A unique country, full of warm hospitality and undiscovered paths. This land of surprising contrasts can boast the natural beauty of valleys and mountains, rivers and lakes, and in its turbulent history, it has also created a rich treasure trove of culture. To its original atmosphere certainly adds the fact that this is one of a few countries in which the people entertain and party just about any night of the week – and all the way to the morning too. Join them for a shot of šljivovica. 

The most …
• Serbia is the largest exporter, as much as two thirds of (best quality) raspberries in the world.
• The Economist magazine has awarded the prestigious title to Belgrade “City of the Future” of Southern Europe.
• Cathedral of St. Sava is the largest functioning Orthodox Church in the world.
• The Danube, linking the Serbian east and west, is the second largest European river.
• Opanke, Serbian national footwear, have their place in the Guinness Book of Records: largest such shoe measures 3.2 meters in length and weighs 222 kg.

What else to do?
• Marvel Byzantine art in medieval monasteries Manasija, Sopoćani and Studenica.
• Ride the known, more than 1000 km long »Danube Bike Trail” or see the romantic Serbian countryside from a horseback.
• Refresh in the lake in the middle of Belgrade’s park Ada Ciganlija and indulge the hedonistic nightlife in the bohemian quarter Skadarlija.
• In winter or summer conquer beautiful peaks of Kopaonik, the most famous mountain resort.
• Replenish your tired senses in one of over 50 healthy havens in thermal resorts.

Are you kiddin’ me?
In December, the town Zarožje saw a strong increase in sales of garlic, because the mayor
issued a public warning about a possible hike of the legendary local vampire Sava Savanović, when the mill in which the vampire lived according to the tale, broke.

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A long-time meetings industry addict, Gorazd is the Founder and owner of marketing and event agency Toleranca Marketing. He has many years of experience in planning, preparing and carrying out large international meetings and exhibitions. As the founder of the "Power to the Meetings" methodology, he still firmly believes in the power of live events and human to human communication. He is also the author of numerous articles and editor-in-chief of the meetings industry magazine Kongres Magazine.