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With tensions between ethnic Albanians and Serbs living in the de-facto independent Republic of Kosovo remaining high, a year on from the break from Serbia, the southern part of the country and border region area remains a troubled and risky place for Westerners to visit.

However Belgrade, 200 kilometres away from the unease in Kosovo, remains an intriguing destination, boasting amongst the greatest historical diversity in Europe, largely due to its significant background of military occupation.

Discovered by Greeks, named by Celts and fought over at various times by Byzantine, Frankish, Austrian, Ottoman and finally Serb rulers, Belgrade has certainly had a violent military history, best exhibited by the giant Kalemegdan Citadel.

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