Serbia

The updated Bradt Serbia guidebook, now in its seventh edition and more than double the length of the nearest competitor, celebrates an easily accessible Balkan country that remains one of Europe's least-known corners - albeit probably not for much longer. With its hidden monasteries and gorgeous countryside, rural Serbia is a gem, while Belgrade (the capital) and Novi Sad (the second city) are both lively, cosmopolitan and welcoming hubs.

With vibrant nightlife and a plethora of cultural interests, the updated Bradt Serbia guidebook makes clear why Belgrade city breaks are increasingly popular:

. Visit Vracar plateau to admire the Temple of St Sava, one of the world's largest and most richly decorated Orthodox Christian churches;

. View the city's skyline from the panoramic restaurant that tops the 168-metre Belgrade Tower, which opened in 2024 and now houses the luxurious St Regis Hotel;

. Take in brass music at the legendary Guca Trumpet Festival, imbibe at Belgrade's Beer Fest, wander along the recently developed Savamala riverfront or take in the National Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art.

The new edition of Bradt's Serbia guidebook also makes clear the growing range of attractions that entice people deep into Serbia's countryside:

. Rural, mountain and spa tourism are increasingly popular, with visitors drawn to Serbia's dramatic landscapes (Zlatibor, Kopaonik, Stara Planina), wellness centres, monasteries and natural wonders such as canyons and caves;

. The spectacular fortresses at Golubac on the River Danube and at Uzice have reopened after restoration, while Roman archaeological sites are numerous and impressive - remarkably, no fewer than 18 Roman emperors (including Constantine the Great) were born in what is modern-day Serbia;

. In 2021, UN Tourism recognised Mokra Gora as one of the world's finest villages, partly because of the unforgettable ride it offers on one of the world's steepest railway tracks (the Sargan Eight).

Written by experienced guidebook author Laurence Mitchell, and revised by Serbian travel expert Danijela Cirovic, the updated Bradt Serbia guidebook caters for all travel interests and offers everything necessary for a successful trip - from practical information to detail about Serbian history, geography, economy, politics, people, food, wine, hiking and nature.