00:00Je suis Lili Douse et c'est Grand Voyager.
00:04Dans cette série, je vis le monde à découvrir des places incroyable,
00:09avec des cultures, de luxe et d'adventure.
00:13Parfois, je rencontre les gens,
00:15j'écoute les flavours et j'écoute les moments
00:18qui rendent chaque destination unforgettable.
00:25Aujourd'hui, je vis à l'une de l'Europe's
00:28de la ville d'unique et unique.
00:30C'est une destination fascinante,
00:32qui est en train de lancer à l'expo 2027.
00:37Bienvenue à Belgrade.
00:39Dans ce épisode, je m'emmerse dans la culture
00:42et la historie complexe qui donne cette ville
00:47magnifique énergie positive.
00:48Je vais commencer mon tour de la ville
00:50par transportant de moi-même en temps,
00:53rencontrer avec le Belgrade Insider
00:55pour découvrir des histoires d'unique de Belgrade.
00:59Nous rencontrons en République
01:00avec Zjelko dressé en traditionnel Serbien attire.
01:04C'est la main square dans la ville
01:05et la main meeting point de Belgrade.
01:07Nous sommes surrounded par deux bâtiments,
01:09le Théâtre National et le National Museum,
01:12ainsi qu'un monument.
01:15Je dirais, Knez Mihaïlo Brenović,
01:17le homme qui est sur la bouche
01:19sur la République,
01:20a été un des plus importants
01:21historiques pour Serbien
01:23parce qu'il était en charge
01:24de la libération
01:25à la fin de l'Ottoman period.
01:27In order to reach Belgrade Fortress,
01:30we walk along some of the key bustling streets
01:32of Belgrade,
01:33with one important street being notable
01:35due to the fact that its name
01:37has not changed since 1870.
01:40So, some streets in Belgrade
01:41has changed the name six, seven times,
01:43but this one never.
01:44As we approach the fortress,
01:46you truly appreciate the beauty of the exterior,
01:49with the building reflecting the name
01:51of the city itself.
01:52Belgrade means white and grad means city,
01:55and the name Belgrade refers to the white colour
01:58of the fortress,
01:59which dominantly stand on the top of the hill
02:02once we are on the riverside
02:04and we look at the fortress.
02:05Some outer parts of the fortress
02:08are dominated by brown-red bricks,
02:10showcasing construction which occurred
02:12during the late 18th century,
02:14when the city was under Austro-Hungarian rule.
02:17However, further into the fortress,
02:20you can notice the rich history
02:22which dates back to the Celtic and Roman era.
02:26And even though the city has succumbed
02:27to many battles over time,
02:29the fortress has been rebuilt
02:31throughout these periods.
02:33Reflecting this very complex history,
02:36a statue was erected in the early 19th century
02:39to demonstrate the resilience of the people.
02:42Because it's a symbol of victory, power,
02:44pride and strength,
02:45but it's also naked
02:46and it's a symbol of a new life,
02:48new birth, new beginning.
02:49Wandering around the fortress is truly a history lesson
02:53through the ages,
02:54with further remnants of the past
02:56being showcased at every turn,
02:59even under the fortress itself.
03:02You definitely could spend a lot of time exploring,
03:05but I have one more stop with Želko,
03:08the Church of St. Sava.
03:09First of all, St. Sava was the founder of Christian Orthodox Church,
03:14Serbian Christian Orthodox Church,
03:16but unfortunately his holy relics were burnt
03:19by the Turks Ottomans in 1594.
03:22Construction of the church began in 1935.
03:26However, it was stopped due to World War II
03:29and only then resumed in the 1980s.
03:31Inside the church, you notice its huge dome and golden mosaics,
03:37which span as far as the eye can see.
03:41Just a short drive out of the city sits Avila Mountain,
03:45a small but historically important mountain south of Belgrade.
03:49Joining me for a hike today is Milan,
03:53an active adventurer who knows the best route to the viewpoint.
03:57You like it?
03:58I absolutely love it. Yeah, I love being surrounded by trees.
04:01Yeah, clear nature close to the Belgrade. Amazing.
04:04Really amazing.
04:05I think that's definitely what sets this apart, right?
04:07You're not far at all from the city,
04:09but you feel a million miles away.
04:11The journey up the mountain is very picturesque
04:14and we decide to stop at a freshwater spring
04:17to enjoy some local water.
04:20Mmm, some good water. And cold. Very cold.
04:25We continue with our hike,
04:26speaking about the importance of the mountain
04:28and also the history which surrounds the city.
04:31There's so many different layers to the history,
04:35different people coming in, that it's really complex.
04:38Yeah, we talk about that because the Belgrade
04:40is on the crossroad of Two River,
04:43a good point to control trading west of the east
04:46and everybody wants to stay on the Belgrade
04:49or conquire the Belgrade to control trading.
04:52As we reach the top of the mountain,
04:54you are greeted by spectacular views from every angle.
04:59You can see Avala Tower.
05:02This is our symbol of Belgrade.
05:05There are a couple more, but we like to say that
05:08that tower is a symbol.
05:09Unfortunately, in 1999, the tower was destroyed
05:13but was reconstructed to its former glory in 2010
05:17and stands as another important reminder
05:20of Belgrade's history.
05:25Back in the city and it's time to check out
05:27one of the most famous areas in Belgrade.
05:30When you're in Belgrade, everyone will mention to you
05:33Skedalia and it's clear to see why.
05:37I'm really excited to try some Serbian food.
05:39To embrace the flavours of Serbia,
05:42I'm heading to a well-known restaurant
05:44frequented by artists, politicians and royalty.
05:49Three Shashira, or three hats in English,
05:52has been serving traditional food for over 162 years,
05:57closing for only six days over World War II.
06:00They allow me into their kitchen
06:02to prepare two very special dishes.
06:05Today we prepare Cevapi, Serbian traditional meat.
06:11Cevapi are small finger-sized rolls of minced beef.
06:14They are very simple to make
06:16and are placed on a grill for around 10 minutes.
06:19There we go!
06:20I'm a natural!
06:23Once the time has passed,
06:25it is time to try some of my creations.
06:28Everything tastes delicious,
06:30very fresh and full of flavour.
06:32It's easy to see why this restaurant is so busy every single day.
06:39For my stay in Belgrade,
06:41I'm discovering an iconic hotel
06:43which has been beautifully restored to its former glory.
06:47The hotel's manager, Alistair,
06:49explains the significance of this incredible building.
06:53It opened in 1912 and became very quickly
06:56the leading property in the Western Balkans.
06:59and now after a long restoration work of nearly seven years,
07:04it's reopened in February as the Bristol Belgrade
07:06and brought back to its original shine.
07:09There's been excitement, there's been drama, there's been romance.
07:12We've been home to celebrities like Garry Kasparov,
07:16the chess grandmaster.
07:18We've been home to Tito, to the British royal family.
07:22The hotel is a real reminder of the stunning architecture
07:27which graced the city over the years.
07:29And even with the modern twists like the wellness facilities and spa,
07:34elegance and classic features are observed throughout.
07:39From relaxing in the library to admiring the royal suite,
07:42it is clear to see why this building has played a key role in Belgrade's history.
07:49When history and luxury come together,
07:51it truly is something to behold.
07:54It takes you back in time.
07:55You can imagine how it was all those years ago.
07:59Belgrade's architecture varies greatly across the city.
08:02And so I found a very unique way of seeing more sights.
08:07Welcome to Belgrade, it's a pleasure.
08:09Hopefully we'll show you Belgrade from another perspective,
08:13especially from our tiny time machine called the Yugo car
08:16to show you a little bit of Belgrade as a capital of a much wider country of Yugoslavia.
08:22A country that no longer exists but is still there in traces in Belgrade.
08:27We hop into the car, which Maria from Yugo Tours explains
08:30has a very interesting historical importance.
08:34This one that we're using today was produced in 1980
08:39and was actually purchased by a member of the secret police
08:42just the day after Tito, the president of Yugoslavia, died.
08:45We start by heading to Novi Belgrade,
08:48an area which was mainly constructed post-World War I
08:52as Belgrade became the capital of Yugoslavia.
08:55One such building constructed in that period is our first stop,
08:59the western gate of Belgrade.
09:02This building is one of the iconic buildings of brutalist architecture.
09:06It got its name by French words,
09:09beton brut, raw concrete,
09:11that was used as the main material to build some of these things.
09:14The architecture might not be for everyone,
09:17but it really is an important style which is observed throughout Novi Belgrade.
09:22To understand more about living within these buildings,
09:26Maria has brought me to block 23,
09:28where we are walking in the footsteps of local residences.
09:32This is just an incredible space.
09:34As I say, it's an oasis in a concrete jungle.
09:37Definitely.
09:39There are schools, play areas, coffee shops and sports facilities
09:44all within the blocks of buildings.
09:46It truly is fascinating to understand the importance of these buildings
09:50in the industrialization of the city post-World War II,
09:54with many residences moving from the countryside to buildings like these.
10:00Arriving back in the old town,
10:03parts of modern life are evident around you,
10:06showcased perfectly by the incredible murals on display.
10:09Belgrade has been known for its murals, for its street art,
10:13especially this part of the city, Dorchil area.
10:16It's a reminder to be like, hey, things haven't always been perfect.
10:20And they still not are, but have fun on the way.
10:25There are two very important rivers in Belgrade,
10:28the Salva and the Danube.
10:31Where they meet is a large natural river island,
10:34known locally as Great War Island.
10:36I've decided to explore this wonderful spot
10:39by kayaking with a local instructor named Daniel.
10:43It's a beautiful and calm day,
10:45making floating on the river feel extra special.
10:50Eventually, we make it around this part of the island
10:52and stop to enjoy the views.
10:55In the summertime, they come with the boats.
10:58Here is a lot of boats, small boats.
11:00We don't have a big yacht.
11:02And small boats, like five metres long,
11:06where families come and children swim here.
11:10Serbians have the best lifestyle.
11:12I can definitely get used to this.
11:14Kayaking, barbecues.
11:16This is my kind of place.
11:17Yeah.
11:18I really enjoyed paddling around the water,
11:21but sadly, it's time to head back to shore.
11:26Belgrade truly is a city which embraces and celebrates
11:30its unique past and traditions,
11:33whilst progressing into a more modern and bold city.
11:37I have collected so many incredible memories,
11:40which will last a lifetime.
11:42Belgrade is a city full of energy.
11:45You can't quite put your finger on what makes it so special,
11:50but I truly have had such a wonderful trip.
11:53But now, time for my next adventure.
11:56The End
11:57The End
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