Belgrade: Yugoslavia History Tour by classic Zastava Car
ID: GYG1272258-1946755
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Land: Servië
Duur:
04:00 uren
Beschrijving
Explore Belgrade, the former capital of Yugoslavia in a classic Zastava car. Travel back in time by following the traces of the rise and fall of socialist Yugoslavia.
The tour starts at the beginning: the second world war. The Staro Sajmiste concentration camp was based in the middle of the city and its buildings are now used for living and working. There’s even a restaurant now. You will hear how this place went from a concentration camp to a nice, green area and how Yugoslavia was created out of the devastation of the Second World War.
The tour continues to what once was the political heart of Socialist Yugoslavia: SIV, or now called the Palace of Serbia. This impressive building and its interior are unchanged since it was built in 1961. It’s architecture is symbolic for the politics of the country. How did leader Tito keep together the different peoples of Yugoslavia who during World War 2 were enemies?
From here on we cruise through New Belgrade, completely designed and constructed from scratch as the ideal socialist city. While getting a grasp of the urban planning we’ll arrive at the most iconic of all brutalist buildings in Belgrade and possibly the entire Yugoslavia: Genex Tower. These two imposing towers connected at the top floor with a concrete bridge, and carrying a UFO shaped restaurant on the top of the right tower, this building also is known as the West Gate, welcoming everybody arriving into Belgrade via the Highway of Brotherhood & Unity.
A story about the rise and fall of Yugoslavia has to end at the grave of its leader, Tito. We’ll visit the mausoleum and get to know more about this fascinating character. We will also visit the gallery with a selection of the thousands of gifts he got from leaders and other from all over the world, including an actual piece of the moon delivered to him personally by Neil Armstrong.
Hoogtepunten
- Feel the spirit of socialism as you explore Belgrade in a Zastava car
- Discover the history of Yugoslavia, from its creation to its collapse
- Visit the Museum of Yugoslavia and see Tito's mausoleum
- See brutalist buildings and learn about the design of New Belgrade
- Learn about daily life in Yugoslavia and how this perfect country could collapse
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The tour involves traveling in a vintage Zastava car, which may not have modern comforts.
The tour includes visits to historical sites and discussions on sensitive historical topics.
Find your guide and car at the Yugotour Headquarters. Look for the Yugotour banner and the parking in front.
INCLUDED
- Tour of Belgrade in a classic Zastava car
- Visit to the Museum of Yugoslavia
- View of brutalist buildings in New Belgrade
- Discussion on the history of Yugoslavia and its leader Josip Broz Tito
- Insight into the NATO bombing of 1999
- Drink & snack included
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Optional visit into the Genex tower (+ 15 Euro)
- Optional visit to Tito's Blue Train (+ 15 Euro)
- Optional airport pick-up / drop off
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
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