While the memory of the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s still loom over the city, Belgrade has managed to put this dark period firmly in its past by flourishing into a fascinating and vibrant city that is brimming with culture. There are a wide variety of historic and religious sights to delve into – from museums which house pre-historic tools and art, to Orthodox Cathedrals and ancient fortresses – in between sauntering the quaint pedestrianised streets in the centre and enjoying the picturesque cityscape along the riverbanks of the Danube and Sava. Belgrade offers plenty to keep visitors busy for days but those travellers looking for a short city break may wish to start with these highlighted attractions.
 
Day One
 
The Temple of Saint Sava

The Orthodox Church, known as The Temple of St. Sava is a must for visitors who want to soak up the culture and religion of the country. The Temple of St. Sava can be seen from all approaches to the city; 82 metres at its tallest point, it is the largest Orthodox place of worship in the Balkans and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Built on the cremation site of St. Sava’s 340 years after his cremation in 1595, the church can hold 10,000 worshippers at one time. The church is clad with marble and granite and is a truly stunning site to visit during your short stay in Belgrade.
 
Belgrade Underground

One of the best ways to discover Belgrade is to go delve underground and explore the secrets that lie in Belgrade’s many caves, tunnels, dungeons, walled rivers, bunkers and numerous constructions that have been demolished and rebuilt by the nations that have settled in Belgrade over the Roman, Austrian, Turkish and Serbian period. Visit the Roman Hall, the big gunpowder warehouse which tells stories about the defence of the Christian Europe from the Turkish and an army bunker and an underground winery which dates back to the liberation of Serbia from Turkey in the 19^th Century. The tour lasts for two and a half hours with one and a half hours spent underground.
 
Supermarket Concept Store

Situated on the corner of Visjiceva and Strahinjica Bana, Supermarket Concept Store makes a bold impression with its high concrete walls, use of primary colours and minimalistic interiors expertly finished with artistic flair such as its incorporation of glass and recycles materials. Whilst inside, visitors can whittle away the hours through its mesmerising mix of design, fashion, art, publishing, music and gastronomy. Shop till you drop at boutique stores offering clothing items and home accessories created by leading international brands and famous Serbian designers such as Vladimir Lazarevic and Ivana Pilja. After your fix of retail therapy, discover the latest offering at the galleria – a space reserved for exhibitions, concerts and other performances – before rounding your day off by sampling the culinary grandeur of its restaurants offering a varied selection of fusion specialties.
 
Day Two
 
Belgrade Fortress

The first settlement in Belgrade Fortress was in 3BC and it has been invaded more than 100 times since. Now that the threat of invasion has subsided, the grounds are home to a number of wonderful museums and exhibitions. Specific parts of the fortress you should visit include the Nebojša Tower and the remains of the Metropolitan Palace in the Lower Town, if you enjoy art, the Cvijeta Zuzorić Pavilionorganises frequent concerts and art exhibitions. The Military Museum is also located within the fortress which holds a collection of cannons and tanks from every war that Serbia Yugoslavia took part in. Located within Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade Fortress is open 24/7 which offers visitors the advantage of planning it in around the opening hours of the other activities on their itinerary.
 
Discover Serbian History

A short walk from Kalemegdan Park is the National Museum of Serbia and the Museum of Vuk and Dositej. At the National Museum, you can see the nation’s collections and learn more about the history of the area from pre-historic times, through to ancient history, the Middle Ages and the new age and modern period. Or visit the Museum of Vuk and Dositej, a memorial museum dedicated to the lives of Dositej Obradović, the member of the Enlightenment Movement and first Serbian Minister of Education and Vuk Karadžić, the reformer of Serbian language and creator of the Serbian literary language. This museum recently underwent a renovation making visiting all the more worthwhile. Both museums are within a 10 minute walk of each other.
 
Dine at Little Bay

Just a two minute walk from the National Museum of Belgrade is a stunning themed restaurant; Little Bay has an interior that makes you feel like you are at the opera in a baroque styled theatre and accompanying classical musicians that go hand in hand; you are not going to struggle to relax and unwind after a busy 48 hours in Belgrade. The cuisine served is a range of familiar dishes that are sure to make you feel at home; from stuffed chicken, sirloin steak and baked fillet salmon, you will find something to suit every taste; what a perfect way to end your short stay in Belgrade.

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