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Streets and Squares
The streets and squares of Belgrade call out to be walked. The centre of Belgrade is easily traversed walking, while the best way to get to know the city is on foot.
Put some comfortable shoes on and head out for adventure. Over 5,500 streets with 16 major and 32 minor squares are at your disposal. The oldest streets are Vase Čarapića, Kralja Petra, Cara Dušana, Jevrejska, Narodnog fronta, Gavrila Principa and Karađorđeva. The oldest square is the Students’ Square, while the best known is the Republic Square.
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Knez Mihailova Street
Pedestrian zone and commercial center - Knez Mihailova Street is protected by law since it is one of the oldest and most important monumental urban environments.
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Nemanjina Street
Nemanjina Street became one of the main traffic routes in 1884, following the construction of the Railway Station.
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Kralja Petra I Street
The Kralja Petra I Street (“King Peter I Street”) is one of the oldest streets in Belgrade.
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Nikola Pašić Square
It was a barren meadow crossed by the Istanbul Road during the first half of the 19th century.
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Republic Square
The existing square was formed after the demolition of Stambol Gate and the construction of the National Theatre building in 1869.
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Students’ Square
During Turkish times it was the location of a Turkish Cemetery, remaining in place until the second half of the 19th century.
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Terazije Square
The best known of the Belgrade squares began taking shape during the early 19th century.
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Slavija Square
The square was a marshy pond prior to 1880, where the citizens of Belgrade hunted wild ducks.
