The lowest prices in Europe and no crowds. This city is still underrated.

Belgrade isn't the first city we imagine when thinking of the perfect European capital for a weekend. The Serbian capital remains one of the most underrated cities on the Old Continent, waiting for its big break. "Go there now, before Belgrade becomes the next trendy destination," advises Australian website The Sydney Morning Herald. While it's not as beautiful as Rome or Paris, tourists can expect an authentic experience, a lack of crowds, and low prices.

Australians recommend Belgrade

Australian tourists traveling to Europe often choose not one, but at least several destinations to visit. Due to the long and expensive journey, so-called "Eurotrips" are popular—longer, multi-day trips that visit multiple countries and cities. Tourists from overseas typically focus on the biggest attractions found in cities like Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, and Amsterdam. They are less likely to visit Eastern Europe or the Balkans, where many surprises await.

In a recent article, The Sydney Morning Herald recommends Belgrade to its readers in a rather unusual way. "It doesn't have the glamour of Rome or Paris, nor the cultural power of Athens. Belgrade isn't beautiful. But that's good news, because it means you'll find some of the lowest prices in Europe and no crowds," we read.

Travel from Poland to Belgrade

Belgrade, whose most important monuments are the ruins of a Serbian-Ottoman-Habsburg fortress and the Temple of Saint Sava, is not particularly frequented by Polish tourists. Neighboring Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are much more popular, as are visits en route to the Adriatic beaches. Belgrade, therefore, seems somewhat out of the way.

Although there are no low-cost airlines flying from Poland to Belgrade, you can get there from Krakow on Air Serbia flights, and from Warsaw on board PLL LOT.

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