The charming provincial town of Smederevo is located 50 km from Belgrade on the banks of the rivers Ezawa and Danube .The main subject of tourist interest here - a massive medieval fortress of the 15th century, once the largest in Europe .It has twenty-five towers and innumerable rooms inside .And the city itself played a significant role in Serbian history: for some time it was the capital of the country .And in Smederevo is famous for its vineyards, surrounding the city from all sides, wherever you look from the observation platform of the fortress .That's why from here you should definitely bring a bottle or two of "Vranatsa" - the most famous Smedarev wine .
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How to get to Smederevo
It's easiest to get to Smederevo by bus from Belgrade, from the bus station "Last". One-way ticket will cost about 500 RSD, travel time - about an hour. Buses depart regularly - 2-3 flights per hour. Also this way can be done by train, however, on the way it will take about 2 hours: there are no direct trains, it will take a transfer at Mala Krasna station.
For those wishing to survey the Serbian nature in all its glory and feel local there is also a non-tourist bus route: from Belgrade to Grotsky, then a transfer from Grocki to Smederevo.
Also Smederevo is a popular point of river cruises programs on the Danube. Here you can both arrive on the ship, and make a short sightseeing cruise with departure from Smederevo for half a day.
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Transport in the city
Dimensions Smederevo small, here you can successfully move on foot, the more so that the main attractions of the city - the fortress and the museum - are located within walking distance from each other. For longer distances, you can use municipal buses (benefit, the general Cyrillic alphabet allows you to orient in directions) or a taxi. Both are quite affordable.
Smederevo hotels
As a rule, tourists visit Smederevo with an excursion from Belgrade, stop here at night is not accepted .Nevertheless, if Smederevskaya fortress excites in you the desire to spend a couple of days in the city, without staying overnight, you will not remain .To the services of travelers in Smederevo several hotels, guest houses and guest houses .It is worth paying attention to the charming private villas, rooms in which are surrendered .As a rule, they are located on the banks of the Danube and offer tourists a cozy atmosphere of the Serbian provincial house .Prices can not but rejoice - from 50 EUR for double room .
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Kitchen and restaurants
To the services of tourists in Smederevo a whole scattering of public catering establishments. A snack during the sightseeing can be burek - meat or potato - and fried grilled cutlets chevapchichi. Restaurants are piled on the main square of the city and the nearby streets, many of them and on the banks of the Danube.
From drinks it is necessary to pay special attention to local wines. The most popular brand is "Vranac", under which a good dozen of red and white wines are produced. Other favorite local varieties - Prokupats, Zhupsko and wine with the speaking name "Smederevka."
Shopping and Stores
Souvenirs from Smederevo, for obvious reasons, revolve around the fortress. Magnets, key chains and postcards are abundantly sold on trays and in shops with sights. In the city you can find "obschesherbskie" souvenirs: textiles, embroidery, carving, ceramics, etc. Do not forget to take home the "tasty" Smederevo - a bottle of local wine.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Smederevo
The main attraction of Smederevo is the largest fortress in Europe. Located on the banks of the Danube, the fortress was built in the 15th century as a necessary measure to protect the capital - Smederevo became to her after the transfer of Belgrade to Hungarians. However, the fortifications did little to help Serbia - already in 1459 the Smederev fortress fell under the onslaught of the Turks, and with it the Serbian statehood was put an end. The keys to the fortress were again transferred to the Serbs only in 1867.
The outpost of the country consisted of two "hailstones" - the Big and Small, occupying a total area of 11 hectares - an impressive space on which the military garrison was stationed, townspeople and artisans lived. The small town belonged to the Serbian ruler and courtiers. The living quarters have not been preserved, but the authorities are planning to reconstruct them, as the information stand announces. According to him, the Great Hall of Reception, the Southern Palace, bathhouses, barns, stables and a library here will be recreated.
Today, both hailstones are open for visiting. The large courtyard and the Great Castle can be viewed for free, and for the opportunity to see the interior of the sovereign you need to pay 50 RSD. The scale of the fortress is impressive - there are 25 towers (19 in the Big City and 6 in the small one) and a 1.5-kilometer wall, the thickness of which reaches 2 meters.
In the Small Courtyard, you should pay attention to the defensive moat filled with water, and climb to one of the towers, from where you can see a magnificent view of the citadel and the surrounding area. The water tower of the Smederev fortress was once a miracle of engineering thought: hydraulic devices raised water to a 25-meter height. Among other things, concerts are often held in the Small Courtyard.
In a small but very interesting Smederevo Museum there are materials on the history of the city and the fortress, as well as artifacts found in archaeological excavations. St. George's Cathedral is the main temple of the city, the Byzantine basilica of a strict classical style. Inside, you should certainly see wonderful murals.
Events in Smederevo
Once in Smederevo in the beginning of autumn, it's worth to visit the harvest festival. These are colorful festivals lasting several days, with performances of folk theaters, concerts, processions of local residents dressed up in national costumes, wine tasting, songs, music and fun.
Also Smederevo annually, in August, takes a theater festival. Performances take place in the Small courtyard of the fortress.