After visiting Pancevo town, which I wrote about in the previous post, my colleague and I headed to Smederevo. It is a small town that is also located near Belgrade, on the banks of the Danube river in northeastern Serbia.
When we arrived at our colleagues who work here, we were greeted by a sweet surprise. Delicious traditional cakes.
Compared to Pancevo town where we were previously, Smederevo has a different atmosphere, more dynamic, people talk fast, they are louder.
The town is best known for its imposing medieval fortress, which I wrote about in one of the previous posts and now there was no time to visit it, but even beyond the castle walls, Smederevo's everyday streets have stories to tell.
As we walk from the parking lot to the shop where our colleagues work through the center, I noticed the contrast in architecture everywhere. On one side of the street stand elegant old buildings, their facades decorated with details from past centuries. Right next to them rise more modest apartment blocks from the 1980s and 1990s, carrying a different, yet authentic layer of the city's history. This mix may seem unusual at first, but it gives Smederevo its special rhythm and character.
I liked the decorations in front of the shops and everywhere you turn everything is alive and has a soul.
At the main square, the first thing that caught my eye was the 19th century Church of St. George with its tall tower. The church stands as a quiet guardian of the town, surrounded by cafes, shops, and people passing by. It is a natural meeting point, where tradition and daily life intertwine.
Walking these streets slowly, I felt how Smederevo balances its past and present. It has a unique soul that stays with you long after the visit.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena