Boardwalk / Promenade / StreetKnez Mihajlova

The Knez Mihailova High Street centre of Belgrade is also known as Knez Mihaila. In the late 19th century influential families of commercial life built their residences here. Today consider this an essential part of sightseeing upon your arrival to Belgrade to familiarise yourself with the flavour of the city and to give yourself a centre point. There is something here for all ages, budgets and tastes. This is a pedestrian only street and therefore relaxed and you can browse at your own pace and easily spend a day here. It is ‘the' main thoroughfare comprised of restaurants, cafes, local retail shops, western branded retail shops, souvenir and map kiosks, galleries, two indoor multi-level retail shopping boutiques; the City Passage and the Millenium Centre, a tourist centre, banks, money exchanges and some business offices. You might even find a a local mime imitating Rembrandt or a local musician playing a guitar and singing folk songs. From April through October outdoor umbrella cafes abound. Parallel to this street are the Oblicev Venac Street and the Cika Ljubina Street also with a natural continuation of shops, cafes and restaurants. Dont forget the cross streets between Kralja Petra and Zmaj Jovina with little gems of cafes and a bit of quiet and less foot traffic. I think of the Knez Mihailova finishing into the entrance of Kalemegdan Park at one end and cascading leisurely into the Hotel Moskva at the other end. There is a fresh water fountain a halfway walk down the street. You can drink, wash your hands and refresh your face with this clean cool water. There is also a decorative fountain across from the Ruski Czar café which is not for drinking but a nice photo opportunity. Main attractions within short walking distance just off of this street or attached to side streets are the National Museum, the National Theatre, the Kolarac Theatre, Student Square, Skardalija Street and ‘silicon valley pub and clubing street. Easy to access walking or by bicycle, bus or taxi. If driving a car finding a car park will be difficult if you dont find pricey space in the garage off the Obilecev Venac. You will find affordable eating, drinking and some upmarket retail prices in this area. In the City Passage shopping boutiques there is an abundance of Italian clothing and shoes which are good quality but expensive. The street has maintained its Austro-Hungarian architectural flavour, street lamps, and marbled walkway. There is a constant flow of opening and closing of shopfronts to update to modern shopping tastes and activities. You will find people who are able to speak understandable English here if you require some information or have any queries. There is a tourist office 50 metres to the right of the front of the National Theatre with English speaking staff. Most retailers, restaurants and cafes easily accept credit cards. Several banks and cashpoints are available.