Prince Michael Street, Belgrade (must see)

Prince Michael Street is one of the main pedestrian zones in the city, as well as being one of the main attractions in town and a popular shopping district.

The street follows the path of the original Roman city layout. The Roman town here was called Singidunum. Roman graves in the area have been dated from the first and second centuries. Many modern buildings along the street, such as the Rajićeva shopping mall, unearthed remains of antique and late antique structures and foundations.

Along the route, you will see private homes dating from the late 1800s. Many are evocative of various architectural styles, as the street has always attracted the wealthy tycoons of the country. You'll see some in the renaissance style, like the Marko Stojanović home. It's now the home to the Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts.

The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts is located in Number 35. The building was completed in 1924 in the academic style and houses its gallery, lecture hall, antique shop, and bookstore.

Many of the beautiful buildings along Prince Michael Street are now home to popular restaurants and cafes. For example, the Ruski Car at Number 38 is a popular cafe in a 1926 Art Deco building.

Walking Prince Michael Street is a must-do activity in Belgrade. It has been named one of the most beautiful pedestrian zones in Eastern Europe. In 2006, Business Week named the street one of the best places in Europe for Christmas shopping.