This new thoroughly updated edition of Bradts Serbia covers all the practical information you
could need plus comprehensive details of Serbian history geography economy politics and
people as well as food and wine city life hiking and outdoors and adventure trips.
Significant improvements to accommodation throughout the country over the past few years are
also covered with a wide range of options included from five-star and boutique hotels to
backpacker hostels. Bradts Serbia also has a strong emphasis on culture and the arts music
literature cinema and art and on natural history with a thorough overview of Serbias best
wildlife sites.Serbia remains one of the least known corners of Europe although Belgrade the
capital is becoming increasingly popular with overseas visitors as is the second city Novi
Sad. Both are lively cosmopolitan and welcoming cities with vibrant nightlife. In contrast
rural Serbia with its hidden monasteries and gorgeous countryside is an undiscovered gem.
This new edition covers everything from the development of the Savamala riverfront in Belgrade
to village stays archaeological sites from the Roman era or earlier (no fewer than 18 Roman
emperors were born in the territory that is now Serbia including Constantine the Great)
public transport information the EXIT festival and Guca Trumpet Festival and of course the
countrys sporting prowess: tennis star Novak Djokovic has won 16 Grand Slam single titles
while in team sports Serbia has excelled at water polo basketball volleyball and football in
recent years.No matter your interest whether it be travelling on one of the steepest climbing
railway lines in the world the argan Eight line visiting one of the largest Orthodox
Christian churches in the world Belgrades Temple of St Sava or wandering around the National
Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art both now finally re-opened Bradts Serbia offers
everything you need for a successful trip.
