The City Of Belgrade: Republic Of Serbia

Belgrade has a long history and excellent geographical position. Despite the long period of political and economic instability, the city has again become popular destination among the visitors from all over the world. Cultural heritage, outstanding natural features, hospitable population and proximity to European capitals contribute to the growth in popularity of Belgrade.

1. Geographical elements

The City of Belgrade is one of the 29 regions of Serbia. Belgrade is the capital of the Republic of Serbia. It is located in the southeast of Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. The city is the biggest and among the most developed and populated cities in the region. It covers the territory of 322.7 km2, with the concentration of the population of about

CULTURAL ELEMENTS

The oldest archaeological finds in this area date from the 5th millennium BC and are preserved at the prehistoric site of Vinča. Celtic tribes first came to the area and founded the city, which became known as Singidunum in the 3rd century BC. Later, the territory was conquered by the Romans. The Balkans became part of the Byzantine Empire after the decline of the Roman Empire in 395. During the 6th century the Slavs settled in the area and they built the White City at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The name Belgrade first appeared in the 9th century.

In the Middle Ages, Belgrade first became the Serbian capital. The Serbian state was strong and wealthy for several centuries. A lot of cultural heritage is preserved from this period, such as churches and monasteries. However, in the 14th century Serbia was conquered and became the part of the Turkish Empire, as well as Belgrade in 1521. In 1841, Belgrade became the capital of the Principality of Serbia. And after the Balkan Wars and the First World War, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. After the Second World War, Belgrade became the capital of

Long tradition, and the mixture of both western and eastern influences, resulted in the exciting and diverse architecture, cuisine and culture. Many of the cultural institutions are over two centuries old - the Serbian Academy of Science and Art, the National Library of Serbia, the National Museum, and the National Theatre. The building of the Railway station was built in 1884, when the first train from Belgrade to Vienna represented the beginning of the railway transport in Serbia. The building called Palace Albanija was built in 1938 and was the first skyscraper in Serbia, and the tallest building in the Southeastern