Year: 2007

Belgrade – Attractions – Orthodox Church

Much of Serbia’s population, up to 85%, follows the Orthodox religion, which is why Slobo was successful in stirring up hate against the other minorities.

A new experience
I have never attended an Orthodox service before, but it was something to behold.
The priests actually sing the service. Not a word is spoken.

Great stuff.

It made me want to go again.

Belgrade – Attractions – Square Nikole Pisca

Dedicated to Nikole Pisca, this small park garden and water feature plays host to local bands, PA’s and whatnots.

A mobile phone company were using it when I went past.

This is a view from the square of Nikole Pisca facing toward the houses of parliament.

Belgrade – Attractions – St. Marks Church

Located next to the houses of parliament, when I visit, St. Marks has a wedding party in attendance.

I am surprised by the number of reasonable looking Serbian women.

Comfort in Cash
Obviously they don’t have the same problems with comfort eating as we do in the UK.

east vs west
The church of St. Marks with it’s domed spires is a mish mash of east and western influence. I was lucky, the wedding had moved all the pews giving an impression of floor space.

I could move around to get the right pictures.

Belgrade – Attractions – Castle Kalemegdan

Perched up on a hill, Caste Kalemegdan has a great view down on the river below.

The castle started it’ s existence in the 14th century. ‘Kale’ means castle.
It’s surrounded by a park ‘megdan‘ which has exhibits from artists writers and poets year round.

In addition, there are some large guns, remnants of the old days used to launch assaults on the German bombers in WWII.
There’s some good little panzers.

If you’re into cannons or bombs, or a bit of a war buff, you will surely find this exciting.

Atop the complex is a picture of Victor the Victorious, dedicated to Serbian victories in the Balkans conflict 1930-2.