Travel ideas for Serbia - unique sights, worth Guinness records

St. Sava Cathedral is situated in the historical part of Belgrade. In 1954 at the place of the modern cathedral was executed the hero of Serbia and the first bishop of Sava. In honour of the saint, it was decided to build a wonderful Orthodox church. Until now it is one of the largest cathedrals of the world. The building has begun to build in 1935. Officially the church was finished in 2004 but work of decoration continues until now.
The cathedral looks very outstanding. It was built in a classical Byzantine style. Some people tend to compare St. Sava Cathedral with the St. Sophia Cathedral (Constantinople). Since the building, the cathedral continues to astonish with its sizes. Its length is 91 meters and width are 81 meters. The church’s diameter is 35 meters, its high is 65 meters. The inner decoration of the cathedral is also unique. This place is a harmony of Classicism and Baroque styles.
The iconostasis is one of the most interesting objects in the cathedral. It is decorated not with the traditional icons, with the outstanding art paintings with Bible episodes. The main hall is decorated with a large candelabra in the medieval style. There were used a lot of gild during the decoration. Not so far from the cathedral has placed one more popular place for believers – Patriarchate of the Serbian Orthodox Church. In its walls has placed a great museum of the history of Orthodox Church. ... Complete sights collection

An unusual Monument to the Brave is located in the Serbian village of Ostra. It is also a vivid reminder of the communist period. It was built in honor of Serbian soldiers. They were victims of the Second World War. The monument has become a symbol of life for residents. The unusual asymmetrical shape is considered its main feature. The monument is a bit like a huge crystal with a beautiful cut, rising from the bowels of the earth. It is very interesting to admire the monument. It looks very special from different angles.
Miodrag Živković and Svetislav Licina are the authors of this monument. The construction of the monument was fully completed in 1969. The Monument to the Brave is located in a very symbolic place. A bloody battle between Serbian partisans and German troops took place here in 1944. Almost the entire partisan detachment died during the battle. But it was possible to liberate the nearby city of Čačak from invaders thanks to the bravery of its soldiers.
The monument is located on the top of a small hill. A wonderful panoramic view of the nearby settlements opens from its adjacent territory. Locals continue to honor the memory of their heroes after many years. You can always see fresh flowers near the monument. Various festive events are held next to it on the days of military holidays. You can see the monument in all its glory while walking around the surrounding area. ... Complete sights collection

You can see a very unusual war memorial on the top of Kosmaj Mountain in Serbia. It is dedicated to the partisan detachment. Mount Kosmaj repeatedly became the site of serious battles during the Second World War. A partisan detachment was formed in this area. It was one of the largest in the country. The first mention of this unit dates back to July 1941. The detachment courageously defended the approaches to Belgrade from that moment until 1944. In total, more than 5,800 soldiers and partisans died in the Kosmaj region during the war. 16 fighters from their number subsequently received the title of National Heroes.
A huge monument commemorates their great feat. It was installed in 1971. It has gained worldwide fame for its unusual design. The monument is made in the form of a huge star. It is interesting to admire it both from a close distance and the surrounding viewing platforms. Several excellent viewing platforms are located on nearby Mount Avala. The monument looks most impressive from them.
Most tourists visit the mountain area of Kosmaj in the warm season. But it is extremely inconvenient to admire the monument during this period. Lush green vegetation surrounds it. The branches of the trees almost completely hide the rays of a huge stone star in the middle of summer. Those who want to see the monument in all its glory and make the most spectacular photos should visit these places in early spring or late autumn. Several interesting monuments are also located on the slopes of Mount Avala. They are dedicated to the heroes and victims of the Second World War. Usually, these monuments are visited as part of a single tour. ... Complete sights collection

Smederevo Fortress is located in the city of the same name. It is located in an incredibly beautiful area on the banks of the great Danube River. The construction of the defensive structure took place in the first half of the 15th century. The city of Smederevo has formed around the fortress afterward. The fortress is a monumental complex of impressive dimensions. It is built in the shape of an irregular triangle.
A strong wall surrounds the fortress. Its thickness is more than 2 meters. There are 25 towers in its structure. The length of the defensive wall is more than 1.5 kilometers. The total area of Smederevo Fortress is about 11 hectares. This makes it one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. The medieval building was badly damaged during the Second World War. Locals began to restore the historical monument immediately after its end.
The ancient fortress has been transformed into a place of public recreation in recent decades. This area is more like a landscaped park today. There are several interesting historical buildings on its territory. Their active recovery continues even today. There are beautiful recreation areas with benches here. Convenient paths for walking and roller skating are laid on the territory of the fortress. There are also various sports fields and picnic areas here. Walking along the fortress wall remains one of the favorite activities for visitors to the park. A wonderful view of the Danube river and the surrounding area opens from it. Visitors can take a lot of spectacular photos. ... Complete sights collection