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Top 10 reasons to visit Serbia
  • Home to vibrant cities such as Belgrade (pictured) and Novi Sad, Serbia has plenty to offer in terms of culture and history. Belgrade overlooks the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers and given that it was recently named as one of the best cities for nightlife by National Geographic, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs to be enjoyed too. 

  • Europe's second longest river, the Danube runs through Serbia as well as Germany, Austria and Slovakia among others. Serbia is also home to the Sava and Drina rivers and the Sava has created a number of islands that provide visitors with sandy beaches and stunning locations for swimming. 

  • Djerdap is the largest national park in Serbia and is situated just on the border of Romania. 100km of the park runs along the famous River Danube and is home to hundreds of different types of animals and plants. 

  • There were 16 Roman emperors who were born and raised in what is now present day Serbia, which illustrates the wealth of history that this country boasts. Viminacium (pictured) in eastern Serbia, used to be the most important city in the Balkans in the second century. The area is home to well preserved remains of a Roman amphitheatre, public baths and necropolises. 
  • With countless monasteries found all over Serbia, Studenica (pictured) was built in the twelfth century by King Stefan Nemanja and the stunning architecture and murals are a combination of old Raška, Byzantine and western styles. The monastery is also home to “The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ” fresco which is one of the most significant examples of medieval art in the world. 
  • With plenty of countryside to enjoy in this predominantly mountainous country, there are plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed by visitors, including: hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and caving.
  • The fertile soil and pleasant climate makes Serbia the perfect location for growing produce such as peppers, plums and cherries and the country is also known for its high quality dairy products. The natives create their own takes on traditional dishes which are referred to as 'soul food'. 
  • Serbia's wine growing regions lie on the same latitude as those of the Loire Valley in France and the Duero region of Spain and in recent years Serbian wines have been making their mark on the international market. 
  • Serbia is home to a number of diverse festivals, the most famous of which is likely to be the EXIT music festival which is held on the banks of the Danube in Novi Sad. For a more traditional Serbian Festival, take a look at the Guca Trumpet Festival (pictured) which boasts the country's best trumpet players and brass bands as well as hosting folk dancing, handicrafts, traditional dishes, painters and poets.

  • Serbians have a long tradition of visiting spas for the purposes of health and relaxation, especially those based near thermal springs. Hotel Izvor (pictured) is just 75km from Belgrade and runs programs that will help you eliminate stress, rejuvenate your skin and enhance your immune system. 

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