Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress
I find it hard to believe that my trip to Belgrade is now a memory. It was a month ago when we were there. I am very happy to have gone. I hope and pray that someday I get to return and get to visit other Serbian cities.
Anyway, any trip to Belgrade will not be complete without a visit to the Kalemegdan Fortress. Said to have been built in the 3rd century BC, it is located on one end of the Knez MIhailova Pedestrian Street. Admission is free although some attractions like the Military Museum and the Dino (short for dinosaur) Park on the premises do charge should you decide to enter.
The Stambol Gate, the main entry point to the fortress. We went to the Kalemegdan Fortress on our second full day in Belgrade. We went early in the morning to avoid the mid day sun but honestly, it wasn't much comfort. It was very hot right from the time we left the hotel that morning and walking around in nearly 100 degree temperature was challenging to say the least. But, as tourists with limited time in the city, we had no option but to go and explore. The fortress occupied a big area and so it took time to see it in its entirety.
There were many other tourists too like us. There were lots of group tours.
The Zindan Gate
A view of a part of the fortress walls
What struck me the most during our visit to the fortress was the view where the two rivers, the Danube and Sava Rivers, met. There were two shades of color.
Another view of the point where the Danube and Sava Rivers met.
The Victor Monument
A rear view of the Victor Monument
The Damat Ali Pasa Mausoleum on the grounds of the Kalemegdan Fortress.
This was inside the Church of the Holy Mother of God. It was very beautiful. I was just so glad photography was allowed in practically all churches in Belgrade. We were able to take pictures so we can remember them as time passes.
A partial view of the Church of the Holy Mother of God
The Military Museum at the fortress
