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00:02و هذه هي العليظة
00:04في هذه السيارة
00:06أتترك الميجزة للنظر
00:08تجربة مكان أمام رائع
00:10تجربة ممتازمة
00:10تجربة وممتازمة
00:14تجربة الناس
00:15تجربة حيث
00:16تكربة جميع الأمام
00:17ومعنى الممتازين
00:18التي تجربة كل مكان
00:20أمام السياق
00:25اليوم يحل لدينا في المدرسة المحبينة في الوغاية تنجل الوغاية
00:30مزحة مدرسة إلى المدرسة تنجل الوغاية العامة وهي تحركوا في الحصول على مدرسة الوغاية
00:36ورحمة جدًا في هذا المسأل في المدرسة في القرارة والمقاطرات ومقاطرات التعامل
00:45مجرور جميلة جميلة عن الفيديون
00:48我是 بدقاء الطورات في nome العام ب أولف جميلة من وجود
00:54مع مشتراك بالإنسائب
00:55في لإدخال بعضة بعض السلطة تواجهين bluesية
00:59نحق بمقطة المدينة في قغير السلطة
01:01مع رجلك ت новودي اللغة قصيرة
01:04هذا المكان المنطقة في الولى الجميل
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01:11وم seleعها Nie HP
01:15دولني يريدنا saying الخ называется كنز مكايلcción
01:17آنه stepping يتحدث الأمر everybody who is on the horse
01:19On the republic square was one of the most important historical figures for
01:22Serbia because he was in charge of liberation at the end of
01:26the Turkish Ottoman period
01:27in order to reach Belgrade fortress we walk along some of the key
01:31bustling streets of Belgrade with one important street being notable
01:35due to the fact that its name has not changed since 1870
01:40so some streets in Belgrade has changed the name six seven times
01:43ولكن هذا لا تنظر
01:44أسنا نحن نحن تنظر
01:46تشغل الحقيقة الشئية
01:49العديد enquanto خلال
01:50تشغل حقيقة تنامة
01:51تحت الأول
01:52رواح لفت čلق الع PIB
01:53تنظر بلغره
01:57انها تطور وقت
02:00النظر
02:00تبهور تشغل
02:02حول الآن
02:03أن تبهور
02:04ونظر
02:05تنظر
02:05سم آخر
02:06تحت
02:07تحل
02:08اشغل
02:08خلال
02:09برع
02:10چل
02:10وشخص
02:11نظر
02:11which occurred during 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.
02:25And even though the city has succumbed to many battles over time
02:29the fortress has been rebuilt throughout these periods.
02:33Reflecting this very complex history
02:35a 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, pride and strength
02:45but it's also naked and it's a symbol of a new life, new birth, new beginning.
02:49Wandering around the fortress is truly a history lesson through the ages
02:54with further remnants of the past being 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 Zeljko, the church of St. Sava.
03:10First of all St. Sava was the founder of Christian Orthodox Church
03:14Serbian Christian Orthodox Church
03:16but unfortunately his holy relics were burned by the Turk Sottomans in 1594.
03:22Construction of the church began in 1935
03:26however it was stopped due to World War II
03:28and only then resumed in the 1980s.
03:32Inside the church you notice its huge dome and golden mosaics
03:37which span as far as the eye can see.
03:40Just a short drive out of the city sits Avila mountain
03:45a small but historically important mountain south of Belgrade.
03:50Joining me for a hike today is Milan
03:52an active adventurer who knows the best route to the viewpoint.
03:56You like it? I absolutely love it.
03:59Yeah, I love being surrounded by trees.
04:01Yeah, clear nature close to the Belgrade. Amazing, really amazing.
04:05I think that's definitely what sets this apart, right?
04:07You're not far at all from the city but 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 to enjoy some local water.
04:20Mmm, some good water.
04:23And cold.
04:23Very cold.
04:25We continue with our hike, speaking 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, different people coming in,
04:36that it's really complex.
04:38Yeah, we talk about that because the Belgrade is 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 or conquire the Belgrade to control trading.
04:52As we reach the top of the mountain, you are greeted by spectacular views from every angle.
04:59You can see Avala Tower.
05:02This is our symbol of Belgrade.
05:04There exist a couple more but we like to say that that tower is a symbol.
05:09Unfortunately, in 1999, the tower was destroyed but was reconstructed to its former glory in 2010
05:17and stands as another important reminder of Belgrade's history.
05:25Back in the city and it's time to check out one of the most famous areas in Belgrade.
05:30When you're in Belgrade, everyone will mention to you Skedalia and it's clear to see why.
05:37I'm really excited to try some Serbian food.
05:40To embrace the flavors of Serbia, I'm heading to a well-known restaurant
05:44frequented by artists, politicians and royalty.
05:49Three shashira, or three hats in English, has 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 to 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 and are placed on a grill for around 10 minutes.
06:19There we go! I'm a natural!
06:23Once the time has passed, it is time to try some of my creations.
06:28Everything tastes delicious, very fresh and full of flavor.
06:32It's easy to see why this restaurant is so busy every single day.
06:39For my stay in Belgrade, I'm discovering an iconic hotel,
06:43which has been beautifully restored to its former glory.
06:47The hotel's manager, Alistair, explains the significance of this incredible building.
06:53It opened in 1912 and became very quickly the 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 and 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, the 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 which graced the city over the years.
07:29And even with the modern twists like the wellness facilities and spa,
07:35elegance and classic features are observed throughout.
07:38From 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, it truly is something to behold.
07:54It takes you back in time. You 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 will 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 has a very interesting historical importance.
08:34This one that we are using today was produced in 1980 and was actually purchased by a member
08:41of the secret police just the day after Tito, the president of Yugoslavia, died.
08:45We start by heading to Novi Belgrade, an 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, the Western Gate of Belgrade.
09:02This building is one of the iconic buildings of brutalist architecture.
09:06It got its name by French words,
09:09Béton Brut, raw concrete, that was used as the main material to build some of these things.
09:14The architecture might not be for everyone, but it really is an important style,
09:19which is observed throughout Novi Belgrade.
09:22To understand more about living within these buildings, Maria has brought me to Block 23,
09:28where we are walking in the footsteps of local residences.
09:32Well, this is just an incredible space. As I say, it's an oasis in a concrete jungle.
09:37Definitely.
09:39There are schools, play areas, coffee shops and sports facilities all within the blocks of buildings.
09:46It truly is fascinating to understand the importance of these buildings in the industrialization of the city post-World War
09:54II,
09:54with many residences moving from the countryside to buildings like these.
10:00Arriving back in the old town, parts of modern life are evident around you, showcased perfectly by the incredible murals
10:09on display.
10:09Belgrade has been known for its murals, for its street art, especially 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, the Salva and the Danube.
10:30Where they meet is a large natural river island known locally as Great War Island.
10:37I've decided to explore this wonderful spot by kayaking with a local instructor named Daniel.
10:43It's a beautiful and calm day, making floating on the river feel extra special.
10:50Eventually, we make it around this part of the island and stop to enjoy the views.
10:55In the summertime, they come with the boats. Here is a lot of boats, small boats.
11:00We don't have a big yacht and small boats like a five meter long where families come and children swim
11:09here.
11:10Serbians have the best lifestyle. I could definitely get used to this.
11:14Kayaking, barbecues. This is my kind of place.
11:17Yeah.
11:18I really enjoyed paddling around the water, but sadly, it's time to head back to shore.
11:26Belgrade truly is a city which embraces and celebrates its unique past and traditions,
11:33whilst progressing into a more modern and bold city.
11:37I have collected so many incredible memories, which will last a lifetime.
11:42Belgrade is a city full of energy. You can't quite put your finger on what makes it so special,
11:50but I truly have had such a wonderful trip.
11:52But now, time for my next adventure.
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