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Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, has an extraordinary geographic location. It is situated where the Sava River flows into the Danube. Above the confluence rises Kalemegdan Hill with the Belgrade fortress that dates back to pre-Roman times. Today, Kalemegdan is the most beautiful park in Belgrade and also the most important cultural and historical complex.
The oldest urban part of Belgrade, Kosančićev Venac, was built outside of Kalemegdan walls. Today's Kosančićev Venac dates from 19th century and includes the area around Orthodox Cathedral Church, Princess Ljubica Residence and there is also the oldest pub in Belgrade - Question Mark.
Today, Belgrade is a dynamic and radiant city with vibrant social and cultural life. The very center of Belgrade is Republic Square with National Theatre and National Museum.
Among the most remarkable symbols of Belgrade there are Winner Statue and Prince Mihailo Monument, St. Sava Temple and Orthodox Cathedral Church.
Though a metropolis scared with history, it remains unquenchably optimistic. Belgrade is a hospitable and lively city. It is a wild, untamable city, to be loved rather than merely appreciated.
"The look of a city is astrange, exstraordinary contageon, its dynamic is the movement of creation. The souls of its citizens are at the breakthrough, in itself it bears hundreds of turningpoints, lots of surprises."
The View from Kalemegdan,
Vladimir Velmar-Jankovic
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