15 Best Places You Must Visit in Serbia [Where To Go in Serbia?]

Are you thinking of heading your way to Serbia? That’s a good choice! Serbia is a Southeast European country in the Balkans that’s popular for its nightlife especially in its capital, Belgrade. And as time goes by, Serbia is getting more and more popular with tourists all over the world.

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Upon visiting here, you’ll be amazed by how the Serbs treat their visitors, get hooked up with the country’s stunning views, and you’ll totally feel safe wandering around the country without the threat of any bad circumstances. A lot of things and destinations are possible to explore here, so we listed all the places that you must visit in Serbia



1. Belgrade

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The capital of Serbia and one of the most active cities in the continent. Belgrade is more than a legendary nightlife and passionate populace; it also offers a group of parks that can be explored. Innumerous museums, galleries, monuments, and others are also present in Belgrade. Kalemegdan Fortress gives the most fascinating view in the city, and restaurants are great for romance.

2. Fruska Gora 

Photo by Nick Savchenko

Fruška Gora is a mountain that sticks out like the sorest of thumb and is located at Serbia’s northern province of Vojvodina which is mostly flatland. Within its lush greenery, some of the serene monasteries are hiding and it housing some of the finest frescoes of their region. Krušedol and Grgeteg have a striking image and be sure to come in salaš to eat and have a glass of rakija.

3. Uvac Canyon

It is one of the unique nature of Serbia. A river like no other and is surrounded by towering mountains that create a view that is memorable. It flows into Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Serbian adventures are the most captured my imagination. 

4. Tara Mountain

Tara is maybe the most stirring big hill in the country. The most forested area of Serbia hides one of its best national parks and is surrounded by the iconic Drina River with its heart-stopping gorges and ravines. And there are also some wildlife aficionados.

5. Derdap Gorge

Đerdap Gorge is like a border that was designed by deities. It a river that is surrounded by cliffs where a number of mysterious caves are hidden within. It is also called the Iron Gate. 

6. Sremski Karlovci

This town could be the most beautiful town in Serbia. It may be small and has less number of population, history, and the importance of the town is known in the whole state. It has been the longest cultural capital of Serbian Vojvodina and it was once the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Habsburg Monarchy. The political and spiritual significance is matched to its architecture

7. Nis

Photo by Saša Petrović

It is the third-largest city of Serbia and is much different from the other two bigger cities in the north. It has a strong influence on Balkan and they have one of the famous horrifying monuments named Skull Tower. Most of the skulls were gone and the remaining are a reminder that the Ottoman occupation is more than 500 years.

8. Novi Pazar

Photo by Franco Pecchio

It may be the most unique city in Serbia. It is also the center of Islamic culture and one of the last remnants of Ottoman occupation for more than 500 years. The Serbian Orthodox Church has its presence here and these two religions are sitting beside each other. The ruined fortress called StariRas is one of Serbia’s capital and is located nearby. 

9. Studenica Monastery

Photo by Nenad Stojkovic

Studenica Monastery was established in the 12th century and was founded by Stefan Nemanja, the man who brought the medieval Serbian state into being. it consists of two astounding white marble churches and other buildings. The history of the monastery is very thrilling.

10. Oplenac

It is located in a little town called Topola that is between Belgrade and Niš. This church stands out the most in the town and is always visited. Church of St. George is its official name but most people know it as Oplenac. The leader of Serbia in the early 1800s and its family or the Karadjordjević family are buried here. It has one of the most impressive interiors in the region. More than 40 million pieces of colored glass are needed to create an astonishing mosaic with more than 15 thousand shades. 

11. Novi Sad

The second biggest city of Serbia and is also known as the Serbian Athens. Its city center is one of the finest in the country and the Petrovaradin Fortress is popular as the Kalemegdan. They play host to one of Europe’s most iconic parties which is the EXIT Festival in the summer.

12. Kragujevac

It may be the most underrated city in Serbia. It is the fourth largest town and the home of a huge monument park. The monument park was built to remember the local citizens who were massacred by the Nazis during World War II and there are other monuments that are hidden within. Interrupted Flight is the most iconic and well-known monument in the park of Kraguvejac. 

13. Drvengrad

Also known as Küstendorf and was constructed for Emir Kusturica’s classic Life is a Miracle (2004). It is like a dreamlike delight that literally came out of a movie. The streets of the village are dedicated to some of the greats of the modern world and Drvengrad’s idea is the playground of a creative genius. 

14. Davolja Varos

Photo by Rudolf Getel

Photo by Rudolf Getel

It is located in the Toplica District on the disputed Kosove border and is also known as the “Devil’s Town”. It is a collection of more than 200 peculiar rock formations and is usually referred to as “towers”. ĐavoljaVaroš is full of legends, tales, and stories of those bullied by the devil. 

15. Golubac Fortress

Photo by Marco Verch

Photo by Marco Verch

It is on the edge of the mighty Danube and a 14th-century fortress in the east of Serbia. It has an intimidating impression from the very beginning. The fortress hasn’t changed even going through many different hands over the centuries. It is still one of the most photographed sites in Serbia. 

With all these places you must visit in Serbia, you’ll surely have a wonderful trip. Just don’t forget to prepare yourself as you will totally be blown away.

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