Found a very nice map on Belgrade's official website, and thought I'd show you how the city's pedestrian-areas look like:



Map of pedestirian-only streets of downtown Belgrade(other municipalities, like Zemun, have their own pedestrian streets)

http://www.beograd.co.yu/beoinfo/523676_pesacka_zona_v.jpg

The most popular is, of course, Knez Mihailova ulica(Duke Mihailo Street)...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/knez1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/knez2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/knez3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/knez4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/knez5.jpg


Then there is Skadarska ulica, commonly known as Skadarlija.

Skadarlija, the old bohemian quarter of Belgrade dates back to late 19th and early 20th century. It was back then when its kafane (taverns and restaurants) were a meeting place for many of the greatest figures of the cultural scene of the period. It is often compared with the Montmartre in Paris, both for its appearance and the cheerful, vigorous artists' atmosphere.

This part of town took shape in the first half of 19th century and Skadarska Street was traced in 1872 each house being given its number. From the name of the street the affectionate term "Skadarlija" was created. Back then, many writers, actors, painters and journalists lived in Skadarlija. It assumed a definite bohemian character when "Dardanelles" a famous tavern was demolished in 1901. It's trusted clients then moved to the taverns in Skadarlija, bringing along the bohemian lifestyle and spirit. Here, many distinguished domestic and foreign guests "spent their best days - by night".

The famous Serbian writer and painter Đura Jakšić lived and died in Skadarlija. His house has been turned into a poetry venue for "Skadarlija nights". Today, as a tourist attraction, Skadarlija offers a variety of well known restaurants like "Tri šešira", "Ima dana", "Dva jelena", "Skadarlija", "Zlatni bokal" and "Dva bela goluba", as well as galleries, antiques and souvenirs shops.

The revitalization of this specific urban environment has been initiated in 1968. Its architectural and urban layout has been designed by the renown Belgrade architect Uglješa Bogunović. Preserving the existing old values, he skillfully managed to introduce all the elements needed to ensure modern functioning and high standards.

A copy of the Sebilj česma (Sebilj fountain) from Baščaršija in Sarajevo, stands in the upper part of Skadarlija. It is a present Sarajevo made to Belgrade.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/skadarlija1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/skadarlija2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/skadarlija3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/skadarlija4.jpg


And finally, the longest of the lines(BLUE) represents the stretch between Republic Square and Slavija Square, which closes to motor vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays, and becomes a pedestrian-only street.

This is how it looks like:

http://zivotic.com/photo/fin/D100_02/dsc_2123.jpg

IMO Belgrade looks European. I always wonder how come Serbia is not in the EU yet. Come on guys get your act together and apply for membership!

^ Well the problems are mainly political (Hague cooperation) and centred around Kosovo, rather than the economy of Serbia proper.

Anyway, Belgrade truly has awesome pedestrian streets...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/nero87/summer5.jpg

Nah, Serbia will join OPEC instead. Also, we'll apply for NAFTA and ASEAN membership, too.
Or we'll just follow Norway's example(our Scandinavian brother), and stay neutral:yes:

And Belgrade, even though its located on the European continent, its more of an African city;) Vert few cities in Europe have Belgrade's liveliness/hustle & bustle.

Interesting, that's one thing that Toronto lacks. Some nice pedestrian streets!!!!!!!:(

I didn't read the comments, I'm in a hurry. The streets look very nice. In Kyiv we have a "main" street and it is closed on the weekends and used as a pedestrian street. There's gameshows and competitions and various attractions going on.

I really like this photo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Pupin11/skadarlija4.jpg

This picture is great...:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/nero87/summer5.jpg

Nah, Serbia will join OPEC instead. Also, we'll apply for NAFTA and ASEAN membership, too.
Or we'll just follow Norway's example(our Scandinavian brother), and stay neutral:yes:

And Belgrade, even though its located on the European continent, its more of an African city;) Vert few cities in Europe have Belgrade's liveliness/hustle & bustle.


lol, love your sarcasam :) :) :) :) :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Strahinjica Bana will become pedesetrian too. well repaved since its already more or less pedestrian. Also one of the paralel streets with Knez Mihailova will become pedestrian as well.

Mitteleuropean!!So nice!!

Knez is freakin' amazing. Of course, everyone always forgets about Kalemegdan--it's gotta be the best pedestrian 'space' in the city :drool:

Knez is freakin' amazing. Of course, everyone always forgets about Kalemegdan--it's gotta be the best pedestrian 'space' in the city :drool:
Agreed, not many cities have a walkway on top of a hill overlooking a river and a high rise neighbourhood.

Knez is terrific - especially in retrospect of what it used (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/nero87/a1.jpg) to be.

Here's one from Zemun (Belgrade suburb)
http://zivotic.com/photo/fin/D100_03/dsc_3904.jpg

Knez is terrific - especially in retrospect of what it used (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/nero87/a1.jpg) to be.

When were renovations done on Knez?

When were renovations done on Knez?
1989 I believe, I remember reading a plaque somewhere on the street (I think the begining) commemorating this and me saying geez, that's the year I was born.:D

^ Well I believe they started reconstruction in 1986 (Delijska cesma was placed in 87).

^ Well I believe they started reconstruction in 1986 (Delijska cesma was placed in 87).
The finished the reconstruction in 1989 then, the plaque was unveiled at the official opening.
Or wait, it could be 1987. I could be confusing it with another street here in Toronto (the Grand Harbour promenade). Damn, next time I'll pay more attention to detail.

My idea, is to build a few tunnels/add more infrastructure in downtown, especially around Terazije, and make that whole strip between Republic Square and Slavija Square permanently pedestrian-only street. When that is connected with Knez Mihailova, it will be one of the longest such streets in Europe:yes:

Well sure, if by more infrastructure you mean extensive subway system and the widening of every other street in the city :yes:

The finished the reconstruction in 1989 then, the plaque was unveiled at the official opening.
Or wait, it could be 1987. I could be confusing it with another street here in Toronto (the Grand Harbour promenade). Damn, next time I'll pay more attention to detail.
You don't by any chance mean this (http://mishappa.image.pbase.com/u13/eliashan/large/6934842.DSC00257.jpg) ? Anyway, my father told me that after the street's closure to traffic (1960s) they restructured the ground a few times, so I suppose it depends on your definition of a pavement ;):D

Well sure, if by more infrastructure you mean extensive subway system and the widening of every other street in the city :yes:


You don't by any chance mean this (http://mishappa.image.pbase.com/u13/eliashan/large/6934842.DSC00257.jpg) ? Anyway, my father told me that after the street's closure to traffic (1960s) they restructured the ground a few times, so I suppose it depends on your definition of a pavement ;):D
Yup, that's it precisely.:D

Hehe, pavement. I still can't believe what subjects I argue over.;)

I'm almost ashamed to admit this...

I've never *really* been to Serbia. I was there as a child, before the war, but never since I've been old enough to TRULY remember it.

But - I can remember two things about Belgrade. There was a fountain there that is an exact replica of the Sebilj fountain in Sarajevo - we had a photo taken in front of it, actually - I'll have to find it sometime.

Then I can remember Knez Mihailova - because of our family name - and I remember thinking - WOW! It's not really that different from Ferhadija in Sarajevo but it just felt so big. I had the same feeling when I was in London for the first time as an adult.

Anyhow, just wanted to say - it's nice to see it. It looks beautiful.

Fantastic pedestrian streets !!!!
Knez Mihailova Ulica is pretty nice.

Thats nothing to be ashamed of, Mila:)

For example, you have at least been to Belgrade, at least for a short while - while I have never stepped foot in Bosnia - a mistake which I will correct this summer:yes:

Thats nothing to be ashamed of, Mila:)

For example, you have at least been to Belgrade, at least for a short while - while I have never stepped foot in Bosnia - a mistake which I will correct this summer:yes:
Ti ces bre po celoj jugo-istocnoj evropi ako tako nastavis.:D

Pa naravno.

Tri meseca u Beogradu -naravno da planiram da obidjem sva "obliznja" mesta, pogotovo Sarajevo/Banja Luku i Skoplje. Najverovatnije cu skoknuti i do Zagreba, Ljubljane...Sofije, Atine i Istanbula.

Kommandante,

Najbolje bi ti bilo da iznajmis moto u Budvi ili Dubrovniku pa da dobri deo obale obidjes ( koa sto sam ja to sve stavio u praksu proslog leta...) . To je fantasticno...pa jos ako upoznas neko mace....joj! Teraj ti ove blokove..u skopju ili bilo gde....nek se gone...marsh! :2cents:

Kommandant, thats crazy i'm doing the same thing this summer. Going form Vancouver to where i was born Sarajevo then Heceg Novi, Budva, Podgorica, Beograd, and i'll see about Zagreb.
Can't wait

Kalimegdan, Belgrade

http://zivotic.com/photo/fin/d70_11/d70a_4014.jpg

http://zivotic.com/photo/fin/d70_10/_dsc3837.jpg

http://zivotic.com/photo/fin/d70_05/_dsc1763.jpg