Belgrade is a city with a rich and tempestuous history and thus it has the rare gift of containing influences and cultural gems from numerous countries and people that have occupied this beautiful city in the past. The Romans, the Austrians and the Ottomans all left their unique marks on Belgrade and contributed to the creation of what we now call "The spirit of Belgrade. Throughout its history. Belgrade was considered a focal point, a place where Western culture met with Oriental philosophy of the East. In this article we'll talk about the one of the oldest and perhaps the most famous monument in Belgrade that is guaranteed to take your breath away.
Kalemegdan started as a military camp for the Romans way back in the 1st century AD. It was a Serbian stronghold since the 13th century, but after the Serbian empire was destroyed at the start of the 15th century, it was chosen as the capital of Despot Stefan Lazarevic. It was shelled, besieged, conquered, destroyed and rebuilt over and over again through its turbulent and bloody history and its current battle-hardened appearance certainly doesn't try to hide it. In fact it still stands proudly as ever and is sure to continue doing so in the years to come.
In the late 19th century, the plateau around the fortress has been remade into the largest and most beautiful park in Belgrade.
Kalemegdan Fortress
Within the Kalemegdan complex you can find a military museum of Serbia, a Zoo, tombs of national heroes, the statue of the Victor, which represents the victory of the Serbian army over the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires in World War I and offers a breathtaking view of the unique socialist architecture of New Belgrade as well as other parts of Belgrade. Within the park you can also find numerous monuments built for important figures in Serbian history. When you finally feel like taking a break after a long day of sightseeing and discovery, the fortress offers a choice of excellent restaurants that are sure to satisfy all of your gastronomic needs. If you'd like to visit this marvelous place every day and take long walks or enjoy your morning coffee with the marvelous view of Belgrade's rivers, you might want to rent a flat in Belgrade that is very close to the fortress.
Kalemegdan
Kalemegdan is one of the most visited places in Belgrade, among tourists and locals alike. With its special blend of West and East, Belgrade is definitely one of the most unique places you can visit in Europe and its landmarks are sure to leave you speechless. Belgrade really has something for everyone. If you have plans to visit this magical city in the Balkans and are looking for flats for rent in Serbia, be sure to visit our website. You will surely find an apartment that'll perfect for you.
