Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The city has a rich history reflected in its architecture, including the Belgrade Fortress and St. Sava Temple. Belgrade's bustling nightlife and vibrant music scene contribute to its dynamic atmosphere. Kalemegdan Park offers green spaces and historical monuments, while the Ada Ciganlija island on the Sava River... read more
People will tell you it's safe, but the matter of fact is that it's really not THAT safe. People get beaten up by the police and the authorities all the time, and God forbid any homosexuals openly show their affections. They might get killed on the spot by someone. They would certainly get beaten up at some point. Murder is not as common compared to other post-communist countries, but it still does happen. Robbery, on the other hand, is more common, but the thing that is most troubling is larceny, and Belgrade does suffer from it very much.
I think Belgrade is the most dangerous city in Europe, by a clear mile. We can't forget that Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, or as locals call it, "the little Russia." Most of its inhabitants are racist and anti-Western oriented and would probably hurt anyone who speaks one of the languages commonly spoken in Western Europe. Just a year or so ago, a French tourist was beaten to death in the center of Belgrade just because he spoke French. My advice to you is, if you aren't Russian or Slavic, avoid Belgrade, for your own sake.