Wednesday 31 July 2019

Belgrade, day 2


The French Embassy in Belgrade

Old fortifications in Kalemegdan Park

Cool mural

Outdoor seating

Pedestrian area


Hotel Moscow built in 1906

Stari Dvor (Old Palace), a former royal residence

House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia

Church of St. Mark, a Serbian Orthodox church

Church of Saint Sava, also a Serbian Orthodox church. Construction began in 1935, but construction was halted with WW2. Construction restarted in 1985 and the finishing touches were continuing when we visited.

The crypt, with beautiful mosaics and frescoes

Street scene in Belgade

View from Kalemegdan Park



Tuesday 30 July 2019

Travel day to Belgrade, Serbia

This morning we caught a bus to Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, where we will be spending the final week of our Balkans trip.

Here we are at the bus station in Subotica.

An interesting building we saw on our bus ride into Belgarde

From the outside our apartment wasn't much to look at, but inside it was alright.


People out in a park in the evening

Monument of Gratitude to France, erected in honour of French soldiers who had lost their lives defending Belgrade in 1915

Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade

Buildings in the pedestrian area


Krafter Bar, friendly people and excellent IPAs


Monday 29 July 2019

Subotica, day 3

This morning we walked 8 kilometres to nearby Palić, an old resort and spa town.

The lakeside promenade

Villa Lujza, from the 19th century

Bagolyvar villa, sadly now boarded up

The Grand Terrace, built in 1912


The Palić Water Tower

Sunday 28 July 2019

Subotica, day 2

The Art Nouveau synagogue in Subotica, built in 1901-1902.




Children's Theater

Ferenc Raichle’s Palace

Train station

Simeon Leović Tenement Palace

A Serbian Orthodox Church



Saturday 27 July 2019

Travel day to Subotica, Serbia

The bus station in Novi Sad. We traveled to Subotica, Serbia this morning.

Fields seen from the bus window

Our apartment in Subotica, Serbia.
Subotica City Hall


Cafes around the edge of the city park

The city library building


The Savings Bank Palace

The Blue Fountain with City Hall in the background