At the site of the disintegrated Yugoslavia there are now six independent states. Each of them has its own "main" city. Belgrade is the capital of Yugoslavia until the collapse of this state. Today it is the main administrative center of Serbia. Belgrade is endowed with the status of a territorial unit with its own government. The territory of its district is divided between 17 communities. Each of them has its own municipalities. The district of the capital has an area of 3224 square meters. Km. It occupies 3.6% of the entire territory of Serbia.
Since Belgrade - the capital of Yugoslavia from 1918 to 2003, the whole country for a long period of time contributed to its development. This city is located in the area of the confluence of two rivers (Danube and Sava). In fact, it has a border location, since it is here that the border of Central Europe and the Balkan Peninsula passes . The former Yugoslavia has always been famous for its sights. And to date, the interest of tourists to newly formed states on its territory has not dried up.
Belgrade is the capital of Yugoslavia, famous for its monumental fortress and located near it by the beautiful Kalemegdan park. It is not exactly established in what year this ancient city was formed. For certain it is only known that the first buildings in this area were created by the Celts in the III century AD. E. To date, the ancient fortress is a unique architectural ensemble, consisting of numerous buildings of different eras. This combination of different styles gives the city a special charm. The capital of Yugoslavia has long been famous for its exhibitions, telling about the history of this state. Now the exhibits, mainly, relate to the history of Serbia.
The former capital of Yugoslavia is known all over the world for its monumental cathedrals. One of the most beautiful is the church of St. Sava. The beginning of its construction dates from the 16th century. In all halls of this church can be 10 thousand people. The gilded dome of this structure is visible almost from any point of Belgrade.
One of the mandatory items of excursions is the Royal Palace, built in 1884. There are many museums in the capital. Very popular with the guests of Belgrade is the one dedicated to the great scientist and inventor Nicola Tesla. It was founded in 1952 in an old mansion. No less popular are the Museum of History, as well as the Mausoleum of Tito.
The area of Skadarliya is especially attractive for tourists. This picturesque low-rise district, located in the old town, is a Serbian likeness of Montmartre or Arbat. Today this quarter was chosen by art galleries, antique shops, free artists. Here are the authentic restaurants of Belgrade, and very close to it - popular nightclubs.
The capital of the former Yugoslavia is famous not only for ancient architectural monuments, but also for remarkable new buildings, some of them are the top of engineering thought. All of them are in the area of the city called "New Belgrade". To date, the capital is a major economic, industrial and cultural center of Serbia. Its population is 1.6 million people. There are several higher educational institutions of national importance for the country.