Travel to the former Yugoslavia


When a person considers Destinations Yugoslavia is not usually at the top of the list for tourist holidays. This war-torn country has experienced unpleasant foreign occupations and great political instability. Yugoslavia was invaded and divided during World War II. Thousands of people were killed. On February 4, 2003, Yugoslavia it was dissolved in two countries.

The result was the formation of Serbia and Montenegro. Despite great destruction, Serbia and Montenegro offer travelers a wonderful holiday. Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and is one of the oldest cities in Europe, dating back over 7,000 years old. A good starting point for a visitor is the Stari Grad. This is the oldest part of Belgrade and you can find a large number of museums.

Each of them offers the visitor a great variety of art and archaeological samples. Belgrade it is also home to Kalemegdan Citadel. Inside this large park is the Belgrade Fortress, which dates back to Roman times. Most of it was rebuilt in the 17th century.

Budva It is another place that you should not miss during your holidays. The original city collapsed in 1979 during an earthquake. Little by little it was rebuilt as a tourist attraction and is currently one of the best beach resorts in Montenegro. One of the preferred destinations in Budva is Sveti Stefan. There was a time when Sveti Stefan was a fishing village. Today, this island town is an isolated tourist destination.

Trebinje, Bosnia: Yugloslavian Diversity - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite (April 2024)


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