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The first documentation of the name Beograd (Slavic for Belgrade) is dated 878 AD, at the time of the first Bulgarian Empire. During the next the four hundreds the Bulgarian Empire and Hungarian Byzantium fought over the city. In 1284 it rested as the Kingdom of Syrmia under Serbian rule. At the end of the 14th century the southern part of the Serbian Empire was lost but Belgrade in the northern survived for 70 years before the armies of the Ottoman Empire laid siege to the city in 1456. The siege failed but in 1521 it was finally captured by the Ottomans who destroted most of the city. In 1594 as the town began to prosper again a Serbian rebellion failed. In the last of the 17th century and twice in the 18th century it was occupied by the Austrian and recaptured. In 1806 the Serbians rebelled and took control of the city until it was recaptured seven years later by the Ottomans. From 1817 it became part of the autonomous Principality of Serbia until the the Ottomans left Belgrade in 1867 when it became Serbia's capital.

During WW1 it was taken by Austrian - Hungarian forces, was recaptued then taken by German troops before being liberated by French Serbian troops at the end of the war in 1918. Post war Belgrade became the capital of the New Kingdom of Serbia. During WW2 Belgrade was first attacked in 1941 by German and Italian forces and then Hungarian and Bulgarian forces. In April 1944 it was bombed by the British. On November 29th it was taken by the Red Army. It was now the capital of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Some historian estimate Belgrade has been invaded 40 times in 2300 years

Crime and Personal Safety & Security In Belgrade

Travel From Belgrade Airport To Central Belgrade

The airport is 18 Klm from central Belgrade. Bus 72 covers this joirney in 40 minutes for 40 Dinars. JAT Airways also provide a Coach service taking 30 mins.

Belgrade is Parisian in many respects with numerous cafes all with their own appeal. The oldest of these, which serves as a cafe and restaurant, is the Question Mark Café in Kafana Znak Pitanja on on Kralja Petra street across the road from Saborna Church . It is a legacy from the past - a very old building with its own courtyard, low tables and real Turkish coffee. Sadly some of the neighbouring buildings are more recent but it is as popular as ever with the locals. Open all day and evening.

Though Belgrade offers a fair range of ways of passing the night away - 90% of these establishments have are off online. Techno music has, in the last decade, established itself 'bigtime' in Belgrade. The area around the Kalemegdan Citadel, is where the best clubs are found including Underground Pariska 1A, Telephone: 328 2526. and the smaller Libido Skardarska 40C, Telephone334 1600. A good rule in Belgrade is to follow the crowds who are always happy to point you in the right direction. Alternatively you could register on a specialist nightclub website clubcoyu see the link below. The city has several jazz clubs all worth a visit: BIG DILL, Resavska 32,Telephone: 3231-302. ELLINGTON'S, at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Milentija Popovića 5, Telephone:. 3111-234. HEMINGVEJ, Bežanijska 55, Telephone: 190-742. PLATO, Akademski plato 1, Telephone: 635-010. & RADOVIĆ, Aberdareva 1, Telephone: 3227-8757

Public Transport In Belgrade

Public transport in Belgrade consists of approximately 118 bus routes, 12 tram lines and 8 trolleybus routes. Most of the system is run rather managed by a GSP Beograd. A visit to the English page of their website (www.gsp.co.yu) is an indication that their priorities at times may be a little confused. The services that they are not responsible for are run by seven other companies, some of whom have bought second hand buses from Western Europe. The old trams are in the process of being replaced ny new stock.

As the indigenuous citizens of Belgrade can find it difficult to fathom out the details of routes appertaining to these services visitors to Belrade should buy a city map - the best being 'Plan Grada'.

Most services are scheduled to operate between 04.30 and midnight. Service levels at time can be eratic especially during the winter. There are are few a night buses and trams which leave the main bus station (next to central the railway station) 10 minutes past the hour between midnight and 04.00. Note International bus terminate and depart here as well.

A flat fare of approximately 40 Dinars applies to all journeys in either Zone 1 or Zone 2. on all routes* A ticket covering both zones costs 60 Dinars. *On the night services prices are higher ie 65 Dinar for to travel in one zone only or 85 Dinar to travel in both Zones. All tickets have to be punched and stamped when you board. Anyone without a validated ticket is liable to pay a very heavy fine.

Rail Services There are 5 suburban rail routes from the centre of Belgrade. For the details of the services visi this website

Taxis. Visitors should only use cabs which identify the name of the company they work for on the car. Some companies offer discounts for calls ordered by phone. The amount of these discounts vary. Ask your hosts for up to date advice.

Belgrade International Airport Information

Belgrade Airport Code - BEG

Airport Information Telephone +381 11 209 4444

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Flight Arrivals

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Airport Facilities

Small clean airport - a little on the formal side. 2 restaurants 3 cafes five banks, post office, ATMs, several shops and an escorted Mother & baby unit.

Other Airlines Flying To & Ffrom Belgrade Serbia

Aeroflot, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Aviogenex, British Airways, Czech Airlines, JAT Airways, Lufthansa, Macedonian, Montenegro Airlines, Olympic, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss, Uzbekistan Airways