R i tam grada / Rhythm of the ci ty Belgrade » Beograd | 85 84 | Beograd » Belgrade June is the ideal month to visit Belgrade for many reasons. For starters, the average temperature rarely exceeds 26degrees, whichmakes this the ideal time for walking and cycling, but also the first swimof the year at Ada Ciganlija’s Sava Lake. Daylight reaches its J une i n B e lgr ade Fromthe Danube, via the Sava, all theway to Ada From sunbathing on Ada Ciganlija island to the capital’s renowned nightlife, Belgrade is waiting for you to explore all its early summer charms first half of the 18th century and is a ‘must visit’ area. If you choose to continue on towards Ada, an elite atmosphere is also provided by the Belgrade Waterfront neighbourhood. The only problem with this route will be choosing the right café to sit and enjoy the multitude of delightful worlds. Bursting with positive impressions, you can cool off and conclude your tour at AdaCiganlija’s Sava Lake, because this urban resort’s bathing season starts inmid-June. On the side of Ada Ciganlija island facing the Sava, the route stretches across the water to New Belgrade, with taxi boats departing from the Staro kupalište [Old bathing area]. If Branko’s Bridge marked the junction to turn towards Zemun, it also provides the same opportunity for those wishing to check out Great War Island, a nature reserve that’s home to 196 species of bird. It’s still too early for swimming at Lido, the landscaped beach area of this river island, because the Danube remains fast-flowing and bloated, and still cold, but sunbathing is highly recommended, as is a walk along the dirt lanes that traverse this area of the densest biodiversity in the capital. It is also possible to tour this entire route using a rented bicycle, in which case you can take a break on the part of the riverbank in front of the Museum of ContemporaryArt, amasterpiece of IvankaRaspopović and the aforementioned Ivan Antić, and take in views of the old part of the city, but also thebeautiful, newBelgradeWaterfront neighbourhood that we’ve maximum,with longvermilionskies in themornings and evenings,making this city on two rivers romantic and irresistibly alluring. If your starting point to tour the city is Knez Mihailova Street, which is both a pedestrianwalkway and a guardian of tradition, head in the direction of the Danube. Descending the slope will lead you to Dorćol, the city’s oldest urban hub, a hugely important monument to history and culture and a witness to the city’s turbulent history. It is embraced on all sides by the great river, and June is the right time to experience that river in all its beauty. As soon as you reach the riverbank, you’ll be approached by a flock of swans that have grown accustomed to eating out of the hands of kindlypassers-by.Thepromenade passes tennis courts, but also the swimming pool of the Milan Gale Muškatirović Sports Centre, where you can find relief from the heat. This stunningcomplexwasdesigned by academic Ivan Antić, who took care not to disturb the surroundingnatural environment.The string of ‘splav’ raft venues, with their offer of rich dining options, already starts here, while the promenade leads you on to the confluence of the Sava and the Danube, near NebojšaTower, in front of theBelgrade Fortress, where you canfind respite in the shade of trees. If your heart and feet won’t let you rest, the next scene worthy of a mention is Beton Hala [Concrete Hall], which is also known as a centre of fun for the city’s elite. Here you can grab a bite to eat from the international menus of the many restaurants while enjoying views of the Sava dock international passenger terminal. Alternatively, continue onwards to Branko’s Bridge, where you’ll be awaited by a newdilemma: to head towards Zemun or take the road toAdaCiganlija. Insteadof taking the route alongDorćol’sDanube quayside, you can also reach this spot via Kalemegdan, which is rich with greenery in June, or by skirting the periphery of this park and then traversing the neighbourhood of Kosančić Wreath, with its harmonious ambience. This small urban quarter, characterised by thick rows of trees among cobblestoned streets that preserve the spirit of the old city hub, emerged in the Kosančićev venac čuva duh stare gradske čaršije Kosančić Wreath preserves the spirit of the old city hub Veliko ratno ostrvo, prirodni je rezervat za 196 vrsta ptica Great War Island is a nature reserve that’s home to 196 species of bird Na Košutnjaku vas nijedna misao neće uznemiravati. Sve će ih upiti zelenilo In Košutnjak none of your thoughts will disturb you. They will all be absorbed by the lush greenery alreadymentioned.This part of the city is at its most beautiful at dusk or after nightfall, when the area and the river is illuminated by the lights of the bridges: Branko’s Bridge, the Old Sava Bridge, Gazela Bridge and Ada Bridge. If you’ve had your fill of dilemmas related to the numerous possibilities for a good time in Belgrade during June, feel free to head to Košutnjak. In this forest park and popular daytrip area, coving 330 hectares and at an elevation of 250 metres above sea level, none of your thoughts will disturb you.They will all be absorbed by the lush greenery. And afterwards, rested and fully invigorated, you will be prepared for the inevitable new adventures brought by the always lively and warm Serbian capital. Foto: Depositphotos / Figurniy Sergey Foto: Depositphotos / Marko Sarenac Foto: Depositphotos / Nenad Nedomacki Foto: Depositphotos / Mubera Boskov
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