Is known for its turbulent centuries of tradition, beautiful nature, good and cheap (though sometimes greasy) food, a strong fruit brandy called rakija, lace, handicrafts of clay and wood, sheep's cheese.

Natural resources

petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron, copper, lead, zinc, antimony, nickel, gold, silver, magnesium, marble, salt

The climate is diverse, in the north continental with cold winters and hot summers, frequent rainfall. The southern part of the country is characterized by Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and jesieniami, also with relatively cool winters and snow.

From June to September is warm, but can choose a year-round. In season there are no crowds of tourists.

Serbia is called "crossroads" between east and west, which is one of the main reasons for its turbulent history. The route leading by Serbia, which avoids the mountain is one of the easiest roads linking the western and central Eurpoę with Greece and Asia Minor.

Serbian roots date back to seventh century. Over the next few centuries, developed in these areas thriving center of Orthodox klutury. Also marked the Catholic and the strong influence of the Ottoman.

For many centuries there swept a number of foreign troops and the country was constantly occupied, hence the eternal struggle for independence, insurrection and war, the last of which recently because the end of the twentieth century.

Dominant religion is Orthodox, but There are also influences of Islam and the Roman Catholic religion.

Almost all the inhabitants of Serbia are favorably disposed to the tourists, treats or a meal or coffee rakija. It is not denied snack.

Turkish, Bosnian, Croatian and Romany in municipalities inhabited by these minorities.

You can also communicate in English and French, mainly in major cities, and youth.

Most young people in cities.

Illiteracy is on the territory of Kosovo 8.1% (higher among women) because of the influence of Islam.

You can also communicate in Polish, but you should speak slowly.

The Government of Serbia in 2003. unilaterally abolished visa requirements for Polish citizens for stays not exceeding 90 days.
At the entrance to Serbia should be reported (without call Customs) payment appropriations carried over EUR 10000. No written confirmation of importation of money can cause the exit will be detained. The appeal proceedings are lengthy, and the chance to get their money - small.
Can be imported free of duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.
• 1 liter wine and 1 liter of spirits.
• 250 ml eau de toilette and perfume suitable amount.
• jewelry and clothing.
• Two cameras, one video camera.
• One pair of binoculars.
• Camping Equipment.
• One bicycle.
• One engine.
• sporting equipment (inquire for further details).
• a musical instrument, a music player, a radio, a notebook.
Restricted Items
Arms and ammunition is prohibited, unless for the purposes of hunting, hunting and organized by the Association of Serbia Hunters. Animals may be imported together with the certificate on the state of health of the animal. Cats and dogs must have a certified veterinarian.

Economic institutions:

Serbian Agency for. Development of Small and Medium Enterprises:
Belgrade - Toplicin Venac Br.19,
Tel.: 11 / 33 46 381 107
Fax: +381 11/33 46 601

Serbia Investment and Export Promotion Agency
(Agency for Investment Promotion and Export)
Vlajkoviceva 3 / V
11000 Belgrade
Tel: +381 11 3398 550, 3398 510;
fax: +381 11 3398 814;

E-mail: office@siepa.sr.gov.yu

Belgrade Chamber of Commerce
(Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade)
Kneza Milos 1912
11000 Belgrade
Republic Serbia
tel: 381 11 2641 355
fax: 381 11 2642 029

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia
at. CAP 175 A / B, 02-729 Warszawa
tel: (0-22) 628 51 61, 625 1960 1941
fax: (0-22) 629 71 73
embassy.warsaw @ mfa.gov.pl

Consular Section
tel: 628 51 61

Polish Embassy in Belgrade
st. Kneza Milos 38, 11000 Belgrade
Tel: (00-381 11) 2065 300 to 01
Fax: (00-381 11) 361 69 39, 361 75 76
E-mail: Ambrpfrj@Eunet.yu

Foreigners are subject to meldunkowym (within 12 hours from crossing the border), which can be strictly enforced. In the case of individuals coming to make sure that the landlord fulfilled the obligation to pursue recoveries obo and must also check out the guest upon departure. Marriage makes the hotel administration.

Since the drivers are not required to take out special insurance on the border of OC - there is only a green karta.Nie applies to Kosovo, where you have to buy additional insurance.

On the roads of Serbia shall apply the maximum speed to 90 km / hr., On the highway - up to 120 km / h.. It is recommended to follow the rules of the road because of the real danger (holes in the asphalt, stray animals), and a very frequent traffic police checks. Highways do not always correspond to European standards (no nets along the road), are payable in local currency (you need to take care of it before entering the highway or in the counting-euro exchange; buck can not be accepted or exchanged). It should insist on a receipt and keep it up to the highway exit. Foreigners pay approximately. 5 per section of 100 km, during transit, such as. Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey (from the border with Hungary to the border with Bulgaria - Distance. 550 km), they pay about. EUR 30 for all sections together. Movement of a truck (no trailers) along the same route costs about. 82 EUR (as of end November 2007). We strongly discourage truck drivers driving local roads (pedestrians, cyclists, animals). The road south from Belgrade to Montenegro is difficult and it must devote a minimum of 12 hours. 1 liter petrol price is just over EUR 1.

In Serbia there are special risks sanitary-epidemiological and does not require a vaccination certificate. Tourists are granted to medical services (including treatments) in an emergency - for a fee of several dozen euros. The fee for a private visit to the doctor is from 20 to 50 EUR. Pharmacies are well equipped.

The standard insurance policy, valid green card.

Ambulance 94

The water is clean and it does not need to be considered. In most towns and cities there are numerous wells and wells where you can drink it and not have to pay.

The threat is a crime, similar to other countries in the region. Be careful when stopping at the small, unguarded parking roadside - the best at all for them not to stop at night.

There are currently no open and direct conflict in this region, although there are tensions in line with Kosovo and Albania.

Ambulance: 94
Police: 92
Zegarynka: 95
The weather report: 9848
Road Assistance: 987
Alarms: 9101
Sending telegrams by telephone: 96
International calls: 901

Avoid exchange more cash on the streets. Best to share as much as you need, anywhere because it is difficult to replace the dinar. U.S. dollars are reluctant welcome, the euro without a problem.

Avoid venturing in the Roma neighborhoods, because poverty increases the risk of theft or robbery.

The Hitchhiker's better to move with a male companion.

Serbia is bordered with Albania (115 km), with Bosnia and Herzegovina (302 km), Hungary (151 km), Macedonia (221 km), Montenegro (203 km), Romania (476 km)
At the border crossing between Serbia and Kosovo is conducted rigorous customs check-paszportowo. It is not possible departure from Kosovo to Serbia, where there was a trip to Kosovo from Albania, Macedonia or by the airport in Pristina.

Throughout the country, there are three international airports: Belgrade, Pristina and Nis.

However, no direct air link with the Polish. But landing in Pristina (Kosovo) is not then we ride into Serbia.

Unfortunately, Poland has no direct rail connections with Montenegro. However, the option can be used with two przesiadkami. First trip to Budapest to Warsaw, Katowice, Krakow, Trzebinia Auschwitz or Zebrzydowice. Then change the train to Budapest, the capital of Serbia - Belgrade. Belgrade offers a number of train connections per day from the seaside town of Bar in Montenegro.

The movement of buses requires a lot of determination from the passenger. First of all, at all costs we need to get to Belgrade, which has many connections with the Montenegrin coast coach. Please note that the holiday season in the coaches can be quite crowded.

There are direct connections with the Polish, but must be verified on an ongoing basis.

I option: Poland - Slovakia - Hungary - Serbia
Second option: Poland - Czech Republic - Austria - Slovenia - Croatia. Option longer but may be less time-consuming because of good roads in these countries. It is also a variant, which often benefit the inhabitants of the western Polish.

An important connection is the way to Europe by the Danube River. The largest river port is Belgrade.

In Serbia crosses many European roads, a large proportion of them are well-maintained roads are motorways, and some correspond to the standard road autostradom.W Serbia itself is not the best maintained, often twisting the rocky shoulder. Highways are paid and better pay in dinarach, but can also be in euros.

Domestic flights operate with the aforementioned international airports.

Railway system is operated by Beovoz in Belgrade and by Serbian Railways at the national level. Calls are cheap, you can ask for a discount on the 26th Euro card

There is a communication bus, you can move it all over Serbia, the coaches are comfortable, sometimes even giving away free drinks or allow watching movies on DVD. Depart on time from all stations in cities and towns.

Far from the border to Belgrade by a comfortable highway, you can get it to Sofia, and even to Istanbul - such transbałkańska route connecting 66

In Belgrade, ride a tram and trolley buses.

It is easy to catch a hitch because the Serbs will be happy to take, but they often run "under the influence", so be careful who you're getting.

As for taxis in Belgrade are recommended to use a national network of No tel.9801. In Novi Sad, Bela network or Żuti Taxi.

Network of internet cafes in the country is fairly well developed. The fee for an hour network connection is 0.5 €.

In Serbia and Montenegro operates four mobile operators: Motel, Monet DDO, PROMONT, Telekom Srbija.

Area code 381

Roaming is expensive, so you better check with your carrier or buy a local sim katra.

Working hours, working days: 08.00 - 19.00, Sat: 08.00 - 15.00. In Belgrade and other major cities in Serbia, some banks and post offices are open even on Sundays.

Definitely better to avoid local roads when traveling by car (a lot of pedestrians, animals and rowerzytstów). In addition, the quality of these roads is sometimes poor.

You have to watch out for Belgrade taxi drivers, to prey on naive tourists, raise the price in euros, pretending that they do not speak English and do not include counters.

New Dinar (YUM) = 100 pair

• In Serbia, there are many banks and exchange offices. Exchange rate is like them, some offices are open around the clock. Journal of the dinar exchange rate for convertible currencies, Serbia has adjusted to the level of their real value. On exchange (especially of large-denomination banknotes) is likely to cause demand passport. The Polish zloty is not convertible.

• The credit card can be used in hotels, ATMs, supermarkets. In small shops tend to be problems with this. Before traveling, make sure your bank if your card will work in a State not belonging to the European Union.

• As a rule, services and food prices are slightly lower than the Polish. Many bakeries - in which you can also eat cheap hot meal - are open around the clock.

Hamburger large-100-250 dinars

A ticket from Novi Sad to Nis (323 km) 1,200 dinars

Hostels ok. 10 -30 euro

There are many stores and shops, but not to buy from hawkers Belgrade.

Supermarkets and other shops selling food are open from 06.00 to 20.00. The other stores are open from 08:00 to 20:00. Are closed on Sundays. Some stores are open 24 hours.

Carpets, pottery, and wood products, custom glasses for rakija to buy in the shops for kitchen, same rakija, ajvar spicy sauce, sheep's cheese, so-called dzezvę-pot coffee-legged or one of the known products koronkarskich.

You can also exchange currency on the street, where it is often a better course, but it is better not to show off with more cash.

You have to watch out for waiters, because "thinking in my head" and overstate the bill (even twice).

In the capital there is no trouble in finding accommodation. You can choose to hostel Licej Club (room 22.5 Euros) in the district Skadarlija, called by the local Belgrade Montmartre'em. Mild buildings, plenty of quiet corners, great restaurants, abundant nightlife.

The area station in Belgrade, you can find a few hostels for about. 6-8 euros.

Hostel Arkabarka (arranged on the barge) ok. 30 euros, far away from the center of Belgrade.

Overall, Serbia, together with its capital city has a lot of cheap beds.

A lot is at the campsites offer overnight camping and caravans. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. No hot water because water is usually heated by the sun in barrels on the roof toilet.
Prices slightly lower than on private homes
.

In cities we find easily offer private accommodation, the cost of which is not high.

The motels prices are different, on average three-bed room with breakfast is 45 euros, 4-bed 65 euros.

Of course, the best hotels are, however droższe.Można find very cheap accommodation.

Reservations on the Internet, on-site, either directly or through travel agents. Rather, there is no problem with finding accommodation throughout Serbia.

Serbian Cuisine like the Croatian and Bosnian kitchen has many borrowings from the Turkish culture. Unfortunately, not conducive to vegetarians.

Burek-type pastry filled with salty cheese and natural yoghurt. Eat a pita bread and mutton.

For dessert, they are popular delicacies. Drinking too much yogurt.

Excellent stew is also served in bowls with bread rolls baked on site.

Local liquor rakija (strong vodka fruit), coffee and beer. Are the most popular. In addition, lots of natural yoghurt.

There are many restaurants and bars. You can also eat at street stalls any simple dish. Interesting places where you are bakeries provide freshly baked bread with cheese and yoghurt.

They are in the habit, even though both the waiters as part of a taxi to fetch them themselves in a very high altitude.

Overall, Serbia can be very cheap or very expensive country. It depends on what style of life go there.

In Belgrade, it is worth seeing: Park Kalemegdan - the ruins of the Roman fortress of Kalemegdan fortress and the eighteenth century
Bajrakli mosque of the seventeenth century (reconstruction of the nineteenth century)
numerous churches, including the Church of St.. Sava Orthodox Cathedral and St. Michael the Archangel
Belgrade National Museum
Ethnographic Museum
In addition, you can visit areas of the world inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List:

1979 The ancient town of Stari Ras Monastery Sopoćani 1986 - Monastir Studenica 2004, 2006 - The medieval monuments in Kosovo (m.in. Visoki Dečani Monastery) (endangered)

Wet Gora, where since 2002. Emir Kusturica realizes one of his crazy vision - a village museum.
The museum has more than one hundred beds (two of 40 euros), church, gallery, cafe, two restaurants (one Italian cuisine, in the second Serbian), and home movies by Emir Kusturica. The director often is there.

Fortresses: Prizren, Djakovic, Novi Pazar

Worth a visit Golubac fortress, next to where we killed the knight Zawisza Czarny. There is a spring of his name with a plaque.

Serb national motto is a saying: Only unity will save the Serbs.

Miszkańcy are proud, but friendly, helpful and confident.

Kopaonik, Serbia Zakopane.

Nature in Serbia is bewitching. Here you will find its place both lovers of the mountains as well as plains.

Tours, canoeing and rafting, swimming, skiing, exploring architecture, history and arts and crafts can we spend many wonderful moments during my visit Serbia.

Due to the good road and rail links and a small total distance (500 km) from the southern Polish border (Cieszyn), you might even want to go there for the so-called. "Long weekedy." Which we have quite a lot lately.

Serbia, we associate with the armed conflicts which have shaken the country in the 90. However, if they failed to avert the ethnic feuds and chase the ghosts of the past, Serbia could become one of the most attractive tourist regions in Europe. It is in this Balkan country's real magic. Natural wealth (the Danube, national parks Djedrap, Fruška Gora, Kopaonik, Kosovo top) and culture (medieval towns, ancient castles, beautiful churches, churches and mosques), without a doubt it would provide a continuous influx of visitors from abroad. The Serbs might finally get rid of the prejudicial view that they can not live with anyone in the common country. This is a very proud nation, but also very hospitable.

Serbs celebrate Christmas by the Julian calendar, ie. ok. Two weeks later. That is in Belgrade, but in Vojvodina in the north where he lived for more Catholics to celebrate holidays such as in Poland, so moving you can participate in both ceremonies.

Muslim holidays are celebrated in areas inhabited by the followers of Islam.

Public Holidays

Orthodox Christmas in January.

January 27 St. Sava's Day.

February 1 - 2 January New Year.

February 15th Independence Day.

April 22 Orthodox Good Friday.

April 25 Orthodox Easter Monday

May 1 - May 2 Labour Day

May 9 Victory Day.

June 28 St. Vitus' Day.

• Guitar Art Festival in Belgrade (February)
• rock music festival in Novi Sad Exit (July)
• trumpet festival in Gučy (August-September)
• Beogradski Tango Festival (September)

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Some argue that, both in Belgrade and Novi Sad is the best night life in Eastern Europe. Both cities have their wonderful old town with many cafes, night clubs and discotheques. Young people are very open and rozrywkowi, but also sensitive and intelligent, quite noisy, but that their "Beauty". It is said that we did not leave the house before 23, but it's probably for taste. In any event, the majority view of the nighttime entertainment is very positive.

Actually nothing, except that as usual, traveling in Europe.

• Apparently it is better not to initiate talks with the Serbs on political topics, including the Kossowa and the last war in the Balkans, but beyond that they are friendly and hospitable.
• Do not shoot the Roma and Muslims without their permission.
• Entering the temple must have covered at least the legs to knees, women should have scarves on their heads.
• Serbs are endowed with a great temperament, so "pick" is on the agenda. It is better therefore, be considered if someone is "too nice".

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