Serbia might not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning a travel destination, but this Balkan nation has a long history and many interesting sights to see. The country is steeped in history, from Paleolithic times to the modern day. Empires, inventors, war heroes, and historical figures have all left their mark on Serbia, resulting in a one-of-a-kind culture that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you want to explore pristine wilderness, learn about history on-site, or want to enjoy a unique culture, Serbia is a great country to visit.

The famous inventor Nikola Tesla (renowned for his inventions and work with electricity) was born to ethnic Serbian parents in was at the time part of the Austrian Empire. While most of his life was spent in America, Croatia, and other countries, Serbia is proud of their connection to the eccentric genius, who described himself as a Serbian-American. In Belgrade, you can find an airport named after the electrical inventor (The Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport), a museum dedicated to his life and inventions, and the Nikola Tesla Institute of Electrical Engineering (a branch of the University of Belgrade).

Serbia is one of the top growers and exporters of raspberries in the world, producing between 80,000-100,000 tons of berries per year. The berries are typically grown by small family farms in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country, which while less than ideal for traditional grain crops are well suited to raspberry production. Steep slopes can make mechanization difficult on these small farms, so the raspberries are often harvested by hand, which boosts the economies of many rural Serbian towns. 95% of the raspberries produced in Serbia are exported into the international market, primarily in a frozen form.

Serbia’s Vlasina lake is home to a unique and beautiful phenomena, islands that float on the surface of the lake. The lake was formed in the mid 20th century, when the Vlasina peat bog was dammed and flooded to create Vlasina lake. Large chunks of buoyant peat moss, disturbed and broken off by the water currents, floated to the surface, making up the 30+ floating islands that the lake is known for. While the floating islands aren’t stable enough to walk on, they can grow plants (and even trees on the larger islands) and support aquatic wildlife as the wind blows them across the surface of the lake. The largest of the floating islands measures 4.9 acres, and supports a small but lush forest on its surface.

Serbia was one of the first nations involved in World War 1. On July 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by a young Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip. Prior to the assassination, tensions had been high between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and the killings escalated the situation exponentially. The Archduke had been heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his assassination triggered a military invasion into Serbia by Austria-Hungary. Other nations allied with either side of the conflict joined in the war as the fighting spread across Europe, culminating in what was called at the time “The War to End All Wars”.

Mount Rtanji is a mountain situated in eastern Serbia with a unique pyramidal shape. The mountain features three distinct sides and sharp angles to make a near perfect pyramidal shape, leading some to suspect that it could even be the remains of an ancient pyramid, while most others believe that it’s an unusual but natural phenomena. The unusual shape of Rtanji has produced much folklore and urban legends surrounding the mountain, including a stories about ancient dark wizards, space aliens, and even hidden treasure. Rtanji is the highest mountain in the Serbian Carpathians, and offers serene natural beauty and opportunities for mountain climbing only 128 miles from Belgrade.

Serbia got a 200 year head start in the clock making industry when a Serbian monk, Lazar the Serb, invented the first known mechanical clock. Lazar the Serb worked as a scribe and studied horology (the study of the measurement of time), and invented the clock at the request of Grand Prince Vasily I while staying in Moscow. This commissioned clock was the first spring driven clock in Russia, and was precise enough to show not only hours but also 15 minute intervals. The clock was displayed for the public in a clock tower at the time, but has been lost to history and no longer exists.

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