Stumbling on Party Capital in Europe

As according to the lonely planet, Belgrade, Serbia is the number one party town in the world. There's no doubt, Belgrade really rocks because of their varied nightlife. On our last day in Serbia, we really took the chance to be part of the busy restaurants with our friends.

Even on this expensive bridge even how desperate the traffic is, they even hold parties here. You can find party pubs and clubs under this bridge.

Not only its ambience, they have also beautiful places that you must see in the city.

Square of the Republic, simply known as kod konja (Serbian for ' at the horse')

The most popular of all is the republic square in Serbia, " the horse"... The locals say, " meet me at the horse". This is their meeting place. While we were waiting for our tour guide at the horse, I could see a lot of people waiting on the square and very busy looking for someone and even checking the time, It is really fantastic having a easy landmark like this especially when you are new to the place.

Kafana is the term used in the former Yugoslav countries. It is the type of local bistro, which primarily serves alcohol. For us now, it is the concept of a place where like bars and restaurants where we usually gather to drink alcohol. You can also come here to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner or just to hang around with your friends. What makes these travelers and local people come here at night is to commune with the serene gypsy live band. And, everything is allowed to do here. You can dance on the table and the highest level is if you are under the table because it means you are fully intoxicated. Tipping is also their culture. You can give tips to the band in many ways like rolled the bill and throw it to their drums or stick the bill on their heads. It's sound funny, but it is the fun way for them to do it.

Of course when you are drinking, don't miss to drink their national drink the "rakia". It is an alcohol beverage that is fermented with fruit. Usually, they drink this at the monument of Dura Jaksic. Our guide asked us why? I can't even get why and how come they have to drink at this statue. She told a story.

This famous painter was used to be a drunkard, but he promised himself to be sober and avoid alcohols. He actually lived here and this statue is in front of his old house. Imagine, everyday walking along this streets full of wine and alcohol. So, his friend came to tease him and invited him to join them to drink. Of course, he refused. Until one day, they gave him a reward for being so consistent for keeping his promise to avoid alcohol. As a gift they gave him a bottle of alcohol. From then on, he went back to drowning himself with it.
Maybe for some this statue is about alcoholism, but for others... they stop here to aspire him as an artist and to get motivation to paint.

I think the best place I've ever seen in this city is its breathtaking view above the fortress. This Belgrade Fortress was declared as Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979 and being protected by Republic of Serbia. It has a very nice Kalemegdan Park and from up there, you can see the two rivers Sava and Danube meet.

This was the money before in 1990's. Just the inflation rate went mad, yesterday you could buy a car with this amount, but the next day, the value dropped and you could only buy a piece of something.

Center of Serbian Language and Culture

We are not really fun going pub-crawls, but we both love music. Anyway, we are just being practical that we can listen music and songs on the square by some local musicians. We just love to hang around, enjoying the view, taking pictures and amaze with the beautiful dancing lights of the city. Knowing its story is more important for us. This is the best way to have memorable experience during the trip. When you come to know the city and its history, you will surely be endowed with its magnificence and beauty.