Not sure if winter time is the best time for visiting Serbia or even Europe for that matter. The need for so many extra layers of clothes and rather oversized baggage makes at least long term trips a bit annoying. If any of you follow my blog, you know I do travel slowly and on light budget. I like tend to stay for as long as my passport allows me. Not having to buy expensive winter gear also saves up a bit for a next adventure.

So let's get right into it. What is the story behind groovy Serbian city?

Niš is quite nice in late spring or summer, when it's a booming medium size town, with people hanging around on the streets till late and it hosts quite few festivals as well. Jazz and film festivals to name a few.

Dominant part of the city is the river Nisava, so we will start there.

On the sunny day like today, everybody who has time to venture outside is enjoying themselves. Some are walking dogs, other are trying to catch some fish. Girls are posing next to the river as if it would be a beach.

On the other side of the castle there is the city square with the statue of a military leaders and liberators of Niš daring back to 1915. If my assumption is correct it would be liberation from the Ottoman empire.

It is kind of a monument that serves as a gateway to the modern side of the city, where starts local pedestrian street with fashion stores, restaurants and shopping malls. Popular for street musicians and popcorn sellers. Very lively part of town indeed.

Although, not every place is being used to it's full potential. Some houses look empty and some businesses and restaurants doesn't seem to serve their real purpose. I will let you use your own imagination ;)

Closing it off with picture of two old school dudes enjoying their daily glass of wine. I am of an opinion that Niš is probably one of those cities which had lost most of its charm with the coming of modern times. It could use more of some gypsy magic, horses on the streets, loud music and street markets. But even as it is, it offers an interesting experience for it's visitors.

All the best,

Global Local