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Belgrade

Avala

The mountain above Belgrade, with a landmark TV tower, the Monument to the Unknown Hero and forest trails.

Updated Half a day
Avala Tower, the TV tower on Avala above Belgrade

Quick answer

Avala is the 511 m mountain on the south-eastern edge of Belgrade, with wide views over the city and the lowlands around it. It has two landmarks: the 204.68 m Avala Tower, rebuilt after its destruction in 1999 and reopened in 2010, and Ivan Meštrović’s Monument to the Unknown Hero, built from 1934 to 1938.

Quick facts

Type
Mountain
Where
Belgrade
Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Free; tower paid
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • Avala Tower, the 204.68 m TV tower and the best-known landmark on the mountain
  • The Monument to the Unknown Hero on the summit, on the site of the medieval Žrnov fortress
  • Forest walks, including our marked Avala loop with GPX
Avala Tower seen from below
Avala Tower
The Monument to the Unknown Hero on Avala
Monument to the Unknown Hero, where Žrnov fortress once stood

Map

Map of the area around Avala

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Getting there

Avala is on the south-eastern edge of the city, about 30 minutes by car or taxi from the center. Sources disagree on the best city bus, so check the current line on Belgrade’s public transport site.

Good to know

It is an easy half-day trip. Go on a clear day for the view, and check the tower’s ticket price and opening hours before you go.

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

More in Belgrade

All of Belgrade →
Stone gate tunnel inside Belgrade FortressFree
Belgrade Fortress & KalemegdanWalls, gates and the best sunset over the Sava and Danube. Free to walk around.2–3 hours
Temple of Saint SavaFree
Temple of Saint SavaOne of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, with a golden mosaic interior.1 hour
Prince Mihailo statue in front of the National MuseumPaid entry (museum)
Republic Square & National MuseumThe city’s meeting point under the Prince Mihailo statue.1–2 hours

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Photo credits

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