::Nikola Vucicevic::

The capital of Serbia and my hometown, erected at the confluence of two rivers.

Belgrade lies at an intersection of the roads of Eastern and Western Europe, at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers. Belgrade is surrounded by two geographic regions, the Panonian plain, on the north, and Sumadija, on the south of the Sava and the Danube. The highest peaks in the vicinity of Belgrade are Kosmaj (628m) and Avala (511m).


	The capital of Serbia and my hometown, erected at the confluence of two rivers. Belgrade lies at an intersection of the roads of Eastern and Western Europe, at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers. Belgrade is surrounded by two geographic regions, the Panonian plain, on the north, and Sumadija, on the south of the Sava and the Danube. The highest peaks in the vicinity of Belgrade are Kosmaj (628m) and Avala (511m).
Belgrade has a moderate continenatal climate. Autumns are longer than springs, with long sunny and warm spells. Winters are not very severe, with, on an average, 21 below zero temperatures. Springs are short and rainy, with abrupt outbreaks of summer. The hottest months are July and August. A typical wind in Belgrade is a south-eastern wind called kosava, common in autumn and winter, and bringing in fair and dry weather.
	Archeological sites testify that first settlements on the territory of present day Belgrade date back to the fourth century B.C. Remains of neolithic culture of prehistoric man have been discovered at Vinča, This area was extremely favourable for settling, due to the presence of two big rivers, a fertile plain and a rich hinterland.
Being a natural intersection of land and inland waterways, Belgrade has, throughout its history, been a challenge for many nations of the region and a place where many battles and wars were fought. Belgrade has been a target of many invaders including the Huns, Bulgarians, Hungarians and Turks.
	There are many tourist attractions and sights dating from Belgrade ’s faraway or more recent past. The most significant are the Kalemegdan Fortress, the oldest cultural and historic monument in Belgrade, Skadarlija, the city’s bohemian downtown neighbourhood, Konak Kneginje Ljubice, Kapetan Misino Zdanje, The Old and the New Palace, the Federal Parliament building, many religious monuments and places of worship. There are over 40 churches, 47 museums, 30 theatres, 74 libraries, which along with numerous home and international theatre, film, music and other cultural events make Belgrade an important cultural centre.
Belgrade has hosted numerous sport and cultural events, world , European and Balkan championships in many sports , as it has many sports facilities, stadiums, sports centres and courts and fields for almost all sports.
	Tourists seeking good traditional and international cuisine with exquisite wines will be pleased with the selection offered by many restaurants in Belgrade . Belgrade is a city of numerous cafes,, restaurants and barges along the banks of the Sava and Danube rivers.