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<img class="alignnone wp-image-75459 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67999/Belgrade-Guide-main.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />&nbsp;<h2>Belgrade | Београд</h2>The capital and largest city in Serbia. Belgrade is home to over one million people and is one of the most important cities in the Balkans.With a history stretching back to pre-historic times, Belgrade has a varied and turbulent history. It was conquered by the Romans, the Byzantines and it was part of the Ottoman Empire. The city was battled over in over 115 wars and razed 44 times, including 1999's Kosovo War.Today, Belgrade is a bustling city that is receiving large amounts of investment from the Serbian government. Its nightlife is famous across Europe, and visitors are enchanted by the beautiful architecture and dearth of culture.&nbsp;<h2>Gay Rights in Serbia</h2>In 2017, Ana Brnbić became Serbia's first openly gay Prime Minister, and in 2017 she was the first Serbian Prime Minister to march in a Pride Parade. Same-sex activity was legalised in 1994 with age of consent equalised in 2006 (14). Anti-discrimination laws are in place and this includes the recognition of sexuality based hate crimes.Despite these positive developments, there is still a long way to go in Serbia. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships and many Serbians hold negative views towards LGBT issues. Far-right and Neo-Nazi groups are known to operate in Serbia, and violence against LGBT people is not unheard of.&nbsp;<h2>Gay Scene</h2>Belgrade's gay scene is a reflection of Serbian politics in that it is not particularly bustling and relatively low key. There is a small selection of <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/belgrade-gay-bars-and-dance-clubs/">bars, clubs</a> and <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/belgrade-gay-saunas/">a sauna</a> catering specifically for gay customers and these get quite popular at weekends.Discretion is advised in regards to public displays of affection outside of gay venues or hotels. Verbal abuse and, sadly, physical abuse is not unheard of, and it's best to avoid large crowds of football fans if you feel like your appearance might draw attention.<h2></h2><h2>Getting to Belgrade</h2>By planeBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is located 18km west of Belgrade's centre. It is a hub for Air Serbia and is well connected by flag carriers and budget airlines with destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. There is also a scheduled transatlantic route and a direct connection to Beijing.Bus 72 runs twice an hour from outside terminal 1 into the city centre between 4am and midnight. Journey times vary between 40 minutes to an hour. Tickets bought in the terminal are around 89 RSD and are more expensive if bought from the driver.Minibus A1 is a quicker way of getting into town than the standard civic bus. Journeys to the city centre cost around 300 RSD and take around half an hour depending on the roads. Be sure to tell the driver where your destination is as you pay.Taxi fares to the city centre are usually fixed around the 1800 RSD mark to the centre of the Belgrade. There usually is not a luggage fee, but heavier items may incur a fee. You can hail a taxi at the airport, but it is advisable to book in advance to make sure you get an official taxi as scams are common.By trainGlavna Railway station handles most national and international rail connections into Belgrade (some local connections and those to neighbouring countries in the Balkans stop at Belgrade - Danube station). Sleeper services are available to destinations in Eastern and Central Europe.There is a common scam in operation on the Belgrade to Budapest line where people pose as guards and offer to watch your luggage. When dealing with anybody on these trains, demand official identification and try to keep any important items close to your person.By busCoach travel is a cheap way of getting between other ex-Yugoslav countries in the Balkans. Journey times can be quite long and rest stops aren't guaranteed so ensure you pack plenty of water/snacks should you commit to this route. The bus station is located in the centre of the city next to the central rail station.By boatBelgrade is on the Danube and as such several river cruises start and end here. Pretty much any destination on the Danube offers some sort of connection to Belgrade however these tend to be long and take quite a long time.&nbsp;<h2>Getting around Belgrade</h2>On footThere are large pedestrianised areas of Belgrade which make traversing this city easy on foot. Some of the cobbled areas aren't in the best condition but this generally seems to be an exception. Traffic around rush hour can be intimidating so take caution when crossing roads, even at what seems like it's a crossing.By public transportBuses are the main way of getting around however trolley buses and trams are also available. Tram lines 2 and 3 are popular as 2 forms a ring around the city centre and 3 takes a scenic route that takes in Miloš's Konak Park. Services are pretty regular during the day however there is a sparsely available, half-hourly nightbus service.Single journeys, valid for 90 minutes, cost 89 RSD and 24hour trips cost 280 RSD and must be validated on travel. There is an extra charge if purchased directly from the driver. Fare card's purchased from kiosks are a cheap way of getting around the city and can be topped up as and how you need them.By taxiTaxis are cheap in comparison to other European cities however there are some precautions you are best off taking. Always order in advance to ensure the taxi company has a record of your trip if you are concerend that the driver is ripping you off. Official taxis should have TX at the end of their licence plate and will go by the meter.&nbsp;<h2>Where to Stay in Belgrade</h2>A list of recommended hotels and hotel discounts in Belgrade can be found on the <a href="https://www.travelgayhotels.com/Place/Belgrade.htm">Belgrade Hotels page</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>Belgrade Fortress - the most visited attraction in Belgrade. Various occupiers of Belgrade have left their mark and this whole area is an archeological mismatch of ruins and grand buildings. The grounds are a popular recreational area and open-air concerts have seen everyone from Amy Winehouse to Green Day play.Saint Sava Temple - the largest Orthodox church in Serbia and one of the largest in the world. Construction of this building started in 1935 but World War 2 and successive communist intervention resulted in this building not being finished until 1989.Skadarlija - Belgrade's bohemian quarter, comparable to Montmartre in Paris. Poor writers and artists made this area their home in the early 2oth Century. Find cute cafes and quirky, winding alleyways. Great in the summer.The National Museum of Serbia - the largest museum in Serbia and the ex-Yugoslavian states. A large portion of this museum is closed for reconstruction however it is due to re-open in 2018. Its collection includes artists from all over the world.Nikola Tesla Museum - a museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla, Serbia's greatest son. This museum is split in half with one half exploring his scientific legacy while the other half is dedicated to the life of the man himself.National Theatre - a stunning working theatre built in Renaissance style. You can catch opera, ballet and drama performances here.Knez Mihailova Street - Belgrade's main shopping street. Here you will find grand hotels, upmarket boutiques and department stores, and a cornucopia of cafes to enjoy a coffee and people watch.Pijaca Zeleni Venac (Farmer's Market) - bustling market and one of the cheapest in the city. Here you will find the freshest locally produced goods. Perfect for picnics or souvenirs.&nbsp;<h2>When to Visit</h2>Like a lot of Continental Europe, Belgrade experiences bitterly cold winters and scorching summers. The most agreeable weather is usually found from mid-April to June although September (though this can even sometimes extend to early November) is equally pleasant. There isn't, however, a massive summer surge of visitors.Other than September's Pride parade, there are a wide range of festivals and events across the calendar to interest visitors. The international wine fair takes place in mid-February, whilst there is a Beer Festival in August. The FERAM Early Music Festival attracts an international lineup of classical musicians in June.&nbsp;<h2>Visa</h2>Serbia is not in the European Union or Schengen Zone. Citizens of EU nations, neighbouring ex-Yugoslavian states, USA, Canada, Israel, Singapore, Japan, Australia and some other nations have visa-free access for stays of 90 days within an 180 day time period. Check their embassy for further information and restrictions.&nbsp;<h2>Money</h2>The currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (RSD). It can be exchanged in most European banks with ease, although Serbian money exchangers may be unhappy exchanging dirty or damaged notes. Money exchangers are common in Belgrade and official ones will bear the seal of the national bank (unofficial ones may be cheaper).Cash in euros is sometimes accepted, but prices will be higher than in Serbian dinar. Credit cards are generally accepted. Smaller shops, bars and restaurants may not take cash, so always have some cash in hand.

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According to article 101 of the current Family law in Serbia, adoptive parents can be: 
(1) spouses or common-law partners together 
(2) the spouse or common-law partner of the child's parent 
(3) exceptionally, with the permission of the cabinet minister responsible for families, a person who lives alone if particulary justified reasons exist for doing so 
 
This practically means that no single person (regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity) can adopt a child.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The Law on Marriage and Family Relations adopted on June 5, 1980 also recognized two categories of adoption: "incomplete adoption" and "full adoption". In the first case, adoptive parents could be both individuals and married partners (Article 157). In the second case, adoptive parents are married partners, and exceptionally unmarried persons if there are justified reasons for that (Article 191).

The Law on Adoption, adopted on May 7, 1976, for the first time introduces two categories of adoption: "incomplete adoption" and "full adoption". In the first case, adoptive parents could be both individuals and married partners.  In the second case, adoptive parents are exclusively married partners.

The Law on Adoption passed on April 1, 1947 (including the amendments from 1965) allowed only "incomplete adoption" where the adopted child was not granted all the rights of a legitimate child. Adopters could be both individuals and spouses.

With new Criminal Code from 2005 the edge of consent of 14 years became equal for everyone.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The age of sexual consent was 18 years old for anal intercourse between two men and 14 years for other sexual practices.

Consensual anal sex between two men was illegal before 1994 in Serbia.

Individuals who have engaged in anal sex (regardless of gender) have a 6 months deferral.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

The questionnaire for blood donors had a discriminating question: Have you ever had sexual intercourse with a person of the same sex? 
An affirmative answer meant an automatic lifetime ban on donating blood for the donor.

In Serbia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. 
 
However, in October 2022, the Ministry of Education and the Expert Commissions decided to review seven biology textbooks in which "disputable contents of LGBT propaganda" were allegedly found.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Requires at least 1 year of hormone therapy. A person must have medical documentation that includes a psychiatrist's report after one year of monitoring, as well as endocrinologist's report after hormonal therapy.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

On 26 March 2009, Serbian parliament approved a unified anti-discrimination law, known as the  Prohibition of Discrimination Act of 2009, which prohibits, among other categories, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics in all areas.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Before the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination law in 2009, several laws prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation: - broadcasting law (2002), article 21; - law on public information (2003), aticle 38; - labour law (2005), article 18; - law on higher education (2005), article 8. 
Also, the 2006 Constitution prohibits discrimination in general but it does not mention sexual orientation or gender identity.

Until 2002, Serbia had no legal protections specifically aimed at LGBT rights.

Article 16 of the Anti-Discrimination Law from 2009 bans labour discrimination. Discrimination is prohibited on basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics among others.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Aricle 18 of the 2005 Labour Law prohibits employment discrimination. Sexual orientation is one of explicitly mentioned grounds.

Article 12 of the 2001 Labour Law prohibited discrimination in employment but did not mention sexual orientation or gender identity.

Before this date there was no protection of the LGBT population from discrimination in employment in the Serbian legislature.

On July 14, 1994, Serbian parliament repealed paragraph 3 of article 110 of Criminal Code and thus decriminalized male homosexuality. 
The whole term and criminal act called "Unnatural fornication" was completely removed from Criminal Code in 2005.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

After the constitutional amendments in Serbia were adopted in March 1989 and Serbia regained sovereignty in its provinces (Vojvodina and Kosovo & Metohija), the criminal code of (Central) Serbia became valid in the entire territory of Serbia. 
Consensual sex between two men was punishable by up to one year in prison.

On June 28, 1977, the Socialist Republic of Serbia and its two socialist autonomous provinces—Vojvodina and Kosovo—passed separate Criminal Laws that treated the issue of male homosexuality differently. In (Central) Serbia (Article 110, Paragraph 3) and Kosovo (Article 81, Paragraph 3) "unnatural fornication" between persons of the male sex was punishable by imprisonment for up to one year. In Vojvodina (Article 75, paragraph 3 is missing) there was no criminalization of consensual sex between men.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Serbia. 
Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. 
The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code for the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Kingdom of Yugoslavia as of October 3, 1929) adopted on January 27, 1929 criminalized "unnatural fornication" without specifying the definition of the mentioned term. 
Paragraph 285: for unnatural fornication between persons, the perpetrator shall be punished with strict imprisonment, unless the act turns into a more serious crime.

The Penal Code of the Principality of Serbia (Kingdom of Serbia as of Martch 7, 1882) passed on March 29, 1860 criminalized sex between men. 
Paragraph 206: Unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex to be punished by imprisonment from six months to four years and loss of civil honor.

New article 27a "Discrimination in Housing" was added to the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

The Law on Prohibition of Discrimination from 2009 prohibits discrimination in all areas, but there was no specific article dealing with Housing during this period.

The Constitution of Serbia prohibits discrimination on any ground. However, it does not explicitly mention sexual orientation or gender identity.

Before this date there was no protection against discrimination in Housing in Serbian legislation.

There is constitutional ban on same-sex marriages in Serbia. 
Article 62: "Marriage is concluded on the basis of the freely given consent of man and woman..." 
Other forms of recognition, such as civil unions or domestic partnerships are not explicitly mentioned nor prohibited. 
The law on same-sex unions has been pending since 2021.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

There was no definition of marriage in the 1990 Constitution. 
Article 29: "Marriage and marriage & family relations are regulated by law" 
 
Law on Marriage and Family Relations from 1980, article 26: "Marriage is a union of life between husband and wife regulated by law".

Consensual homosexual intercourse between men was illegal before 1994.

Article 13 of the Law on the Serbian Army from 2007 prohibits privileging or depriving members of the Army of their rights or duties, especially because of race, religion, gender, national affiliation, origin, or some other personal characteristic. 
In 2010, the Serbian Army officially announced that there is no discrimination in the Serbian Army on any basis, including sexual orientation. 
In 2014, trans woman Major Helena sued the military after she was forcefully retired due to coming out as trans. In 2015, the Minister of Defense denied that there was discrimination in the Serbian Army and at the same time apologized to transgender Major Helena for, as he said, an administrative error in the decision on her retirement ("an established diagnosis that can cause harmful consequences for the reputation of the Serbian Army").

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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