South Serbia (Niš)

Ottoman heritage

Country

Serbia

Landmarks

32

Cities

21

Suggested stay

3–5 days

• 01

  Serbia uses the dinar (RSD); cards are common in cities but carry cash for monasteries and villages.

• 02

  Intercity buses are more reliable than trains except on the new Belgrade–Novi Sad line.

• 03

  Monasteries expect covered shoulders and knees; many offer simple lodging.

• 04

  Smoking indoors is still widespread in bars and kafanas.

• 05

  The Kosovo border is politically sensitive — entering Serbia via Kosovo can cause problems.