A nation’s culture comprises archaeological artefacts, works of art and major architectural works. However, culture also has its intangible elements – rituals, customs, oral traditions, language… This living cultural heritage promotes, maintains and develops cultural diversity and human creativity.
The UNESCO World Heritage List collects cultural goods that, with their uniqueness, beauty and significance for people’s lives, transcend national and regional boundaries and represent the heritage of all humanity.
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.
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.
Thanks to Serbia, the world of sports is all the richer – many top, internationally renowned players of basketball, water pollo, handball and tennis hail from Serbia.
Serbia is a country with a long winemaking tradition harking back to classical antiquity. Prokupac, Smederevka and Kadarka are just some of the native varieties you can taste in Serbia. Many international varieties are also grown here, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
The rich and diverse programmes of its art festivals make Serbia a must-visit for the true art lovers.
In recent decades, Serbia has built a name for itself as a top international destination for those wanting to enjoy great entertainment. Belgrade has a rich music scene, with something for everyone’s taste – from traditional Serbian music in the bohemian Skadarlija street, to Serbian and international pop hits played on floating river clubs on the Sava and the Danube to night clubs with a wide variety of electronic music.
Influences coming from the neighbouring nations have contributed to the diversity and richness of Serbian gastronomy.
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