Ada Ciganlija
Ada Ciganlija is a former river island on the Sava turned into Belgrade's main beach and recreation area — nicknamed "Belgrade's sea" for its lake, swimming and summer crowds.
Burek
Burek is a flaky, coiled pastry of thin filo layers filled with meat, cheese or other fillings — a hugely popular Belgrade breakfast and snack, sold by weight in bakeries.
BusPlus
BusPlus was Belgrade's public-transport smart-card and ticketing system. It has been discontinued — city buses, trams and trolleybuses are now free to ride, with no ticket or card needed.
Ćevapi
Ćevapi are small grilled sausages of minced meat — the most iconic Serbian street food and grill dish, served in flatbread (lepinja) with chopped onion and kajmak.
Kafana
A kafana is a traditional Serbian tavern — an unpretentious place for grilled meat, rakija, strong coffee and, often, live music, and it sits at the heart of Belgrade's social life.
Kalemegdan
Kalemegdan is the large park surrounding the Belgrade Fortress, set on the ridge above the confluence of the Sava and Danube — the city's central green space and most-visited landmark.
Menjačnica
A menjačnica is a licensed currency-exchange office. They are common across Belgrade, usually offer better rates than airports or hotels, and exchange cash quickly with no commission.
Pljeskavica
Pljeskavica is a large, flat grilled patty of seasoned minced meat — often described as the Serbian burger — served in flatbread or on a plate with traditional toppings.
Rakija
Rakija is a strong fruit brandy that is Serbia's national drink — typically 40% alcohol or higher, distilled from plums, grapes, quinces or other fruit, and offered as a welcome and a toast.
Skadarlija
Skadarlija is Belgrade's historic bohemian quarter — a short cobbled street lined with traditional kafanas, long associated with the city's poets, artists and musicians.
Splav
A splav is a floating barge on the Sava or Danube that operates as a bar, club or restaurant — the splavovi are a defining feature of Belgrade's summer nightlife.