Things to see in Belgrade

Located in a grand, Republic Square palace from 1844, this is Serbia oldest and biggest museum with nearly half a million items on display. It has everything from Ancient Greek and Roman artefacts to medieval objects which include manuscripts and icons. It is also home to an extraordinary collection of paintings from around the world, including works from Serbian and Hungarian artists.

Often compared to the Montmartre quarter in Paris, Belgrade's old bohemian quarter dates back to the late 19th century when its kafane (taverns and restaurants) were a meeting place for many of the greatest figures in Belgrade's cultural scene. Many famous writers, actors, painters and journalists once lived in Skadarlija, including the famous poet and painter Dura Jakšić. Today the old bohemian quarter is dotted with lively cafés, restaurants, galleries, antique shops and souvenir stalls.

The imposing dome of St Sava's Temple stands at over 70m (230ft) high and can be seen from most locations throughout Belgrade. Began in 1935, it was finally completed in 2004. Dedicated to St Sava, founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the temple is built on the site that where his holy relics were believed to be burnt by the Ottoman ruler, Sinan Pasha, at the end of the 16th century.

Football is a huge passion in Belgrade with supporters divided into the two camps of Red Star Belgrade and Partisan Belgrade. Rivalry is fierce between these two teams and derby day games can be fiery affairs. There is a free museum at the Red Star stadium, which is full of football memorabilia including photographs and autographs from the 'Busby Babes' - the legendary Manchester United team who played their last game here against Red Star before their plane tragically crashed.