While Knez Mihailova (rightfully) holds the title of the most famous street in Belgrade, one of the streets intersecting it is perhaps even more interesting historically, though often overlooked. Kralja Petra is a street that crosses the heart of the city, and practically connects the two major rivers Belgrade sits on: Sava and the Danube.
Not only that, it connects Kosančićev venac (historically the old Serbian part of Belgrade), Gornji Dorćol/Zerek and Dorćol (historically the old Turkish and Jewish parts of Belgrade). Walking the street from one end to the other introduces you to some of the most important buildings of three religions (the seat of the Serbian Orthodox church - Saborna crkva, the Jewish community building, and the only remaining mosque in Belgrade — the Bajrakli mosque).
I love walking down this street because it really does feel like a walk through history. It also helps that some of my favorite food and drink spots in the city are located on it. Crna Ovca is the perfect place to cool down with a delicious artisan ice cream, and Popy Coffee is a small local coffee shop with some of the friendliest service in town.
If all of the above isn't enough to keep you occupied while you walk down this cobblestone street, there is plenty of (window) shopping to do as well — from the oldest perfumery in Belgrade to the glitzy brands in Rajićeva shopping center. One thing's for sure — just like Belgrade, Kralja Petra street has something for everyone.
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An ice cream machine, one plastic chair next to it, a parasol over it, and a really pleasant person serving ice cream. Opt for a large or small portion.
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What I love most about this place is that they provide sauces of varying levels of spiciness so you can adjust the meal to suit your taste and mood.
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Apart from coffee, Veza offers tasty vegan food, from vegan scrambled eggs to avocado toasts, fried vegetables to an assortment of hummuses and tofu.
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This event happens every last Saturday of the month, and it is organized by the cyclist organization called Streets for Cyclists. Join us for a ride!
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My favorites are black sesame and pistachio, but the options are plentiful. They offer traditional fillings like black bean, as well as fruity options.
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Zaokret serves simple yet flavorful dishes, such as eggs prepared in different styles, oatmeals, and some slightly more exotic choices like shakshuka.
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Košutnjak, a woods 20 minutes from the city center by bus, spreads over more than 300 hectares of land and offers many paths and spots to explore.
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I find this park to be great for a walk, as it is close to the river bank, and you can just continue your walk there, enjoying scenic views of the river.
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The portions are big, the prices reasonable, and options diverse. I recommend the rice noodles with tofu and vegetables in a peanut sauce - very tasty!
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Tucked in a YU-era complex, visit Utočište with its wondeful people, social impact and Sicilian sweets, — an unexpected gem in New Belgrade.
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Savana stands out on Zemun Quay with blues, cold beer, and river views — wooden, laid-back, pet-friendly, and blissfully free of turbo folk music.
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