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Čukarica Municipality

This part of Belgrade is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes, located on the slopes of the last Šumadija hills that gently descend towards the Sava River, offering views of the Srem plains. Čukarica municipality is home to some of the most popular and beautiful nature spots in Belgrade, making it ideal for different types of tourism. Here you will find some of the best lakes and green areas near Belgrade, especially popular during warmer days.

The area is rich in forests, parks, rivers, lakes, and cultural and historical landmarks. Activities such as sports, fishing, and relaxation are available almost everywhere, as the Sava River, Ada Ciganlija, Košutnjak Forest, Topčider Park, Belgrade Hippodrome and Lipovica Forest are all located close to each other.

This diversity allows visitors to enjoy boating and fishing on the Sava, outdoor recreation and walking trails in Košutnjak Forest and Topčider park, hunting in Lipovica Forest, horse riding and events at the Hippodrome, and almost every type of sport and entertainment at Ada Ciganlija.

Many visitors come here daily, looking for relaxation, fresh air, and a quick escape from the city. Čukarica also features the only ski slope in Belgrade, located in Košutnjak, along with sledding areas, natural springs, and numerous monuments.

The municipality has a vibrant cultural scene, including theatre performances, film screenings, concerts, and cultural events. You can explore traditional architecture as well as modern neighborhoods surrounded by forests such as Lipovica Forest. Čukarica is also known for the Sugar Factory, the first in Serbia, founded in 1900.

Interesting facts about Čukarica include Žarkovo being the hometown of Milan Janković, the first Serbian player to play for Real Madrid. There are also unique urban legends and archaeological findings suggesting remains of mammoths and other animals in the Sava River area. In the Golf neighborhood, a permanent exhibition of world architecture features houses designed by internationally renowned architects.

Numerous restaurants, cafés, traditional taverns and riverfront venues are spread across Ada Ciganlija, Košutnjak, along the Sava River, and throughout residential areas, giving you plenty of options to explore this part of Belgrade for weeks. Accommodation is also widely available, making Čukarica a great place for a relaxing stay.

Events such as Summer Day – Matija Ban, December Days of Čukarica, Open Heart Street, Epiphany swimming, folklore festivals, and Autumn in Čukarica further enrich the local offer and make it interesting to visit all year round.

Some of the most interesting places to visit in Čukarica municipality are:

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