These lavish gardens were constructed in 1694 as a residential retreat for Mitsutomo, the second Lord of the Owari clan. Sadly, however, most of the garden and its buildings were destroyed during World War II. The restoration took a long time, with the garden being finally opened as a public park in 2004. If time permits, visit the adjacent Tokugawa Art Museum, the third oldest private museum in Japan, which miraculously survived the World War II air raids.

Dreamy islands with Caribbean-blue seas make up this archipelago on the northeast coast, near the Costa Smeralda. Rocks hewn over thousands of years characterise the landscape. The only inhabited island is La Maddalena, linked with a causeway to Garibaldi’s island, Caprera. You can go on a boat trip and see five of the other main islands, including Budelli, which has a glorious pale pink beach called Spiaggia Rosa, and Spargi.

The standout feature of the modern Vračar neighbourhood is the Temple of Saint Sava, the second-largest Orthodox church in the world. Its construction has not only defined the Plateau's current appearance but also shaped the skyline of Belgrade, making it visible from most parts of the city. The Plateau underwent a transformation in the early 2000s, with the addition of fountains, marble access roads with pillars leading to the temple, and children's playgrounds. The existing Karađorđe Monument, the leader of the First Serbian Uprising, remains a key element. The plateau is also home to the National Library of Serbia and Karađorđev Park. Nearby, you'll find the artisan settlement of Gradić Pejton and the bohemian quarter of Čubura.

The Conservatory and Botanical Garden is a peaceful spot just outside the city centre, home to over 16,000 plant species from around the world. It also holds the world’s largest herbarium, with more than six million preserved specimens — though that part isn’t open to the public.