Košutnjak

Košutnjak is a large forest and park located in the southwestern part of Belgrade, often referred to as the city's lungs. The name originates from the word for doe (košuta), reflecting its history as a royal hunting ground for the Obrenović dynasty. Covering approximately 330 hectares at an average elevation of 250 meters, the park serves as a vital ecological zone and recreational area for Belgrade residents. Geologically, the Košutnjak plateau is characterized by limestone and clay formations. Historically, the forest was the site of the assassination of Prince Mihailo Obrenović in 1868. Today, Košutnjak is a major sports and educational hub, housing the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education and various athletic facilities, including outdoor pools and ski tracks. The vegetation primarily consists of deciduous forests with oak, linden, and maple trees, creating a microclimate significantly cooler than the city center during summer months.

Nearby cities

Cacak Trade Center

Cacak is considered an important transport and trade hub in Central Serbia.

Sombor Agricultural Hub

Sombor is a significant agricultural trade center in Vojvodina.

Pozarevac Economic Center

Pozarevac serves as an important regional commercial and administrative center.

Uvac

A spectacular nature reserve famous for the dramatic meanders of the Uvac River and rare Griffon Vultures.

Vrbas

Vrbas is a charming town in Vojvodina, known for its rich agricultural surroundings and multicultural heritage.

Loznica

Loznica is located on the Drina river in western Serbia near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Banja Koviljača

One of Serbia's oldest spa resorts on the Drina river, famous for its royal park, sulfurous waters, and medicinal mud.

Priboj

Located on the banks of the Lim River, Priboj is a town rich in industrial history and surrounded by stunning nature.

Prijepolje

Prijepolje is a town in southwestern Serbia at the confluence of the Lim and Mileševka rivers.

History & landmarks

City Library Subotica

The library is housed in an impressive historic building in the city center.

Golubac Fortress

A majestic medieval fortress at the entrance of the Iron Gates, one of the best-preserved castles in Serbia.

Kosančićev venac

Kosančićev venac is the oldest preserved urban quarter of Belgrade outside the fortress.

City Library Smederevo

The library is an important cultural institution in Smederevo.

Nature

Great War Island

The island is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in Belgrade.

Rospi Ćuprija Wetlands

A small but significant ecological area on the outskirts of Belgrade.

Tamiš

The Tamiš is a river that flows through Romania and the Serbian province of Vojvodina.

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Tamiš River

The Tamiš flows through Vojvodina towards the Danube.

Bukulja Peak

Bukulja Peak is the highest point of Bukulja Mountain.

More places

Subotica City Hall

Completed in 1912, the building is a significant example of Hungarian Secession style.

City Museum Subotica

The museum is housed in a historic building and presents the history of the region from prehistoric times to the modern era.

Zrenjanin City Hall

The imposing Neorenaissance building was built in the late 19th century.

Beograđanka, Belgrade

The skyscraper built in the 1970s is a distinctive example of modern architecture in Belgrade.

Old Palace, Belgrade

The building, constructed between 1881 and 1884, once served as the residence of the royal Obrenović family.

Terazije Fountain, Belgrade

This historic 19th-century fountain is located in the central square of Belgrade.

Kapetan-Miša's Palace

Built in 1863, the building originally served as a residence and business house for Miša Anastasijević.

National Museum of Serbia

Located on Republic Square, the museum preserves over 400,000 exhibits of Serbian and international art history.