33 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Serbia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Serbia

Smederovo, Serbia

Golubac Fortress

This 14th century castle withstood years of battle but is now sliding off the hills into the Danube.

44.6615, 21.6788

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The Skull Tower of Nis

Structure built from the skulls of vanquished foes.

43.3119, 21.9237

Added by stanestane

Nikola Tesla Museum, Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade Tesla Museum

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

44.8052, 20.4707

Added by Annetta Black

A griffin vulture soars over the Meanders

Družiniće, Serbia

Uvac River Meanders

A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.

43.3588, 19.9641

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Bubanj Memorial Park

Bubanj Memorial Park

This memorial park stands on the site of one of the largest mass executions of the Second World War.

43.3056, 21.8725

Added by usrejected

Kosmaj Monument

Koracica, Serbia

Kosmaj Monument

This spaceship-like Serbian monument reaches for the stars in celebration of the fallen fighters of fascism.

44.4679, 20.5718

Never has a little, nameless house gotten so (Internet) popular

Bajina Bašta, Serbia

Drina River House

For over 40 years, this quaint little house has teetered on a rock in the middle of a river.

43.9843, 19.5666

Added by littlebrumble

Belgrade, Serbia

Ruins of Yugoslav Army Headquarters

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

44.8056, 20.4612

Added by stanestane

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Serbia

Pule

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Meats & Animal Products

Pule

The world's most expensive cheese is made from Balkan donkey milk.

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Koliva

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Ritual & Medicinal

Koliva

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.

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Komplet Lepinja

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Komplet Lepinja

Cream, eggs, and pork drippings combine in the ultimate Serbian bread bowl.

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Karageorge's Schnitzel

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Karageorge's Schnitzel

This decadent schnitzel stuffed with clotted cream is named after the leader of Serbia's fight for independence.

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Stories
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