The Atlas Obscura Guide To Serbia

128 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Serbia

Updated November 29, 2024

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Krupaj Spring.

Milanovac, Serbia

Krupaj Spring

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.

Skull Tower of Nis

Niš, Serbia

The Skull Tower of Nis

Structure built from the skulls of vanquished foes.

Golubac, Serbia

Golubac Fortress

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

Nikola Tesla Museum, Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade Tesla Museum

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

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.

Belgrade, Serbia

Ružica Church

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

Bubanj Memorial Park

Niš, Serbia

Bubanj Memorial Park

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

Western City Gate of Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Western City Gate of Belgrade

A pair of connected skyscrapers form this symbolic gateway.

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Serbia

Belgrade, Serbia

Gavez Klub

Tucked in an urban forest, this restaurant specializes in homemade, healing rakijas.

Sample a few unusual flavors before buying at Poslastičarnica.

Belgrade, Serbia

Poslastičarnica sa stavom

This ice cream parlor serves scoops of flavors like rakia, medlar, and poppy seed.

Most of the tombstones are in bad shape and losing balance.

Rajac, Serbia

Rajac Cemetery

Beautifully carved tombstones fill this unmarked graveyard, uniquely situated near the village's famous stone wine cellars.

On the upper floor of the McDonald’s.

Subotica, Serbia

World’s Only Art Nouveau McDonald’s

Housed in a 1912 architectural masterpiece, this outlet of the Golden Arches is a real beauty.

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Viewed from overhead on a gloomy autumn day, a poplar forest in Serbia looks otherworldly.

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Bad weather and dazzling white poplars helped create this spooky shot.

by Gemma Tarlach

October 19, 2021

The Zlatna Ribica (Gold Fish) bar and cafe in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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February 11, 2019

The Tjentište War Memorial in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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