobanja, Nis, Knjazevac, Pirot and around, Leskovac, Vranje, Kursumlija Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary of Serbian Terms Appendix 3 Further Information Index
