Council of Europe Cultural Routes in Serbia

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Council of Europe Cultural Routes in Serbia

Serbia has become part of the great European mosaic of culture owing to its participation in the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes programme. These routes are much more than just a tourist offer. They are stories that connect the history, art, tradition and values of the entire continent.

From Roman emperors to modern literature, the Council of Europe Cultural Routes in Serbia tell stories that celebrate cultural diversity and shared values. These routes are not only ways to explore landmarks but also paths to understand European heritage as a unique cultural space.

Among the numerous routes that pass through Serbia, the Transromanica, the Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route and the Art Nouveau Route stand out. These routes connect cities, regions and countries, transforming cultural heritage into a living tradition and a creative resource for sustainable development.

Cultural routes in Serbia are not just a tourist product. They are bridges that connect the past and the present. These routes help us discover how heritage can inspire new generations and serve as a platform for dialogue between peoples and cultures.

Explore these unique routes and discover Serbia at the heart of the European story!

Roman Emperors Route

Although it vanished into the mists of time centuries ago, the Roman Empire continues to fascinate numerous researchers, archaeologists and lovers of history and culture of classical antiquity. Situated at the eastern border of the former empire, modern-day Serbia was once the site of ferocious battles, both against foreign enemies and among different factions and figures fighting for domination within the empire.

Transromanica

Built at a crossroads of civilisations, Serbia was a place where the cultures of the East and the West met and permeated each other throughout the Middle Ages. When Serbian architecture and sculpture experienced an influx of Romanesque influences from Southern Italy and the Adriatic coast, they merged seamlessly with the existing Byzantine influences and created a unique style, which you can experience by observing Serbian monasteries built in the famous Raška style, which reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries.