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Skadarlija Street photo By Mister No

Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Skadarlija -Skadarska Street

Skadarlija is a vintage street, an urban neighbourhood and a former municipality of Belgrade, Serbia. It is located in the Old Town known as Stari Grad.

The unique thing about Skadarlija is that much of the Old architecture has remained in place and Skadarlija preserves this traditional urban architecture, including its archaic urban organization, and is known as the main bohemian quarter of Belgrade.

This street is always under protection, from the year 1967 it has been under the protection of the law as the Spatial Cultural-Historical Unit (monuments in the Republic of Serbia that have the third level of State protection).

Skadarlija is the second most visited attraction site in Belgrade after Kalemegdan hence contributing to one-third of the city’s foreign currency income.

1. Second Most Visited Tourist Attraction in Belgrade

The present Skadarlija street, a short and curved street, is a major tourist attraction in the centre of Belgrade. It is the second most visited tourist attraction site in Belgrade after Kalemegdan.

 It has well-known and famous restaurants surrounding it, hotels, art galleries, antique and souvenir shops which are sources of attraction among others.

2. Home to Famous Restaurants and Cafes

Skadarlija Belgrade, Serbia Photo By Remi Jouan

It is interesting to know that Skadarlija-Skadarska street is home to the most famous Belgrade restaurants and cafes. When you visit this street don’t be worried about where to eat and spend time since restaurants and cafes are readily available in this area.

Some of these hotels include Allure Caramel by Karisma Hotel, which is air-conditioned suited and rooms here come with a seating area and screen cable Tv, Hostel and Apartments Skadarlija Sunrise is one of the nested in the heart of the Bohemian quarter Skadarlija and is surrounded by oldest restaurants in the city and it is a walking distance from the street.

Hotel Majestic is also located on Skadarlija street and rooms here have wood furnishings, free Wi-Fi, cable Tv, a minibar and an air conditioning system. lastly, at Le Petit Piaf Garni here you get to enjoy the free Wi-Fi, a bar available, Special diet menus and room service among others.

3. Home to Art Galleries

One of the outstanding facts about this busy amazing street is that it is home to a few art Galleries. These galleries preserve the history of the street.

They are a source of tourist attraction. They attract tourists from all over the world to come and see these amazing galleries preserved from the past to date.

4. The Street is Bohemian Quarter

Skadarlija Belgrade, Serbia Photo By Remi Jouan

Skadarska Street is a bohemian quarter. A bohemian quarter is a name used to refer to a district inhabited by persons, typically artists, writers, and actors among others.

Many Serbian actors, actresses, musicians, poets, artists, journalists and writers dwelled in this street frequently, to dine, relax, and enjoy a more inspiring atmosphere hence Skadarlija became a bohemian quarter.

5. Here You Find Delicious National Cuisine

Skadarlija Street photo By Mister No

Since Skadarlija street has the most famous and many restaurants surrounding it you get to enjoy the most delicious national cuisine here.

When you visit this street don’t forget to taste their cuisine in any of the restaurants you come across. I assure you the food will be amazing and you will yearn for more.

6. Have a Chance to See one of the Oldest and most Famous House

The House of Duro Jaksic is the most famous and one of the oldest houses on Skadarska Street. It is the house of the poet, painter and bohemian Duro Jaksic.

The poet, Duro Jaksis spent the last years of his life in the house before he died in 1878. After the death of Duro, actor Cica Ilija Stanojevic lived in the house and later on actor and director Dimitrija Ginic.

This house was constructed in the middle of the eighties of the last century and it contains a lot of history. It is one of the attraction sites for tourists on Skadarlija street. There are almost no days without a program on the premises of the house. It is a must-visit location in Serbia

7. It All Started with the Gypsies

Skadarlija in back dates to the 1830s, it started where gypsies settled in the tranches that were outside the city centre. At this time there was a smoking ban in the city centre because of the fire risk.

The locals would head outside the city centre always when they wanted to smoke and drink and this led to Skadarlija street to start growing as a bar street. The artists from the nearby opera noticed the place and slowly by slowly it turned into the bohemian street of Belgrade.

8. Almost All the Restaurants in Skadarlija Have Live Music at Night

Numerous live bands at night in the Skadarlija street restaurants are one of the reasons why many people, both locals and visitors, like to go to this street for a fun night out.

Almost all the restaurants on Skadarlija street have live music at night. The musicians walk from one table to another to play songs for people. This is an amazing experience and fun; this street is the best entertainment centre.

9. Old Architecture has Remained in Place

One of the outstanding facts about Skadarlija is that much of the old architecture has remained here. This makes the place unique and admirable.

The street gives you the sense of stepping into the past as soon as you arrive in it. This is one of the facts that many people visit Skadarlija to see the old architecture and learn about the past. I recommend the street anytime you visit Serbia.

10. Centrally Located

Skadarlija Street photo By Mister No

It is interesting to know that Skadarlija is located in the centre of Belgrade, within the Old Town. It is only about 330m away from Terazije and is next to Republic Square.

Since is centrally located makes it is easily accessible from all corners of the town. Means of transport both public transport and taxi means are available at an affordable price.