This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt's Serbia remains the
most acclaimed guide available to a country which in recent years has
welcomed an increasing number of foreign tourists to discover its
attractive rolling countryside, lively cities, excellent food and
friendly people. Development of tourism infrastructure continues apace
in Serbia and this new edition reflects all the changes and trends of
recent years, including Belgrade's increasing popularity as a weekend
break destination, the continued evolution and rising quality of
accommodation across all price brackets in both the capital and beyond,
the development of Belgrade's Savamala riverfront area, the rise in
popularity of bird-watching holidays, the possibilities for wine tours,
and the increase in visitors to the EXIT festival held annually in Novi
Sad and to the Guča trumpet festival in central Serbia. Particularly
notable since the previous edition is Serbia's dramatic improvement in
English-language facilities for visitors, with many towns and cities now
having tourist information centres with helpful staff, all of which are
detailed in this guide. Written by an expert author, the Bradt guide to
Serbia offers up-to-date background information on the country's
geography, history, economy, politics and people, as well as a strong
emphasis on culture and the arts - music, literature, cinema and art -
and on natural history, including a thorough overview of Serbia's best
wildlife sites. Comprehensive and up-to-date listings of the best places
to stay and eat according to budget are covered, along with reliable
public transport information to enable you to travel independently with
confidence. This guide recommends facilities and places of interest that
will hold appeal for all types of visitor - from impecunious young
travellers seeking a fun-filled city break to older visitors who prefer
a slower pace and wish to immerse themselves in local tradition. Despite
burgeoning interest, Serbia remains one of the least known corners of
Europe. Belgrade and second city Novi Sad are lively, cosmopolitan and
welcoming, while rural Serbia, with its hidden monasteries and gorgeous
countryside, is an undiscovered gem. With the Bradt guide you will be
able to discover all this intriguing country has to offer.
