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Situated along the Danube River from Belgrade, Smederevo is a city once intended to be Serbia’s capital in the 15th century, just prior to Ottoman conquest. The formidable fortress constructed by Despot Đurađ Branković has withstood centuries of turmoil, including a devastating explosion during the Second World War.
With a name denoting “Royal City” in Serbo-Croatian, Kraljevo is a site where the nation’s medieval monarchs were crowned. This significant ceremony took place at Žiča, a splendid 13th-century monastery located on the outskirts of the city, adorned with original frescoes.
During the Belle Époque, Europe’s aristocracy developed a strong affinity for Menton, the final French Riviera resort prior to entering Italy.