Belgrade Souvenirs: Motifs Everyone Recognizes
Belgrade has a handful of motifs that visitors recognize at first glance. When choosing a souvenir from Belgrade, the safest bet is to pick one of them — that way the gift immediately “tells” where it came from.
The Victor and Kalemegdan
The Victor has stood at Kalemegdan since 1928, overlooking the confluence of the Sava and the Danube. It is probably the city’s best-known symbol. On souvenirs it appears as a statue, a snow globe and on tote bags.
Temple of Saint Sava
The monumental temple in Vračar can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. For lovers of sacred architecture there are color and bronze-tone figurines and relief plates.
Avala Tower
The tower on Mount Avala was destroyed in the 1999 bombing and rebuilt in 2010. For Belgraders it is a symbol of renewal, and the observation deck at the top is one of their favorite day-trip spots.
Prince Mihailo on Republic Square
The Prince Mihailo monument is Belgrade’s most famous meeting point — locals simply say “at the horse”. The statue is a great gift for history lovers.
Ada Bridge and the rivers
Ada Bridge, opened in 2012, has become a modern symbol of Belgrade. Alongside it, Sava and Danube motifs are a reminder that Belgrade is a city on two rivers.
St. Mark’s Church
St. Mark’s Church in Tašmajdan Park, built in the Serbo-Byzantine style, is less known to foreigners but a favorite among Belgraders.
“Belgrade” lettering: bags, clocks, boxes
If you don’t want a specific landmark, choose an item with the city’s name — a tote bag, a wall clock or a jewelry box. These are souvenirs that get used every day.
How much to spend
- Small souvenirs (small čuturas, spoons, small bags): from 360 to 600 RSD.
- Plates, clocks and figurines: from 480 to 1,440 RSD.
- Larger statues and beer mugs: up to 1,800 RSD.
- Orders of 5,000 RSD or more ship free to any address in Serbia.