In this tour, get to know:
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Skadarlija
Skadarlija is a bohemian quarter, a favorite tourist spot and a place where you can feel the spirit of old Belgrade. Skadarska Street, after which the whole surrounding area is named, is about 500 meters long and located in the very center of the city. Due to the proximity of...
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Taverns in Skadarlija
Skadarlija is mainly known for its famous taverns that offer traditional Serbian cuisine, drinks and music. Some of these taverns are among the oldest in Belgrade. As early as in 1909, there were 14 taverns in Skadarska Street, which were a center of social and cultural life and a “refuge”...
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Đura Jakšić’s House
House in 34 Skadarska Street is one of the oldest and most famous houses in Skadarlija. The renowned Serbian poet and painter Đura Jakšić (1832-1878) lived and died in this house. At that time, this whole area was a poor city borough called Ciganska mahala, and Đura Jakšić was perhaps...