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Conference venue The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts is the highest science and art institution in the Republic of Serbia. It develops and encourages science, organizes and promotes basic and applied scientific research, encourages and promotes artistic activity. The Academy is an institution of special national importance. Its members are elected based on the results of their research or artistic work. |
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Map with restaurants and fast food places near the conference hall in SASA building | Welcome Cocktail and Poster Sessions, Galery of Sciences and Arts, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts |
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Belgrade (Beograd-its name in Serbian translates to White City) is the capital and largest city of Serbia. With the population of around 1.7 milion people it is one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. Also, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Belgrade's wider city area was the birthplace of the largest prehistoric culture of Europe, the Vinca culture, as early as the 6th millennium BC. Since ancient times Belgrade has been an important focal point for traffic, an intersection of the roads of Eastern and Western Europe.The city is situated on the Balkan Peninsula at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
The old city centre of Belgrade is called 'stari grad' and it is located at the South side of the Sava and at the West side of the Danube. The highest point in the old city centre is a hill overlooking both rivers. On top of this hill you will find Kalemegdan fortress which in the past was a strategic important fortress overlooking both rivers. Belgrade is the capital of Serbian culture, education, science and economy. As a result of its tumultuous history, Belgrade has for centuries been home to many nationalities, with Serbs of the Orthodox Christian religion making up the majority of the population (90%). The official language is Serbian.