Jovic Winery - Knjazevac, Serbia
Jovic Winery - Knjazevac, Serbia
David’s Been Here is traveling through Serbia is search of the country’s top destinations. In this travel clip, David brings us to the small, picturesque town of Knjazevac, situated right between Nis and Felix Romuliana. Known as the top wine-producing region in all of Southern Serbia, David takes an exclusive tour on the outskirts of Knjazevac to Jovic Winery. One of the top wineries in the region, watch along as David tours and samples some fantastic Chardonnay, Riesling and even an 18-year-old private Cognac. The owners of Jovic Winery are extremely friendly and hospitable, so if you make it to this corner of Serbia, don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. The town of Knjazevac itself is quite the beautiful visit, so if you love going on wine tours and all things revolving around wine, a day trip here is simply a must!
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My name is David Hoffmann. I am a host and travel producer. I started this company because I believe that so much of what we are is where we’ve been.
As a digital travel media company, our objective is to show others how to travel independently by providing practical advice and plenty of inspiration. I have hosted over 1,000 travel episodes across 6 continents, and have plans to bring you much, much more. In 2014 USA Today named me as one of their Top 10 Best Travel Videographers.
Over the years I have worked with several tourism boards, hotel groups, and restaurants to introduce their brands to my audiences. Feel free to check out my DBH Films page for more information.
My vision for the future is to continue encouraging the spirit of travel in others because it’s always an important question to ask yourself: #Wherehaveyoubeen?
Hammam Restaurant - Nis, Serbia
Hammam Restaurant - Nis, Serbia
David’s Been Here is traveling all over Serbia in search of the best flavors and top restaurants of the country. In this video, David brings us to the southern city of Nis where we spend an evening at Hamam Restaurant. One of the coolest and most unique restaurants in the country, Hamam is located, as you may guess, inside an old Ottoman Hamam in the iconic Nis Fortress. Serving up the best traditional Serbian cuisine in the city, this establishment is a great place to hear live music (summer and off-season months) and taste the wildly popular Rakia in a fun, vibrant setting. Located just beyond the Istanbul Gate of the fortress, if you’re spending a night in Nis and want to have an unforgettable night out, Hamam Restaurant is the spot to go!
Check out these other Serbia videos!
The Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, Serbia
Top Things to See & Do in Nis, Serbia
The Roman Military Base of Viminacium - Serbia
What to see and do in Novi Sad Serbia
The Wine Town of Sremski Karlovci, Serbia
My name is David Hoffmann. I am a host and travel producer. I started this company because I believe that so much of what we are is where we’ve been.
As a digital travel media company, our objective is to show others how to travel independently by providing practical advice and plenty of inspiration. I have hosted over 1,000 travel episodes across 6 continents, and have plans to bring you much, much more. In 2014 USA Today named me as one of their Top 10 Best Travel Videographers.
Over the years I have worked with several tourism boards, hotel groups, and restaurants to introduce their brands to my audiences. Feel free to check out my DBH Films page for more information.
My vision for the future is to continue encouraging the spirit of travel in others because it’s always an important question to ask yourself: #Wherehaveyoubeen?
The Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, Serbia
The Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, Serbia
David’s Been Here is traveling through Serbia in search of the top destinations and must-see sites of the country. In this travel clip, David brings us to the Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, located in the city of Smederevo about 30 miles south of Belgrade. Completed in 1439, this palace and walled-in city is one of Europe’s largest flat-ground fortresses, spanning an area of nearly 10.5 acres. When the capital of Belgrade fell to the Hungarian Empire, Smederevo’s Fortress was built with the intention of being the next capital of Serbia. Requiring an extraordinary amount of manpower and time to build, this compound stands as quite the controversial structure in Serbia’s history. Ultimately falling to the Turks/Ottomans in the late 15th century, the fortress wasn’t returned to Serbia until the mid-late 19th century. If you love European history and exploring medieval structures, this fortress is a must-see!
Check out these other Serbia videos!
The Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, Serbia
Top Things to See & Do in Nis, Serbia
The Roman Military Base of Viminacium - Serbia
What to see and do in Novi Sad Serbia
The Wine Town of Sremski Karlovci, Serbia
My name is David Hoffmann. I am a host and travel producer. I started this company because I believe that so much of what we are is where we’ve been.
As a digital travel media company, our objective is to show others how to travel independently by providing practical advice and plenty of inspiration. I have hosted over 1,000 travel episodes across 6 continents, and have plans to bring you much, much more. In 2014 USA Today named me as one of their Top 10 Best Travel Videographers.
Over the years I have worked with several tourism boards, hotel groups, and restaurants to introduce their brands to my audiences. Feel free to check out my DBH Films page for more information.
My vision for the future is to continue encouraging the spirit of travel in others because it’s always an important question to ask yourself: #Wherehaveyoubeen?
Niš - Serbia 2018
Država § Srbija
Okrug § Nišavski okrug
Stara imena § lat. Naissus / grč. Ναϊσσός / tur. Niş
Stanovništvo § 260.237 (2011) (Grad Niš)
Aglomeracija § 373.404 (2011)
Gustina stanovništva § 2224 st./km²
Nadmorska visina § 195 (centar) m
Površina § 597 km²
Justiniana Prima - Leskovac, Serbia
Justiniana Prima - Leskovac, Serbia
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David’s Been Here continues its tour of ancient sites in Serbia at Justiniana Prima, or “Empress’ Town” in the town of Leskovac. Considered a great day trip option from the city of Nis, Leskovac is just a two-hour drive south.
David gets together with the only English-speaking guide he could find (Nebojsa “Nebo”) to see the Byzantine ruins of Justiniana Prima located about 29 km west of Leskovac nestled among lush scenery. Justiniana Prima was an early Christian city founded by Emperor Justinian I. It served as the seat of the Archbishop from 535 to 615. The site contains what is left of an enormous basilica, the acropolis, lower town, and upper town. Walking around Justiniana Prima will reveal city walls, gates, churches, and large bath complex with hypocaust system (heated floors). Justiniana Prima served as the administrative and spiritual center of Illyricum, a Roman province that encompassed the central Balkan Peninsula.
David shows us portions of unearthed mosaics and the remains of the public bath complex, which was heated by an innovative method known as the hypocaust system in which the heat from an oven was used to heat the floors from underneath, sort of like ancient sub-floor heating. Justiniana Prima is a beautiful site that badly needs to be maintained. While the Serbian government sorts that out, you will need a guide to show you around the different areas so you know what you’re looking at. Feel free to contact Mr. Nebojsa Dimitrizevic directly at andonikle@yahoo.com
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EUROVELO 13 - Romania to Turkey - Episode 1, Drobeta Turnu, Romania to Pirot, Serbia
THIS EPISODE (We leave the Eurovelo 6 to join EV13!)
We leave Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania, and head over the border to Negotin in Serbia, home to our fave accommodation yet. So good that we stayed for another night and had a recovery/admin day off! From here we cycled to Zajecar via forgotten in time little villages with zero places to eat. Then we tackled the toughest cycling conditions of the entire cycle tour en route to Knjazevac, mostly off road and very hilly. Plus with a slight hangover...
From here it was a beautiful smooth ride mostly downhill to Pirot, our last night in Serbia before Bulgaria.
DETAILS
Drobeta Turnu Severin (Rom) - Hotel Corona €35 bb (treat night!) 8 - excellent but bad breakfast
Negotin (Serbia) - Campsite for Cyclists and Adventurers (we stayed in one of their studio rooms with kitchen) - €16 no bb -10. Simply the best. Hospitality was unreal, great value, free tennis!
Zajecar - Hotel Serbija - €23 bb - 7. Very run down rooms but great restaurant and food although too many smokers at breakfast and dinner.
Knjazevac - Hotel Timock bb - €26 bb - 7. Clean tidy quiet room, bad breakfast. Forgetful, good for a big rest which was needed...!
Pirot- Booking.com apartment with kitchen €20 - 5/10 - only a hob, no other kitchen appliances ie kettle!
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We're cycling from London to Istanbul via the Eurovelo 15, 6 and 13 from July until November 2018. Feel free to suscribe for updates on new videos! I hope you enjoy watching them, I certainly love making them! Even better, we would love our videos to inspire others to cycle tour. If you have cycle, route or tech questions, please leave us a message and I'll be happy to answer!
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Monte is Harriet's Dawes Karakum, and Komodo is Mat's Fuji Touring. Full kit and tech gear list in blog.
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Ancient Sirmium in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia
Ancient Sirmium in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia
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Come with David as he films ancient Sirmium in the modern day Serbian town of Sremska Mitrovica for David’s Been Here. Sirmium is a fascinating Roman imperial complex that dates back to the first century AD. It grew to become one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire and where several Roman Emperors were born.
Upon arrival, David heads to the town center to view one of the largest areas to be uncovered. He then pays a visit to the museum for a tour of Roman artifacts: tombstones, sarcophagus, sculptures, columns, and coins.
Third stop of the day takes David to a 5th century Christian Basilica dedicated to St. Demetrius. Sirmium actually had one of the highest concentrations of Christian Basilicas, especially since Christianity was rapidly growing through the region in the first half of the 4th century.
“In the first ten years of the same fourth century Sirmium had the greatest number of martyrs for the new Christian faith on the territory of modern Serbia during the Great Persecution. Along with the longest list of documented bishops for the Early Christian church in Serbia, Sirmium also has the highest concentration of Early Christian basilicas. Finally, the first Christian emperor Constantine spent more time during his reign in Sirmium than in any other city in the Balkans.”
-Sremske Novine
After that, David visits the best for last – the remains of the Imperial complex, which are preserved within a building in the center of town for all to see. What we can see is only a portion of the original structure, which occupied 15% of the entire city! What we see today are some of the original mosaics, bath system, and palace walls.
Sirmium is an easy daytrip from Belgrade. Sremska Mitrovica is just a one-hour drive east on the road to Croatia.
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Serbian Wine: The Most Experimental Region
Exotic Wine Travel in Serbia tasting through Serbian wine from Fruška Gora. Discover rare wines and unique wine regions with us!
Wines featured in this episode (left to right):
1. Bijelica, Graffiti 2014 - Marselan, Merlot
2. Bijelica, Saga 2015 - Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
3. Erdevik, Omnibus Lector 2015 - Chardonnay
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4. Ilić-Nijemčević, Crveno Vino 2014 - Gamay and Cabernet Sauvignon
5. Kovačević, Sauvignon Blanc 2015
6. Chichateau, Pink Punk Rosé 2016 - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Fanc
7. Baša, Pinot Grigio Amber 2013 (Unreleased)
8.Bikicki, Makana 2013 - Traminac
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The Roman Military Base of Viminacium - Serbia
The Roman Military Base of Viminacium - Serbia
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David’s Been Here explores the Roman Military Base of Viminacium in Serbia a fascinating archaeological park situated where the River Mlava (known as “Margus” in ancient times) empties into the Danube. The area has always been quite fertile, which is why the ancient Romans took an interest to it.
In this episode, David explores Viminacium with the help of Lubomir, an archaeologist who has worked to uncover several of the sites here.
This ancient Roman military fort served at the base for the Seventh Legion Claudia in the fourth century, but it was in use well before that time since the 1st century.
During the reign of Gordian III (239) the town was accorded the status of a Roman citizen colony and the right to mint local currency. Such a status was the highest that could be attained by a town in the Roman Empire. Viminacium was often chosen as a mustering point for troops and a starting point in many a military campaign.”
David and Lubomir walk around one of the covered excavation sites to see the ruins of ancient roads, public bath system, tiles, and human remains in the necropolis. Viminacium is a great day trip from Belgrade especially for history lovers. The site also features a reconstructed amphitheater and beautiful visitors center, modeled after an ancient Roman villa rustica (“domus”). There is also a hotel and restaurant onsite.
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