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Tourist Organisation of BelgradeBelgrade Convention Bureau
2010GUIDE
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5 Down the Danube
and to the Future by
JASNA DIMITRIJEVIĆ,
Director of the
Tourist Organization
of Belgrade
6 WELCOME TO
BELGRADE - The
Irresistible Charm of a Balkan Metropolis
12 BELGRADE – A
CONFERENCE CITY
- A Slow Return to
Old Glory
18
THE MONUMENTS
- At the crossroads
of history
20 The best view of
the Danube Riverand across the
Pannonian Plain
is from Gardos in
Zemun - Where
Time Stands Still
23 ŽELJKO
OŽEGOVIĆ,
- The Gate to
Europe
23 DANIELA SCHILY,
GTZ Project
Director, Regional
Project on devel-
opment DanubeCompetence
Center - Positive
energy
24 ŽAKLINA
GLIGORIJEVIĆ,
Director of the
Belgrade Urban
Planning Institute
- The Diversity of
Belgrade
26 ADA CIGANLIJA
Belgrade’s Sea
28 BELA STENA
(WHITE ROCK)-
Robinson Crusoe
on Belgrade’s
Outskirts
32 SPENDING
THE NIGHT ON
THE DANUBE- RAFT CLUBS,
RESTAURANTS,
DISCO CLUBS...
- Hot Rhythms
from Dusk to
Dawn
36CRUISING DOWN
THE RIVERDANUBE - A
Unique Nautical
Experience
40 MARINAS ON THE
DANUBE AND
SAVA - Travelling
in Style
48 SPORT AND
RECREATION
IN BELGRADE –
Everything for
Everybody
50 FISHING ON THE
DANUBE - An
Angler’s Paradise
EDITOR Ljuba ĐorđevićASSISTANT EDITORPhilomena O’BrienVesna AleksićART DIRECTORTamara Ivljanint.ivljanin@cma.rsART DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANTIlija Petrovići.petrovic@aim.rsEDITORIAL MANAGERTamara ČankovićEDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORSAna Stojanović, Petar TaušanovićPHOTOS
Tourist Organisation of BelgradeGENERAL MANAGERIvan Novčići.novcic@cma.rsFINANCIAL DIRECTORAna Besedića.besedic@cma.rsOFFICE MANAGERTanja Banković, t.bankovic@cma.rs
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R i v e r D a n u b e
B e l g r a d e C r o s s r o a d
CONTENTS
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Belgrade is a city that lies on two rivers – theDanube and the Sava – which are pride and
joy of every Belgrade citizen. The Danube links over 80 million people who live
in nine different countries, speak over 10 differentlanguages, belong to different religions, and nurturetheir history, art, culture, customs and legends.
Prehistoric settlements, Roman and medievalfortresses, monasteries and churches all combine withthe modern skyline of Belgrade on the banks of theDanube River. Physical evidence provides proof of anancient people who lived near the Danube, whilst many
projects that are currently being carried out on the riverbanks give us a glimpse into the future - a vision of what Belgrade will look like in years to come.
This publication is dedicated to the Danube inBelgrade - all the projects and advantages that a city located on rivers can offer; the numerous attractions,
cultural celebrations and other events; and Belgrade’sfuture potential presented as never before.
Through the pages of this edition, it is ourintention to acquaint readers with Belgrade’s potentialin regards to the Danube River and also to informthem of current activities, plans and future projects. This is one of the initial contributions to the furtherdevelopment of a great regional ‘Danube family’comprising of the European cities that will help turnthe dreams of the Danube in Belgrade and Serbia intoreality. This is a new inspiration and a new businesspotential which heralds new times.
The future European strategy for the Danube, which is also a macro-regional European strategy,provides a great opportunity for our country.Perhaps this publication will contribute to a morecomprehensive view of the Danube’s potential inBelgrade.
Down the Danube and to the Future
JASNA DIMITRIJEVIĆ,Director of the Tourist Organization of Belgrade
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Discover what ‘the city on two rivers’ offers to visitors
WELCOME TO BELGRADE
The IrresistibleCharm of a Balkan
Belgrade might not be the most beautiful city in the
world, but it is certainly a city where you simply can-
not be bored. Throughout the day, from early morn-
ing to late evening, Belgrade’s visitors can always find some-
thing to amuse themselves. In the streets, restaurants, at a con-
cert or in a theatre, both in the city and on the river, you are
bound to enjoy new experiences and learn new things. You will
meet interesting and interested people who will make sure that
your stay is relaxed and pleasant. You will feel like you’ve met with your old childhood friends.
Belgrade does not try to hide its real face from its visitors.
This is a city that does not conceal its rich and tempestuous
past, and its historic heritage. The city is proud to be called a
charming Balkan metropolis.
Even if you spend only a brief time in Belgrade, you will
quickly realize that this is not a city that is ‘faking it’, trying to
be something that it is not. Belgrade always shows its true face.
You will meet people who live life to the fullest, and who do
not put on a show for tourists. You are going to see Belgrade’s
deep soul, great heart and wonderful hospitality.
When you come to Belgrade, you might feel that you’ve
been here many times before. People are more open than inother cities, they are in high spirits everywhere you go, and
this gives Belgrade the feeling of being a magical city.
Belgrade’s charm is simply irresistible. Many travellers in the
past have been quick to notice how delightful and hospitable
The Serbian capital city is the ultimate entertainment destination
- here you will never be bored
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Belgrade’s citizens were, and this remains true to this day. The
city’s candour and readiness to accept anyone who comes here
will remain the focal point of the Belgrade tourist experience.
Anyone visiting Belgrade shouldn’t stay in just one place -
its many restaurants, café-bars, rafts, and the effervescent Knez
Mihailova and Strahinjića Bana streets will entice you to have a
great time and enjoy. Everything is better when accompanied
by Serbian music, cuisine and šljivovica, Serbian plum brandy
(which you can order in the famous Rakia Bar). You should definitely have a night out at one of the famous
Belgrade raft clubs which have become an icon of the city.
This is where the craziest of parties takes place. If you haven’t
felt the heated atmosphere of the Belgrade raft clubs, this is
one more reason to come to the Serbian capital city.
Belgrade is located on two great rivers – the Danube and
the Sava – surrounded by fertile land, at the natural intersection
of water and land routes. Belgrade has always posed a chal-
lenge for the nations that roamed these areas.
Throughout its history, the city has been targeted by many
conquerors. It has been destroyed and restored close to fifty
times, and consequently contains a large amount of evidence
of the past. The first settlements in what is today’s Belgradedate back to 4,000 B.C.
The old Belgrade fortress is well preserved and here you
can find authentic traces of each of its conquerors. Also,
there is the beautifully designed Kalemegdan Park, several
Metropolis
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ancient gates at the fortress, a clock tower, the old Roman
well, Ružica Church, a Baroque gate, the mediaeval Nebojša
Tower and a monument called ’Victor’ (Pobednik) which has
been built recently.
There is a wonderful view from Belgrade Fortress of the
place where the Sava joins the Danube and this location is con-
sidered ‘an oasis of peace’ where Belgrade citizens relax, ride
bicycles or enjoy wining and dining at one of the many raft res-taurants. This green stretch is also home to the Contemporary
Arts Museum and Friendship Park which was opened in
1961 in honour of the first conference of the Non-Aligned
Movement. Following the conference, every foreign state of-
ficial planted a tree. The last people to plant a tree were the
members of The Rolling Stones in 2007.
A contemporary building that houses the Ušće business
centre was built in 1965 and was one of outstanding political
symbols of the former state. Recently, the building was turned
into the biggest shopping mall in the Balkans.
In terms of places of worship, there is Saint Sava’s Temple
which is the biggest Eastern Orthodox Church and can holdup to 12,000 people.
Both the fortress and the temple are connected by a col-
lection of streets and squares which make up the city’s centre,
namely the pedestrian zone of Knez Mihailova Street, Republic
FACTS & FIGURES
The Belgrade district is made
of two separate natural areas
the Pannonian Plains in the
north and Šumadija in the
south. The average altitude is
117 metres, and the mountains
of Kosmaj 628 metres and
Avala 511 metres are nearby.
The total length of Belgrade’s
river banks is 200 kilometres
and there are 16 river islands
with Ada Ciganlija and Great
War Island being the biggest.
Belgrade’s climate is
moderately continental, with
four distinct seasons. The
average annual temperature is
11.7 degrees.
The winds blowing in Belgrade
are the southeast and easternwinds such as the Košava
which brings dry and sunny
weather. The Košava wind
usually blows during the
autumn and winter months, in
two to three day intervals and
its speed ranges from 25 to 43
kilometres per hour.
There is precipitation 137 days
a year on average in Belgrade,
with 27 days of snow fall. The
heaviest rainfall is in May
and June, and the lightest in
February.
The average atmospheric
pressure in Belgrade is
1,001mb, and the averagerelative humidity is 69.5%.
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Square with the National Theatre and National Museum,
Terazije Plateau and Srpskih Vladara Street, a dynamic place
to do business, trade and live.
If you want to relax and play sports, there is Ada Ciganlija,
one of Belgrade’s favourite hideaways. This is an urban penin-
sula with a man-made lake and a wonderful natural oasis sit-uated only four kilometres from downtown Belgrade. It is al-
so an ideal place for long walks and sporting activities, and, in
summer, it is affectionately called the ‘Belgrade Sea’ because
of the many people visiting its beaches.
When in Belgrade, be sure to visit Zemun. Located near the
western approach to Belgrade, on the banks of the Danube
River, Zemun dates back to the Neolithic period. Its histo-
ry as a town actually started in 1717 when it was ruled by the
Austro-Hungarian Empire. Zemun was a border town, locat-
ed between Turkey and Austria. The oldest building in Zemun
is the fortress, which is mentioned back in the ninth and elev-
enth centuries. In the middle of the fortress is Millennium
Tower, raised by Hungarian rulers in 1896. The view from
here is quite spectacular – you can see the Danube, the
Pannonian Plains and the entirety of Belgrade. The old part
of Zemun brings back memories of good, old, and charm-
ing times. Near Zemun, is Great War Island, with Lido beach
at its very tip.
Today, Belgrade is a dynamic city with abundant cultural
and recreational activities on offer. It has 50 museums, 25 art
galleries, 20 or so theatres, dozens of libraries, several inter-national theatres, film, jazz, children and music festivals, many
state- and privately-owned universities, and over 900 sporting
facilities, parks and hideaways.
If you want to relax or play sports,
pay a visit to Ada Ciganlija, one of
Belgrade’s favourite hideaways situatonly four kilometres from downtown
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The King of all Rivers
DID YOU KNOW
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Tacitus says the Danube originates from thegentle hills of the Abnoba Mountains, runsthrough many countries, and finally its sixbranches join the Black Sea, whilst the seventhone disappears somewhere in swamps. TheAbnoba is actually the Black Forest.
When asked about the precise location of theDanube’s beginning, geography experts havenever seen eye to eye and this remains trueto this day. In Donaueschingen, the Danube
doesn’t run independently, but rather joins theBrigach River, via an underground channel.
According to Herodotus a section of theDanube River, from its origin to the Timok, wascalled Δανουβιος Danouvios, while its uppersection was called Ιστρος Istros.
Danouvios actually means ‘divine river’ orthe ‘river of Zeus’, or the ‘king of all rivers’. Theword Istros means ‘nurturing river’.
The Danube is a personification of the godDios or Zeus in its upper section particularly in
the Central TransDanubia, while the Istros is apersonification of Goddess Hestia, who was theoldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea.
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· The Danube is the longest river in the European Union and
the second longest in Europe, after the Volga.
· The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany from
the much smaller Brigach and Breg rivers, which meet at the
German town of Donaueschingen.
· The Danube is 2,850 kilometres long; it runs through sev-
eral central European capital cities, before it free-flows all
the way into the Black Sea via its delta in Romania and theUkraine.
· The Danube was one of the long-standing borders of the
Roman Empire.
· The Danube runs through ten countries – Germany, Austria,
Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria,
Moldavia and Ukraine.
· Belgrade is situated at the point of 1,170 kilometres of the
Danube’s entire length, and at 0 kilometres (i.e. the very be-
ginning) of the River Sava.
· The river is navigable from March 1st to December 25th.
During the winter months, providing there is no ice, it is
possible to navigate down the Danube, but it is not cost ef-
fective due to shorter days and low water levels.
· The number of foreign tourists coming to Belgrade by riv-
er is growing day by day. So too is the number of European
companies that organize cruises on the Danube all the way
to Belgrade.
·
The Port of Belgrade, located on the river, is an importanttransport, loading, unloading and cargo centre in Central
Europe and is situated on the intersection of the two pan-
European transport corridors (VII and X). On the Sava
River the Port of Belgrade owns a passenger dock with ad-
ditional facilities.
Belgrade is situated at the point of
1,170 kilometres of the Danube’s
entire length
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It is extremely important for every country to become a
respectable congress destination. In addition to the in-
come this industry generates, it also has the effect of sig-
nificantly improving a country’s rating, of developing the con-
ditions for other tourist branches and also attracting foreign
investors.
The well known Sava Centre returned to the international
market of congress services in 2005 when the European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development entrusted the organiza-
tion of the 14th annual banking conference to it.
Let us remember that the Sava Centre had been one of thecentres of world congress activities from 1977, when it was
constructed for the First Conference on European Security
and Cooperation (CSCE), until the 1990s. Summits of the
Non-Aligned Movement, conferences of ministers, congress-
es of numerous international organizations such as UNESCO
and INTERPOL, world congresses’ of science, medicine and
other associations have all been held there.
In its three decades of existence more than eight thousand
domestic and international summits with more than 1.6 million
participants have been held at this venue. However the isola-tion of Serbia in the 1990s almost erased the Sava Centre from
A Slow Return toSerbia and Belgrade arewanting to revisit the glory daysof conferencing, with the aimof again being a significant destination on the map of international conference events
Congress tourism has significant economic potential for Belgrade
BELGRADE – A CONFERENCE CITY
The well known Sava Centre
returned to the international market
of congress services in 2005
THE CONGRESS BUREA
The fact that congress tourism is being recognised as a serious seg
of the economy has been reflected in the recent foundation o
Congress Bureau of Belgrade. This new organisational unit withi
Tourist Organization of Belgrade hopes to facilitate a more signif
openness from Belgrade toward the rest of the world.
“Belgrade is an open city - the city of the future – and it is prepare
worldwide and international decisions to be once again made
congress halls, just as they were in the past,” says the Director o
Tourist Organization of Belgrade, Jasna Dimitrijevic.
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the list of worldwide congress destinations. After 2000 with the initiative of the Sava Centre management
and together with generous aid from the EBRD, the Belgrade
City Assembly and the Finance Ministry, some 400 million
RSD were allocated for the reconstruction of the centre’s in-
frastructure. The result was the Sava Centre becoming one of
the most modern congress premises in Europe, with capabili-
ties for organising summits of several thousands of participants.
Businessmen who come to the Sava Centre are pleasantly sur-
prised not only with the level of summit organisation, but also
with the city of Belgrade itself - its culture, cuisine and the op-
portunities to have a good time.
Outside of work and conferencing responsibilities, guestsalso have the ability to enjoy the unique features of Belgrade
including Kalemegdan Fortress, Skadarlija, a cruise on the
Danube and Sava rivers, as well as one-day visits to Fruska
Gora, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin Fortress, Sremski Karlovci,
Veliko Gradiste and Lepenski Vir.
ld Glory
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This most mystical European river has been inspiringartists and architects for many years
A river that dissolves borders between countries and nationalities
THE DANUBE
The DanubeConnecting People
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In his article entitled The River that Flows from Heaven ,
writer and academic, Dejan Medaković writes the fol-
lowing about the Danube River: “In times laden with
upheaval, migrations and battles, the Danube made European
history in many different ways. It took a long time for the
thought of turning the bloody pages of history that unfolded
on the Danube River and the line of separation between the
peoples that the river formed, into the thought of the Danube
being a river that connects people.”
The Danube is the most secretive river in Europe. Its real
‘place of birth’ is hidden in the rugged terrain of The Black
Forest (Schwarzwald), and so is its ‘meeting point’ with the
Black Sea.
The Danube is not merely a river. It is much more than that.
It is an authentic world of exciting natural beauty, a keeper of
traces of ancient civilizations, the witness of frightening battles
between empires for their predominance in Europe.
This river connects over 80 million people from nine coun-tries who speak dozens of different languages, have diverse re-
ligious backgrounds, and nurture their memories of history,
their art, customs, myths and legends.
The people of the Danube treat the river with reverence
and love. Anybody visiting the river will be bestowed with re-
spect and hospitality. This is most apparent when one takes a
cruise along the Danube River and stops at one of the many
towns.
The concept of the Danube being a ‘river that connects’,
was also expressed in the Council of Europe’s Charter on
Water (Wassercharte) in 1956. The charter says: “Water knows
no frontiers. It is a common asset that requires internation-al cooperation and joint effort in preserving its endangered
life”. In order to live up to this principle, there is no bigger and
more significant task than for the European Union states joint-
ly working on preserving their most important waterway.
Conquerors were often the ones to determine the desti-
ny of the Danube. Understanding that the time of these con-
quests is long gone, united Europe needs to accept the symbol-
ic value discovered by ancient people while admiring the holy
river. Europe views the Danube as its holy river on the basis it
runs right through the centre of the continent. Spiritual bridg-
es that the Danube creates between people could be more du-
rable than the ones built by the people in an effort to connect
the river banks, and overcome the obstacles that prevent them
from being together.
The Danube should be loved as the river of European unity.
Only by jointly caring about it are we going to be free from ar-
rogant self-absorption and ruthless robbing of its strength. We
need to help today’s generations to contribute to the Danube’s
splendour, since its past reveals and offers many reasons for
new creative endeavours. All these layers of culture stretching
across the Danube’s banks create one magnificent Europeancanvas, where individual nuances represent fragments that
make it whole, thus revealing its real purpose.
Acquaint yourself with this mighty river, and remind your-
self of a time which we nostalgically think of being worth re-
membering. The Danube is the past, but also the present and
the future.
It is a timeless river.
The Danube connects over
80 MILLION PEOPLE from nine
different countries. Spiritual bridges
that the Danube creates between
people could be more durable than
the ones built by the people in an
effort to CONNECT THE RIVER banks,
and overcome the obstacles that
prevent them from being together
FACTS & FIGURES
The Danube’s length in Serbia: 588km
Navigability: through entire length
The surface of the river basin: 102,350km2
The widest point: 2.000m at Đerdap Lake
The narrowest point: 147m
Average depth: 317m
The deepest point: 90m it is the deepest river
in Europe
Main affluents: Tisa, Sava, Tamis Morava, Nera,
Timok
Dams: Two
National parks: Two
In Serbia the river runs through: Belgrade, Novi
Sad, Smederevo, Veliko Gradište, Golubac,
Donji Milanovac, Kladovo
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Safeguarding Cultural HeritageThe first public monument in Belgrade was erected in 1848 in what is today’s Karađorđe Park. The monument was erected by Prince
Aleksandar Karađorđević
The Cultural Heritage Preservation Institute has placed a total of 333monuments in Belgrade under protection
CULTURAL MONUMENTS
Princess Ljubica’s Residence
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ABohemian quarter known as Skadarlija is one of the
most famous cultural areas in the Serbian capital. In
accordance with the Law on Monuments of Culture,
the Cultural Heritage Preservation Institute has placed a total
of 333 monuments in Belgrade under protection. The most re-
nowned of these monuments are the Belgrade Fortress, Knez
Mihailova Street, the National Parliament building and Skadarlija.
Of the 333 monuments, nine are designated cultural and historic
areas, 21 are archaeological sites, 29 are cultural monuments and
seven are places of special historic importance.
Cultural heritage is protected by law and as such should not
be damaged or destroyed; appearance, purpose and composi-
tion cannot be altered without special permission. In order for
a monument to be recognised under the auspices of cultural
heritage, it needs to be closely tied to a historic event or a his-
toric person. If an important person lived in a certain building,
if a historical event occurred in that building or the building
is architecturally important, then this classifies it as a culturalmonument. Buildings such as churches, monasteries, privately-
owned houses, schools, libraries, tombs and historic landmarks
are all considered as cultural monuments.
Depending on their importance, they are divided into two
categories - cultural heritage of great importance, and cultural
heritage of exceptional importance.
There are 15 cultural monuments of exceptional impor-
tance. This category includes the likes of Belgrade Fortress,
Prince Miloš’ Residence in Topčider Park, Princess Ljubica’s
Residence, Saborna Crkva (the Orthodox cathedral) and
Knez Mihailova Street. There are 51 cultural monuments of
great importance in Belgrade such as the main railway station
building, the house of Duke Stepa Stepanović, the Doctor’s
Tower, the church cabin in Vranić and the building of the
Belgrade Cooperative.
Hall 1 of Belgrade Fair has been recently been declared
an item of cultural heritage following a proposal made by the
Ministry of Culture and the State Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments. The decision to classify the hall was ac-
tually made by the Serbian Government. There is a plan to al-
so include Halls 2 and 3, as well as to preserve the unique fair
buildings on the right bank of the Sava River.
The need to have an organised approach to the protection
of Belgrade’s monuments arose between the two World Wars,
when the city was developing at a rapid rate and as a result was
jeopardising its cultural heritage. Belgrade’s Cultural Heritage
Preservation Institute was founded on May 27th, 1960. The in-
stitute has a construction department which handles special-
ised construction and artisan work with the aim of preserving
relevant monuments and cultural items.
The need to have an organised
approach to the protection of
Belgrade’s monuments arose
between the two World Wars, when
the city was developing at a rapid rate and as a result was jeopardising
its cultural heritage
Karadjordjev Park Knez Mihailova Street Saborna Crkva
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Today's Belgrade fortress represents a museum of Belgrade's past
THE MONUMENTS
Together with the fortress on the hill abovethe Sava’s confluence with the Danube, antiqueSingidunum was born
Together with the fortress on the hill abovethe Sava’s confluence with the Danube, antiqueSingidunum was born
At the CrossroadsOF HISTORY
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The largest and most beautiful park
in Belgrade, Kalemegdan is also asignificant cultural and historical
complex dominated by Belgrade
fortress above the confluence of the
Sava and the Danube
Nebojsa Tower, the Zoo, classy Kalemegdan Terrace
restaurant, Ruzica Church, the Powder Magazine,
the Observatory, Belgrade’s Victor monument,
Cvijeta Zuzoric Pavilion…here are enough reasons to inflame
the imagination of one to visit Kalemegdan, the oldest part of
Belgrade. And there are no words that can describe the beau-
tiful view of the confluence of the Sava and the Danube at
dusk. Belgrade Fortress on the right bank of the Danube dom-
inates the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers. It was
built between the first and eighteenth century AD as a defen-
sive complex. It represents the oldest known historical core of
Belgrade, where settlements existed back in prehistoric, antique
and medieval times. Today, the fortress is a sort of historical
museum of Belgrade. The complex of Belgrade fortress is di-
vided into the Upper and Lower City and Kalemegdan Park.
Due to its extremely significant strategic position, the fortress
was built in a place that in the late first century AD was a
Roman castrum, a permanent military camp of the fourth le-gion of the emperor Flavius. After its destruction by Goths
and Huns, the fortress was rebuilt in the first decades of the
sixth century AD. Less than a hundred years later, it was de-
stroyed by Avars and Slavs.
Antique Singidunum was built next to the fortress on the
hill above the confluence of the Sava and Danube, and Slavic
Belgrade was built in the same place. The Belgrade Fortress was
often destroyed and rebuilt. Serbian defensive walls stand above
Roman walls, and Turkish and Austrian fortifications were
built above them. In twelfth century AD, Byzantine Emperor
Manuel Comninus built a new castle above the Roman ruins. In
the first decades of the fourteenth century AD this small for-
tress on the hill was expanded to the river banks.
The largest and most beautiful park in Belgrade, Kalemegdan
is also a significant cultural and historical complex dominated
by Belgrade Fortress above the confluence of the Sava and
the Danube. The name Kalemegdan refers only to the plateau
around the fortress and it was turned into a park in the 1880s.
While the fortress was the main military defence of Belgrade,
the plateau was used to provide a good view of the enemy and
to hold it for battle. Thus its name derives from the Turkish
words “Kale” - city i.e. fortress and “Megdan” - field. The
Turks also called it Ficir-Bajir, which means Thinking Hill.
Rearrangement of the park started after the fortress was sur-
rendered to the Serbs in 1867, by the order of Prince Mihailo
Obrenovic. The drafts for the rearrangement of Kalemegdan
were made by first Belgrade urbanist, Emilijan Josimovic, and
trees were planted between 1873 and 1875.
There are two entrances to Kalemegdan Park: one from
Knez Mihailova Street (the entrance to Big Kalemegdan) and
the other from Uzun Mirkova Street (the entrance to Small
Kalemegdan).
FACTS & FIGURES
NEBOJSA TOWER
Nebojsa Tower was built in the fifteenth century
AD. Its reconstruction is currently in progress.
The exterior and interior of the tower still look
authentic, but there is a modern hall in front of
it containing the information centre, cloakroom
and restrooms. A multifunctional space inside
the walls is used for exhibitions, concerts, shows
and performances.
CVIJETA ZUZORIC PAVILION
Built in 1928 with donations from the Friends of Art Society “Cvijeta Zuzoric”, with the concept
of Branislav Nusic and designed by architect
Branislav Kojic. This was the first exhibition
gallery in Belgrade. Various exhibitions,
concerts and other cultural events are held in
the pavilion. Cvijeta Zuzoric 15521648 was
a poet, and a noble and the most beautiful
woman in Dubrovnik.
BELGRADE FORTRESS KEYS
This monument is situated at the locationwhere the Sultan’s edict was read, giving up
the fortress to Prince Mihailo Obrenovic and
the Serbian troops. It was designed by sculptor
Mihailo Paunovic and it was placed there on
the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the
event in 1967.
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Zemun is a place that everyone should
visit and get to know. Everyone should
feel its hot temper, see the elegance of
the past times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
its everyday busyness and the seaport charm of
the Danube banks at Zemun Quay. Numerous
restaurants, with the intoxicating smell of fish
and other specialties ‘spiced’ by the melancholic
sounds of tambourines, simply lure you to stop
by and indulge yourself. This place has an exquisite geostrategic posi-
tion. Since Neolithic times people have taken ad-
vantage of the suitable position near the river
and there they founded a settlement. In the third
century BC the Celtic tribe Scordisci settled in
this region and called it Taurunum. When the
Romans conquered the area of the lower Danube
in the first century AD for the first time and es-
tablished many military camps, they also found-
ed what was to become the centre of the RomanPannonic fleet. The toponym Zemun was intro-
duced with the arrival of the Slavs, who gave
it that name after the dugout houses (Serbian:
zemunica) in which the first inhabitants of the
settlement lived. It is guessed there used to be
a bridge over the Sava River, which connected
Singidunum (Belgrade) and Taurunum and this
bridge was the part of one of the most important
Roman roads, Via Militaris, which connected for-
tresses and settlements along the Danube Limesor the border.
Zemun is remembered in legends as the settle-
ment of fishermen, craftsmen and merchants and
it has retained this ambience today. The old city
centre, Gardos Tower, and the traditional hospi-
tality of its people attract many visitors who enjoy
the national cuisine and intimate atmosphere of
restaurants in Zemun.
Once an independent city, Zemun became a
municipality within the city of Belgrade in 1945.
Where TimeStands StillThe old city centre, Gardos Tower,charming restaurants and the traditional hospitality of its people, attract many visitors to Zemun
The best view of the Danube River and across the Pannonian Plain is fromGardos in Zemun
THE MONUMENTS
ZEMUN FORTRESS
The fortress represents the oldest buildin
in Zemun, dating back to the ninth
and eleventh centuries. It was built by
Hungarian authorities in 1896 and was
reconstructed in 1962.
HOUSE WITH SUNGLASS
Was built in the beginning of the nineteecentury in a classic style with baroque
elements.
KARAMATA FAMILY HOUSE
Built in 1764 for the wealthy merchant
Kuzman Jovanovic, and in 1772 was bough
by Dimitrije Karamata, whose descendents
still live there today. The interior contains
stylish furniture dating from the 18th and
19th centuries.
ICKO’S HOUSEWas built in 1793 for Petar Icko in a style
that is a transition from baroque towards
classicism.
SPIRTA’S HOUSE
A rare example of a residential building
dating from 18551856. It was constructe
for the Cincar Spirta family. Today, this
building houses the Zemun Home Museu
founded in 1955.
WHAT TO SEE
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The archaeological base of Vincan culture is located
not far from the Belgrade suburb of Vinca. The site
is located in a 10.5 metre deep cultural layer and oc-
cupies an area of 10 hectares. During excavations, which were
started in 1908 by Miloje Vasic, a professor at the University
of Belgrade, many houses were discovered – dugouts with the
remains of objects from prehistoric man. Houses in the settle-
ment were built in lines, always orientated in the same direc-
tion, with passages and streets between them. Thus, Vinca is
considered to be the first urban core of Europe. One needs
only a little imagination to get a picture of life in this Neolithic
metropolis on the shores of the Danube.
Each of the deposited layers marks a specific chapter of
life in Vinca (from the period between around 4500 and 3200
BC), and holds real treasures consisting of a diversity of arti-
facts. Tools and weapons made of bone and stone, kitchenware
for everyday use, richly decorated ritual vases, a large numberof remarkably styled anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figu-
rines, jewellery made of rare and precious materials and numer-
ous other objects and pieces of art made in Vinca itself or ac-
quired from distant places (middle Europe, lower Podunavlje or
from the Mediterranean) have all been found here. Today, these
objects are on display at the National Museum in Belgrade,
Belgrade City Museum and the Vincan collection at the Faculty
of Philosophy in Belgrade. Around 4000 BC, the Vincan cul-
ture encompassed a territory larger than the territory of any
other Neolithic culture in Europe. Some settlements of Vincanculture were not only larger and more populated than all other
Neolithic settlements from that period, but were also larger and
more populated than the first cities that emerged much later in
Mesopotamia, Aegea and Egypt. The Vincan culture was at the
peak of its development until 3800 BC, with the appearance of
communities that developed new economic and social relations,
based on cattle breeding and copper and gold processing.
The first urban core of EuropeDiscover what life was like in a Neolithic metropolis
THE MONUMENTS
TOURS
A tour of the Vinca archaeological site is
organized every Saturday by the Belgrade
Tourist Agency. The tour departs at 11:00 in
front of the Belgrade City Assembly 6 Nikola
Pasic Square. Individual visits are also possible
on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and
19:00. At the site you will be met by a guide who
will inform you of all the important facts related
to the site history.
The pre-historic locality of Belo Brdo (White Hill), located on the shores of the
Danube, represents a world famous archaeological site with the remains of alarge Neolithic settlement
Archaeological remains whichbear witness to the creation, rise
and disappearance of the Neolithic
Vincan culture are stored in the
National Museum as artifacts of
early European civilization
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Outside the city of Golubac is a medieval fortress - a
cultural monument of special importance. It is locat-
ed in the Djerdap National Park, on the right shore
of the Danube, four kilometres downstream from today’s mod-
ern settlement of Golubac. The fortress is perched high on a
cliff at the entrance of the Djerdap canyon, where the river nar-
rows. It was constructed in a fan-like fashion and consists of
three compounds: rear, forward and upper city (including the
citadel), and encompasses 10 towers and two large portcullis-es. The staircases and interior flooring of the fortress towers are
made of timber, whilst the steps leading to them and the exteri-
or wall structure is made of stone. In front of the fortress, the
forward wall doubles as the outer wall of a moat, it is connected
to the Danube and was most likely filled with water. The fortress
is connected to the Babakai Rock (which still protrudes from the
Danube) by a heavy chain. Thus, the fortress had full control
of both land and water transport through the Djerdap canyon.
A civilian settlement, witnessed today by only partially explored
buildings, was located outside the fortress.
Golubac is mentioned for the first time in Hungarian man-
uscripts dating back to 1335. It is unknown when and who
built the fortress, however its base, the Upper City, was built
by a Serbian Orthodox nobleman, which accounts for the
Orthodox chapel within the fourth tower. It is thought the city
was later expanded (with rear and forward compounds) during
Serbian or Hungarian rule, although it is also entirely possible
that the entire city was initially built to its present size. The last
phase of construction was carried out by Ottoman Turks, who
fortified the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth towers and add-
ed a low (tenth) artillery tower at the extension of the outside
wall. This final tower controlled the Danube and protected the
longboat pier located beside it. After the First World War, aroad was cut through the rock the fortress sits on, also passing
through the fortress by way of both of its portcullises.
Many people visit Golubac today, partly due to the fact that
a main road passes through and also because it is located near
Lepenski Vir - joining these two localities into a common tour-
ism area. The municipality of Golubac invests major efforts in-
to the promotion of Golubac fortress as a significant monu-
ment on both the tourist map of Serbia in addition to that of
the rest of Europe.
The City
o Ten Towers
This settlement is first mentioned in Hungarian
manuscripts dating back to 1335
Golubac - the pearl of medieval architecture
THE MONUMENTS
The fortress is connected to the Babakai
Rock which still protrudes from the Danube
by a heavy chain. Thus, the fortress had full
control of both land and water transport
through the Djerdap canyon.
GUARDIAN OF THE DANUBE
The Upper City was built by a
Serbian Orthodox nobleman which
accounts for the Orthodox chapel within the fourth tower
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A River of Opportunity
THE DANUBE CONFERENCE
Following Romania and Bulgaria’s accession in 2007, the Danube
has become an ‘internal’ water transport route running through the
European Union. It creates a direct link from the North Sea to the
Black Sea. The Danube Region is economically, environmentally and cultural-
ly a heterogeneous zone.
ŽELJKO OŽEGOVIĆ,
Belgrade City
Council Member
THE GATE TO EUROPEThe Danube, as a large international river, holds
huge importance not only for Belgrade, but alsofor Serbia. It is our gate to Europe. The Danube’s
significance is multifaceted in the economic,
transport and tourist sense of the word. Also, the
Danube is becoming more important in the context
of European integration. A year ago a strategy
encompassing the TransDanubian countries was
created and it includes Serbia, which of course is
very important for us. I am preparing to travel to
Constanza with Minister Božidar Đelić to attend
the final conference. The European Union also
considers this project important, as it wants to see
the TransDanubian countries being more closely
connected. The Danube is a natural treasure, and as
such, is significant for Belgrade. I would especially
like to mention its great potential in terms of cargo
transport. This requires appropriate infrastructure
to be built on the Danube, as the Serbian capital
city is at an important intersection. Also, tourism
on the Danube is gaining momentum and unlike
in the past, we now have between 500 and 600
ships full of foreign tourists docking in Belgrade.We also need to improve that service too, i.e. to
build infrastructure that foreign tourists need.
The Danube carries enormous development
potential both for Serbia and Belgrade. Europe has
recognized this, and we need to follow suit.
DANIELA SCHILY,
GTZ Project Director, Regional
Project or the Development o the
Danube Competence Center
A POSITIVE ENERGYThe Danube is a river that connects regions, cities
and nations. Via the Danube, Belgrade becomes partof a European story and stands shoulder to shoulder
with other European cities. The Danube provides
an excellent competitive advantage and can help
the city’s development in many ways. In regards
to tourism, the Danube is incredibly popular in the
Western European countries and year-on-year more
tourists are focusing on this destination. Belgrade
has a unique and positive energy, it offers a mix of
the East and West, of modern and historical. The
possibilities for developing tourism here are limitless.
We have the potential and with a relatively modest
investment the benefits could be huge. There is an
excellent basis for regional cooperation in many
fields – economic, business, transport, environmental
and cultural. One of the best examples of regional
cooperation is the establishment of the Danube
Competence Centre (DCC). The goal of this association
is to act as a bridge between tourist organizations
and experts in the central and lower Trans-Danubian
region, and to improve the region’s tourism offering
through mutual activities. The association also aimsto improve accommodation and other standards.
Better tourism infrastructure will certainly draw in
more tourists which will result in increased economic
activity, creating more jobs and contributing to
Serbia’s overall economic and cultural development.
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Belgrade is a metropolis that is continually expanding,
both by population and area. By March next year,
the Belgrade Urban Planning Institute will have de-
vised its master regulation plans for the entire Belgrade re-
gion - a total of 55,000 hectares. This will be of assistance to
future investors as it will help clarify what they can build and
where. We are talking with urban planning expert and archi-
tect, Žaklina Gligorijević. Ms. Gligorijević has obtained mas-
ters degrees from both Belgrade and Cambridge universities,
and her professional experience spans over 20 years of urban
development. She is currently the Director of The Belgrade
Urban Planning Institute and is the designer of architectural
and urban planning projects both in Serbia and Montenegro,
as well as the author of several strategic studies and interna-
tional projects implemented in Serbia, Cyprus, Ireland, the
US and Romania.
· From an urban planning point of view, is Belgrade a
chaotic city?
- Some parts of Belgrade are built in line with the relevant
urban plans, and are, style and form-wise, quite diverse. The
justifiable feeling of the city being ‘chaotic’ is a result of illegal
construction activities being carried out across the metropoli-
tan area. It also stems from insufficient and incoherent imple-
mentation of urban plans particularly in the case of streets and
infrastructure, which are crucial to the city looking ‘tidy’, and
also the problem of various building complexes that really do
not belong in the downtown Belgrade area any longer.
· The Ministry of Environmental Protection gave the
Belgrade Urban Planning Institute a deadline of
March to draw up the master regulation plans for the
entire metropolitan area of Belgrade. How beneficial
are these plans going to be for future investors?
- The plans will provide a simplified procedure for obtain-
ing information about building opportunities in certain city
blocks and will also shorten the timeline for obtaining a loca-tion permit.
· What regional cities have you cooperated with?
- We have extensive cooperation with Vienna in almost all
areas, as well as with Turin, Athens and Sofia via scientific and
specialised projects. We also cooperate with Zagreb through the
Association of Belgrade Architects and with Tirana via interna-
The Diversity
of Belgrade“The Study on Building Height will envisage the construction
of high-rise buildings on Belgrade’s shores, providing that all
the necessary prerequisites have been met.”
Žaklina Gligorijević, Director of the Belgrade Urban Planning Institute
INTERVIEW
The justifiable feeling of the city
being ‘chaotic’ is a result of illegal
construction activities being carried
out across the metropolitan area
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tional projects. We cooperate with other re-
gions too, and have managed to obtain pro-
fessional support from Barcelona, Rotterdam,
Amsterdam and Dublin.
· You are the director of the ‘Danube
in the Future’ project. Could you tell
us more about this undertaking?
- I am not actually the project director,
but rather the interested director of the
Belgrade Urban Planning Institute who is
a keen observer of what is happening on
the Danube. In particular I am interested in
our city’s status in the European ‘Danube
Strategy’, in the special purpose spatial plan
for Corridor 7, which is pending and every
single plan that involves the Danube, regard-
less of who devises it.
· The way Novi Beograd should look
has still not been clearly profiled. Is Belgrade going
to be a high-level business city, and will its current
construction identity and context be considered?
- The urban guidelines of Novi Beograd are regulated by plans
that are almost sixty years old. During this period, blocks in this
part of the city have been further developed and there is a pend-
ing study on the possibility of construction outside the parame-
ters of the ‘master plan’ which includes business or ‘city’ towers.
· When is the ‘Study on Building Height’, which pre-
cisely defines the locations for skyscrapers just like
in Vienna, Dublin or Barcelona, going to be complet-
ed? One of options is to build skyscrapers beside the
rivers just like in London, Paris and New York. This
has been contested by certain experts. What is your
opinion?
- The study is supposed to be completed by September this
year. There have been professional discussions about it, and we
have respectable consultants from European cities engaged onthe project. However, it remains to be seen whether there will
be construction near the rivers. In Paris, you won’t see any sky-
scrapers built along the banks of the river Seine. I don’t think
that we should use London or New York as reference points.
The total length of the rivers in Belgrade is 100 kilometres,
while the river banks are twice as long. Certain banks enjoy the
status of protected natural landmarks, while some are consid-
ered traditional Belgrade areas. The ‘Study on Building Height’,
which is currently being written, will envisage the construction
of high-rise buildings on Belgrade’s shores, providing that all
the necessary prerequisites have been met.
· There seems to be a trend in certain parts of the world
such as Moscow, Tokyo, Dubai and Buenos Aires, to
construct unusually tall buildings - a race to build the
tallest building in the world. How many buildings are
there in Belgrade that are over 100 metres tall?- I wouldn’t put Belgrade in the group of cities you’ve just
mentioned, however, we do have tall buildings that were built
back in the 1970s and 1980s. Our buildings over 100 metres tall
are Ušće, the Genex Towers and Beograđanka.
THE RIVERS AND RIVER BANKS
Belgrade city authorities devised a pro
gramme regarding the marinas, docks, rafts
and restaurants located on the Danube andSava Rivers several years ago. The transfer of
the jurisdiction of the rivers and river banks
is currently being carried out in line with the
‘Law on the Capital City’. In addition to this,
the official plan is also being prepared, as well
as several comprehensive regulation plans.
A potential development concept for Ada Huj
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Situated on the Sava River, in close proximity to the
Danube delta, and only four kilometres from down-
town Belgrade, is the Ada Ciganlija peninsula whichlong ago was an island. Surrounded by dense deciduous forest,
with many glades and meadows, Ada has become the biggest,
most beautiful and most frequented beach and leisure destina-
tion in Belgrade. Some say that its name came from the Celtic
words Singa (island) and Lia (submerged ground) which at a lat-
er stage became Ciganlija. Ada is a rare natural treasure and was
admired even back in the times of Karađorđe and Duke Miloš
Obrenović. In 1821 the peninsula was declared a state-protect-
ed natural resource, which it remains to this day.
The upstream and downstream barriers on the Sava River
estuary were built in 1967, resulting in Belgrade acquiring itsone-of-a-kind lake - 4.2 kilometres long, with an average width
of 200 metres and depths ranging from four to six metres.
The overall surface area of Ada Ciganlija, together with Ada
Međica and the ‘aquatorium’, is 800 hectares. During the sum-
mer season up to 300,000 people per day come here to relax.
Undoubtedly, Ada Ciganlija is one of the major environmen-
tal features of Belgrade due to a favourable combination of wa-
ter surfaces and forests. Ada has a very unusual and specific mi-
cro-climate with an increased air humidity and a lower than av-
erage summer temperature compared to other parts of the city. The main vegetation here is oak and elm. In the mid-twenti-
Belgrade’s SeaIn addition to boasting the longest beach in Belgrade, Ada Ciganlija is also home to the
biggest sports centre in the city. Tucked away in lush vegetation and criss-crossed by
bicycle and pedestrian tracks, this popular leisure destination offers numerous cafe-bars,
clubs and restaurants
The most popular recreation spot in the capital
ADA CIGANLIJA
Ada is one of few city locations where
you can still spot deer or hare
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eth century, many American poplars and green ash were also
planted here. There is abundant wildlife with many species of
birds such as the endangered pygmy cormorant, wild ducks and
seagulls, as well as pheasants and quails. Ada is one of rare city
locations where you can still spot deer or hare. The beach area
around Savsko Lake has been completely modified and boasts
excellent infrastructure; it is one of the longest and most beau-
tiful artificial lake beaches in Europe. The water here is warmer
and cleaner than in the rivers, and the lake is ideal for mass rec-
reational activities. Bearing in mind its location, the water qual-
ity, infrastructure and length, the lake is suitable for various wa-
ter-sport competitions including swimming, rowing, water po-
lo, diving and windsurfing. Savsko Lake has been the venue for
many international and domestic sporting competitions.
Ada Ciganlija has over 50 different open-air sporting grounds
including a golf course and a cable water-skiing facility. There are
also football, tennis, handball, volleyball and basketball grounds,
as well areas for baseball, rugby and grass hockey. In addition,
Ada offers beach-volley and aqua-soccer terrains, and other ac-
tivities like bungee jumping, rock climbing and paintball. If fish-
ing is more to your liking, Ada even has a safari lake.
ENTERTAINMENT
Ada Ciganlija is the cultural and entertain
ment hub of Belgrade, especially during the
summer months. Many events are held here in
volving famous writers, actors, singers, culture
clubs, choruses, orchestras and amateur artists.
In addition to this, there are many shops, picnicspots, a bowling area, a minigolf course, horse
drawn carriages, a tour train, pedal boats, and
an ecofriendly boat that uses electricity to sail.
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W ant to completely relax in the countryside and es-
cape from the noise and traffic jams of the city?
Well look no further than just outside the Serbian
capital. Only 12 kilometres from the centre of Belgrade, you
can find yourself lying on a sandy beach under the shade of
poplar trees. Bela Stena (White Rock) is a river-island located
on the right bank of the Danube River. Refresh yourself in the
waters of the Danube, and then in peaceful surroundings, sam-
ple a tasty catfish meal in one of the six restaurants.
The chefs here make an extraordinary fish stew. While
you dine, Danube fishermen will amuse you with their fish-
ing tales, or you can just sit back and relax to the sounds of
soothing guitar music.
There are many weekend houses on Bela Stena - mostly inthe form of old pile dwellings. People usually come here dur-
ing the weekend. They sit and relax in the shade of the poplar
trees, drinking their coffee or beer and prepare mouth-watering
fish barbecues. Swimmers of all ages, from seven to seventy-
seven, refresh themselves in the river. In the distance one can
see Novi Beograd’s skyscrapers, while half a kilometre away
freight ships quietly float along the river. There is no loud mu-
sic, or any unpleasant noise for that matter. Here you will find
an almost perfect silence, occasionally interrupted by birdsong.
In the past up to 20,000 people used come here for a swim -mostly on weekends - now they average only 6,000 or 7,000.
Bela Stena is nine kilometres long and belongs to the
municipality of Pančevo. It is used by the Vojvodinašume
Company for growing commercial poplar trees. Some twenty
years ago this was where many companies had their retreats.
Most of the weekend houses are located on the tip of the is-
land, near the Danube.
Robinson Crusoe
on Belgrade’s Outskirts
Make the trip and enjoy the tastiest fish stew ever
BELA STENA (WHITE ROCK)
HOW TO GET TO BELA STENA
In summer, there are organized boat trips
to Bela Stena from Višnjica, Pančevo and the
Čapljin weekend retreat, which is situated on
the left bank of the river Danube. You can reachČapljin via a small ruraltype road, after taking
the right exit on the BelgradePančevo highway,
near the overpass.
While you dine, Danube fishermen will
amuse you with their fishing tales, or
you can just sit back and relax to the
sounds of soothing guitar music
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W
hat makes Ada Međica so charming is the imagi-
nation, resourcefulness and sense of humour of
its local fishermen. Although being very practical
in their day to day lives, they are sometimes quite artistic too.
The contemporary history of Ada Međica could be likened
to that of a great ship docked at the entrance to Belgrade. It
begins in the late 1960s, when a residential quarter called Novi
Beograd (New Belgrade) was built. A group of enthusiasts de-
cided to drain the swamps of Ada Međica and make Ada ‘a
socially useful area’. In the mid-1970s, ‘The Movement for
Preservation of Ada’ gained momentum with many environ-
mental associations, based near the Sava and the Danube, join-
ing it. The movement’s headquarters are affectionately known
as ’The Club’, and in addition to the administrative office, you will also find a well-stocked shop, a restaurant and a bulletin
board containing a lot of useful information.
The inn known as ’Špic’ (The Point) plays an important role
the daily life of Ada. In addition to the meals on offer, its kind
host, the popular Neša, makes it possible for people coming here
to test their culinary skills. Also, the inn has a built-in hearth
where you can make your own Ada Međica stew or barbecue.
Ada Međica has quite a unique architectural style with pile
houses, rafts, paths and hearths. All facilities are made of light
materials and are built to sustain the heavy floods which occur
when the water level of the Sava River rises after heavy rains.
Of course, there are also many imaginative rafts here of differ-
ing colours and shapes.
Footpaths play an important role on Ada. The main foot-path forms a circuit around the central island area. It is located
along the river banks, in the direction of Ada Ciganlija. There
are also several adjacent footpaths that link pile houses and
rafts to the main path. In addition to these paths made of sol-
id construction materials, there are several smaller dirt roads,
made by pile and raft house owners.
Ada has a slightly milder climate to that of Novi Beograd.
Dense greenery, cultivated beaches, hidden places amidst ’the
jungle’, the wind roses, and places where the sun never sets
make it possible for visitors to choose a climate that appeals.
The flora and fauna on Ada Međica is a mixture of typicalriver-island and urban-habitat varieties. Here you will find thick
shrubbery, willows, ferns, different kinds of mushrooms, deco-
rative garden plants, coniferous trees and flowers.
The fauna is also a peculiar mix. Animals here employ inter-
esting ways via water and air to get to their dwellings. The is-
land is home to both wild and domestic animals.
A Great Ship
Docked atBelgrade’s GatesThis location has quite a unique architectural style with many pile houses, rafts, paths and hearths
Where the sun never sets
ADA MEĐICA
THE ADA MEĐICA FLEET
Ada Međica has its own transportation thatis as timely as ‘Swiss Rail’. Vesa, one of the cap
tains of the Ada Međica fleet, is a walking en
cyclopaedia of the island’s history. He knows
every single pile house resident and raft own
er, every nook and cranny and the best fishing
spots on the island.
The inn has a built-in hearth where
you can make your own Ada Međicastew or barbecue
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V eliko Ratno Ostrvo is located at the delta of the SavaRiver, near Zemun, and Lido Beach is located at its
very tip. The island covers an area of just over two
square kilometres and is considered a state protected area. It
is a small, isolated world full of lush vegetation, birds and in-
sects. In other words, this is an intact jungle at the very heart
of the capital city.
Veliko Ratno Ostrvo has always been an important mili-
tary and strategic point, often targeted by various armies and
it was the place where Belgrade’s defence line began. Today it
is home to many country houses and gardens owned by ardent
nature lovers.
It is quite interesting to see the wonderfully decorated pile
houses, which look like they belong to a children’s fairy tale. It
almost seems as though their owners decorated these houses
to resemble their favourite childhood toys. Here, people relax
in their tiny yards, preparing salads, cooking lunch, surrounded
by pots and pans. They nod as you pass by.
As a habitat for rare and endangered bird species, the is-
land is also perfect for bird watchers. Once you get deeper into
the island, you feel the air becoming very sticky, almost tropi-
cal. The shrubbery starts resembling that of a jungle, the foot-
paths look like green tunnels with huge trees fighting for sun-
light, fully covered in lianas.
In this protected area, there are three distinct zones – the
environmental protection zone (which has the status of a spe-
cial nature reserve and covers the area near the river bank), the
recreational zone (located in the interior of the island) and the
tourism zone where Lido Beach is. There are plans to extendthe latter zone.
You can access the island only by water. During the summer
season there is a pontoon bridge that starts at the Zemun pier.
Belgrade’s Wild OasisDespite being so close to the city, this island boasts a well preserved environment and ishome to many rare species of birds. There is also the beautiful beach known as the Lido
A haven of unspoiled nature
VELIKO RATNO OSTRVO AND THE LIDO
The Lido most probably got its name
from a beach near Venice as it is
similarly long and sandy
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Ada Huja is a coastal area located only four kilome-
tres from downtown Belgrade, downstream from the
Pančevo Bridge. The area stretches from the bridge
to the village of Višnjica. On one side there is the Danube
River, and on the other is Višnjička Street. According to the
new Belgrade master plan, Ada Huja will finally get the status
it deserves based on its outstanding natural beauty. This is a fu-
ture environmental zone where catering, retail and sports facil-ities are going to be built. A lovely quay and a well lit pedestri-
an path with benches where you can sit and rest, as well as chil-
dren’s entertainment facilities, draw many people to this area.
Also, a section of the quay has been transformed into a dock.
Ada Huja has the biggest go-cart track in the Balkans
with beach volleyball grounds nearby. Municipal authorities
have also built three tennis courts – two clay courts and one
made of concrete.
A Future Environmental Zone Ada Huja has the biggest go-cart track in the Balkans. Nearby there is also a beachvolleyball court and three tennis courts
The perfect place for hedonists and sports lovers
HEAVEN FOR GO-CART LOVERS
AdaKart was opened in August 2004. Since
then it has hosted many Serbian and Montenegrin
gokart championships. There are also regular
training and recreational driving sessions held
here. Regardless of whether you are a compet
itor, a recreational driver or simply a fan of car
racing, Ada Huja is a real racing heaven.
ADA HUJA
A lovely quay and a well lit
pedestrian path with benches where
you can sit and rest draw many
people to this area
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Belgrade has the reputation of a non-stop night life
with many clubs open from dusk to dawn. Some of the most recognisable clubs are located on the rafts,
known as splavs, along the banks of rivers Sava and Danube.
People from the former Yugoslav republics who come
here for fun weekends say that Belgrade has a friendly atmos-
phere, great clubs and bars, cheap drinks, there are no lan-
guage barriers and the law is not that strict when it comes to
night life.
RAFT CLUBS
The rafts are Belgrade’s trade-mark and one of the main rea-
sons why the city is called the ‘Balkan epicentre of fun’. They
offer entertainment throughout the night, and a vast range
of different music styles including Serbian pop, rock and roll,
techno, folk etc. The rafts are mainly located on the Danube
River near the Hotel Jugoslavija, on the banks of the river Sava
(between the bridges), and on Ada Ciganlija.
Hot Rhythms from DDiscovering Serbia’s capital city as an entertainment centre
RAFT CLUBS, RESTAURANTS, DISCO CLUBS...
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Our recommendations:
Raft club ‘Amsterdam’
Located on Zemun Quay, on the Danube River, near Hotel
Jugoslavija. There is music here every night - mostly rhythm
and blues and pop, with frequent live shows. The drinks cost
more than usual but the food here is great. This is a good place
for all generations. During the day, Amsterdam transforms it-
self into a restaurant and an outdoor café bar, while, at night it
turns into a club. Tel: 011 319 4971
Raft club ‘Hua Hua’
Situated on Ada Ciganlija, on the Sava River, this raft club fea-
tures live music, mostly folk. The prices of drinks are above av-
erage. It is suitable for all ages. Reservations are required. Tel:
063 239 373
Raft club ‘Acapulco’
This raft club is located near Hotel Jugoslavija. It has excel-
lent live music, a mixture of folk, pop and music from the
former Yugoslav republics. Prices here are above the average
in Belgrade. All generations are welcome. This is both a restau-
rant and a club, which is also open during the winter months.
Tel: 063 778 4760
Raft club ‘Amfora’
Located on Zemun Quay near Hotel Jugoslavija, the music
here is mostly pop and prices here are higher than the average
in Belgrade. The raft is open to all ages. This is a café bar anda perfect place for relaxing. Tel: 011 269 9789
Raft club ‘Blaywatch’
Located on the Danube near Hotel Jugoslavia, the music here
includes dance, r’n’b, commercial music, and the occasional
pop concert. Prices are above average. A good club for the
younger generation. Tel: 011 319 1228
sk to DawnRightly so, Belgrade is known for its
fabulous night life. Unlike other European
cities, Belgrade never sleeps, and every
generation of every lifestyle and income
can find something to do for fun at night
out in Belgrade
Raft club ’Ambis’
Located on the right bank of the Sava River, near
Belgrade Fair. Music includes hip-hop, r’n’b, pop, house,
live music, and occasionally folk music. Prices here are
above the average in Belgrade. Mostly for younger peo-
ple. This is a club and a party venue and is open only dur-
ing the summer. Tel: 065 311 2233
Raft club ’Bibis’
Located on the right bank of the Danube River this raft
features mostly r’n’b, dance and pop music. Prices are high-
er than average. It is suitable for all ages. This is a café bar,
ideal for going out during day or night. Tel: 011 319 2150
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Raft club ‘Fashion Café’
Found near the 25 Maj Sports Centre, the music here is mostly
dance, house and techno. Average prices. A great café bar for
the younger generation.
Raft club ‘Lucas’
This is one of the clubs that has reached cult status. It is locat-
ed between Ušće and the Branko Bridge in Novi Beograd. It
only has folk music and prices are above average.
CAFÉ BARS AND CLUBS IN BELGRADENight life in Belgrade begins at 10 pm, and sometimes even
later. If you looking for a place to ‘warm up’ for the exciting
night ahead, or just relax and have a cup of coffee with your
friends somewhere quiet, we recommend you visit some of
the café bars. There are fancy bars in so-called Silicon Valley (Strahinjića Bana Street) in Dorćol, outdoor bars in Obilićev
Venac and quiet bars in Njegoševa Street in Vračar.
Our recommendations:
Underground
Located below Kalemegdan Park and open all year round.
Famous DJs regularly perform here. Tel: 011 3282524
Akademija
In the late 1980s this was one of the top five clubs in Europe.
Today, many renowned local and international DJs play here.
This is also a small concert venue.
Tel: 011 2627846
Bitef Art Café
Located in an old Evangelical church, the music here
is a mixture of live music, mostly rock, soul and funk. On
Fridays and Saturdays, DJs play 1980s and 1990s music,
with some of the best Belgrade club bands also playing
here like Makao, Loco or the resident band of the Bitef Art Café. Tel: 011 3220608
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Club ‘Cvijeta’
The Cvijeta Lounge Club is open every day except Sunday.
Music here is techno and house with many alternative DJs also
performing. Tel: 011 2622355
Club ‘Barutana’
Located at the foot of Kalemegdan Fortress, this is an out-door club. Many famous DJs have played here including Gilles
Peterson, Cold Cut, Silicone Sole, Dino Psaras, Tiga, and Mr. C.
The club is also used for theatre plays. Tel: 011 3220127
Tramvaj
This pub is located near the Vuk Monument. Live music in-
cludes blues, jazz and rock. Tel: 011 3408269
Plato Pub
Located in a building that houses the Faculty of Philosophy,
during the day it is a café bar and at night it becomes a jazz club
with live music. Tel: 011 635010
Que Pasa
Que Pasa is a large pub known for its great tequila parties.
Tel: 011 3284764
RESTAURANTS
Just like any other cultural elements, Serbian cuisine is influ-
enced by the many different nations and cultures that have lived
in or passed through the country. Serbian cuisine is a mixtureof Mediterranean, Oriental and Central European cuisines.
Our recommendations:
Cosy Belgrade
Located in the renowned Eurocentre Gallery in Makedonska
Street, and decorated in Pop Art style.
Restaurant ‘Moon’ Belgrade
A great place to enjoy traditional Japanese meals, especially su-
shi. Located at 30 Makedonska Street, Belgrade.
Chez Tristan Belgrade
One of the best health food restaurants in Belgrade. Located
at 34 Skadarska Street.
Restaurant ‘27’
A restaurant with a menu that resembles a collection of con-
temporary poetry. Located at 27 Istarska Street.
Restaurant ‘Zaplet’
This restaurant has an extensive wine list - probably the best in
Belgrade. Located at 2 Kajmakčalanska Street.
Restaurant ‘Opera’
Offering a wonderful outdoor dining area, this restaurant serves
international dishes and is located at 30 Obilićev Venac.
Restaurant ‘Ribnjak’
Located on the left bank of the Danube River, upstream from
Pančevo Bridge. This restaurant has a parking lot and a docking
area for boats and yachts up to 25 metres in length.
Little Bay
This restaurant is part of the famous British chain and
is located at 9a Dositejeva Street.
Restaurant ’Dačo’
The number-one national cuisine restaurant in Belgrade
can be found at 49 Patris Lumumba Street.
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A Unique NautThe best view is from the river
CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER DANUBE
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cal Experience
You simply must experience the Danube in Belgrade.New sights, new sounds, and great entertainmentin beautiful surroundings offer an irresistible invitation
to anybody with an adventurous spirit
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Get to know this mighty river. The Danube will re-
mind of you of the past times that we often refer
to as worth remembering. The Danube is history
in itself, but also the present and the future. This is a timeless
river. Dive in and open yourself to the beauty of the Danube
in Belgrade.
Belgrade is one of the few cities that lie on two rivers. It
is embraced by the Danube and the Sava, which meet under-
neath Kalemegdan Fortress and then circle one of the biggest
parks in Belgrade – Friendship Park. If you cruise down the
river in the direction of Zemun, you will see Great War Island
which covers an area of 174 hectares and has an extraordinary
position. This island is the perfect location to actually expe-
rience the Danube. It is a green oasis and a bird reserve, and
at its very tip it has a wonderful sandy beach called the Lido,
which is frequented by many citizens from both Zemun and
Belgrade.
If you go further downstream, you will see the medie- val fortress known as Gardoš which shines like an old silver
button on an aristocrat’s vest. In Zemun, you can truly feel
the past and present by roaming through one of its many al-
leys, all the way down to the Danube Quay. And here, on the
Danube shores, the scenery is reminiscent of early last centu-
ry with fishermen smoking cigarettes made of strong tobac-
co, and with small colourful boats anchored at the shore…it
Cruising down the Danube River
is one of the best and fastest ways
to get to know Belgrade
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CRUISING ON THE SIRONA
From April to October, day and night, you can cruise on the
luxury boat Sirona and experience the two European rivers that
run through Belgrade – the Danube and the Sava. You can al-
so cruise all the way to White Rock (Bela Stena) twice a week,
a favourite picnic spot for many city dwellers. Four days a week
at 19:30 and 22:00, you can enjoy night cruises, with music and
dinner, while on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays you can sail
on the Sirona from 23:00 to 01:00.
CRUISING ON THE TURTLE SHIP (BROD KORNJAČA)Regular departures run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays at 18:30, 20:00, 20:30, and 22:00. On Saturdays and
Sundays there are additional departures at 10:00 and 11:30.
The minimum number of passengers is five.
There is a tour that lasts one and a half hours and the boat
takes you along the following route: the dock – the old centre of
Belgrade – the bridges on the river Sava and back – Zemun wharf
– Zemun – Dorćol – Kalemegdan –
the Sava’s estuary on the Danube – and
then finally back to the dock.
There is also a two hour tour which
takes the following route: the dock
– the old centre of Belgrade – the
bridges on the Sava River - Ada
Međica (Novi Beograd, Blocks 70 and
45) and back – cruising around Great
War Island – Lido – Gardoš – Zemun
wharf – Dorćol – Kalemegdan - the
Sava’s estuary on the Danube – then
returning to the dock.
The three hour tour takes in the fol-lowing: the dock – the old centre of
Belgrade – the bridges on the Sava
River - Ada Međica (Novi Beograd,
Blocks 70 and 45) and back – cruis-
ing around Great War Island – Lido –
Gardoš – Zemun wharf – Ada Huja
(the Pančevo Bridge) – Dorćol – Kalemegdan – the Sava’s es-
tuary on the Danube – then returning to the dock. The mini-
mum number of passengers is twenty five.
THE BELGRADE CRUISE:
DORĆOL – ADA MEĐICA – DORĆOL
The itinerary of this cruise is: Dorćol (SRPC “Milan Gale
Muškatirović”) - Ada Međica - Dorćol. This cruise takes place
every day at 18:30 and 20:20. From June 20th night cruises will
also be available. The cruise lasts for an hour and a half and it
takes in 16 kilometres of river.
FROM BELGRADE TO NOVI BEČEJ
AND THE ĐERDAP GORGE The Maslačak speedboat takes you on a tour of the rivers
Danube and Tisa, from Belgrade to Novi Bečej. Once arriving
at Novi Bečej be sure to visit Pearl Island where you will taste
the best wine and the finest fish stew, together with poppy seed
and cheese strudels. You will also enjoy the sounds of the tam-
buritza orchestra.
From April to October, day and night, you can sail on the luxury
boat Sirona down the rivers of
the Sava and the Danube
See Belgradefrom the water
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The number of European companies offering cruis-
es on the Danube all the way to Belgrade is growing
day by day. The Port of Belgrade (Luka Beograd), lo-
cated on the Danube River and situated at the intersection of
the two pan-Еuropean transport corridors (VII and X), is oneof the more important transport, loading and cargo centres of
Central Europe. On the Sava River the Port of Belgrade owns
a passenger dock with additional facilities.
Contacts:
The Belgrade Port Authority
6 Karađorđeva, telephone 202-9900, 202-9906
km 1,170, VHF channel 16
The Port of Belgrade (Luka Beograd)37 Žorža Klemansoa, telephone 275-1255
Official website: www.port-bgd.co.yu
The Sava Passenger Dock
Border crossing and customs office
6 Karađorđeva
km 0+350
The River Police, telephone 300-2003
Boat and yacht docks on the Danube River:
· km 1173,5 R - GARDOŠ,
Kej Oslobođenja bb, Zemun, telephone 191-352· km 1173,3 R - ZEMUN,
Kej Oslobođenja 29, Zemun, telephone 617-275
· km 1172,5 R - DUNAV,
Kej Oslobođenja 4a, Zemun, telephone 107-539
· km 1172,3 R - ZEMUN,
Kej Oslobođenja 29a, Zemun, telephone 307-5200
· km 1172,1 R - STUDIO S&M,
Kej Oslobođenja bb, Zemun, telephone 064-115-1339
· km 1171,8 R – CLUB “4. JULI”,
Kej Oslobođenja bb, Zemun, telephone 063-808-5000· km 1171,6 R – NAUTICAL CENTRE “BEOGRAD”,
Kej Oslobođenja bb, Zemun, telephone 3110-167
· km 1171,4 R - SVETI NIKOLA,
Kej Oslobođenja 1a, Zemun, telephone 324-5122
· km 1171,1 R - HRABRO SRCE,
Kej Oslobođenja bb, Novi Beograd, telephone 214-7376
· km 1170,0 R - DORĆOL I,
Travelling in
This Serbian capital city is easily accessible by boat
MARINAS ON THE DANUBE AND SAVA
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Bul. Vojvode Bojovića bb, Beograd, telephone
633-779· km 1169,0 R - STARA CENTRALA,
Dunavski Kej 31a, Beograd, telephone 639-436
· km 1164,1 R - KARABURMA,
Višnjički Put bb, Beograd, telephone 782-860
· km 1164,0 R - ADA HUJA,
Višnjička 109a, Beograd, telephone 064-112-0903
· km 1163,0 R - GALIJA, Višnjička 115a, Beograd
· km 1132,0 R - GROCKA,
7. Jula bb, Grocka, telephone 893-422
Boat and yacht docks on the Sava River:· Nautical Club “Beograd”,
Ada Ciganlija 9, telephone 545-755
· Marina “Sava”,
Novi Beograd, Block 70, telephone 176-2466
· Raft “Stenka”,
Čukarički Rukavac, telephone 3545-922
StyleWhile you are
relaxing, one of
Belgrade's many
marinas will
hold and service your boat
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EntertainmentBelgrade is famous for its many leisure and cultural events enjoyed both by its ci
Beerfest, Fish Fest, the Boat Carnival, Days of the Danube River, Grocka and the
EVENTS
BEER FESTOne of the most famous global eventsof its kind
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The number of people who attend the Belgrade Beer
Fest each year make this the biggest music festival in
Europe. Over a period five days more than 500,000
people take part. This year the festival will be held from August
18th to 22nd. The first festival took place in 2003 and over its
seven years of existence more than three million people have
seen close to 350 concerts, tried 70 different kinds of beer and
taken part in many social awareness campaigns. In 2005 the
British daily newspaper The Independent declared the festi-
val one of the 20 ‘must see’ events. In his book PR Strategies
and Tactics, which is being used at over 350 universities around
the world, Professor Dennis Wilcox called the Belgrade Beer
Fest one of the shining examples of a good marketing and PR
campaign.
& Enjoymentand tourists alike
stival
www.belgradebeerfest.com
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Six centuries ago at the time of Despot Stefan Lazarević,
Belgrade was a small rural area that had its own fish mar-
ket. The Fish Fest brings this ancient Danube tradition to
life. This is an event that propagates love of life and friendship.
Fish Fest participants are not only experts at making fish stew
and other fish delicacies, but are also musicians, painters, artists,
wine connoisseurs and indeed everybody and anybody who can
turn a festival into an unforgettable experience. The first Fish
Fest took place in 2007. It is usually held on Danube Quay near
Nebojša Tower and it lasts for several days toward the end of
June. This year’s festival will take place from June 25th to 27th.
The Danube in Heart Association
Tel. 2628-250
An ancient tradition comes to life
FISH FEST
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Belgrade, the city that lies on
two rivers - the Sava and
Danube - is home to the
traditional Boat Carnival that is held
at the end of August. The event
starts at 16:00 and lasts well into the
night, and takes place on the stretch
of river from Branko Bridge to
Ušće. The first Carnival was organ-
ized seven years ago. Many boats,
especially decorated for the event,
participate in the carnival which
starts with a parade lead by the fire
brigade boat and the Sirona cruise
ship. Boats from Serbia and abroadtake part in the parade. There is also
an entertainment programme dur-
ing the festival, in addition to quite
a few exhibitions. The Children’s
Carnival takes place on the left bank
of the Sava River.
THE BOAT CARNIVAL
Being in Belgrade during the Boat
Carnival is a real treat
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Due to its extraordinary position, many waterways
and a favourable climate, Grocka has always ap-
pealed to people as the perfect place to live. Back
in prehistoric times, people lived here taking advantage of hav-
ing the Danube nearby. During the early Iron Age (1,000-300
B.C.), Celts from the tribe of Tricorii lived in Grocka. Around
300 B.C. a mixed Celtic tribe known as Scordisci began dwell-
ing here. In the first century a road connecting Singidunum(Belgrade) to Viminacium (Kostolac) was built on the right bank
of the river Danube. The settlements Vinča, Ritopek, Grocka
and Brestovik were all erected on this old Roman road. One of
the oldest Roman monuments here is the Roman tomb in near-
by Brestovik which was discovered near the village cemetery.
Today this area is known for the Grocka Festival. Grocka
is famous for being a fruit and vegetable producing region,
and the town’s centre resembles that of one from the early
19th century. Rančić House is a beautiful example of an old
Grocka residence.
The spirit of an early 19th century small town
GROCKA
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CYCLING AROUND BELGRADE
The bicycle path on Ada Ciganlija is suitable for amateur cyclists, while theexperienced ones are better off using the paths in Novi Beograd
The Serbian capital offers numerous opportunities to explore by bicycle
CYCLING
DORĆOL MARINA - ADA CIGANLIJA
This is an excellent path which begins in Stari Grad and
connects Dorćol Quay to Ada Ciganlija. The path is flat and
is 11.5 kilometres long in one direction, i.e. to the end of Ada.
Along this bicycle path there are many cafe, bars and restau-
rants, especially around the dock itself. A section of the path is
made of small cobble stones.
ADA CIGANLIJA LAKE TOUR
A well designed path that is best used outside the season, i.e.
in autumn and early spring, when it is not so crowded.
THE NOVI BEOGRAD - OSTRUŽNICA PATH
(EMBANKMENT)
This is a favourite path to warm up on and to start your cy-
cling season. It stretches along the Sava River in Novi Beograd,
beginning at Omladinskih Brigada Street and ends just below
Ostružnica Bridge. It is a flat path, 9.5 kilometres long, and is
not too crowded. It is ideal for anybody who can ride a bike
for at least 20 kilometres. If you can endure 1.5 hours of cy-
cling, this is the perfect path for you. In addition, the path
runs through some beautiful countryside which comes alive
in spring. Sometimes, when the level of the Sava River rises,
it nearly reaches the path and you can almost touch it. Bear inmind that the path is not well lit, so make sure that your light
batteries are full before you start. Also be sure to take plenty
of fluids. If you are in Novi Beograd you can cycle along the
path near the Hotel Jugoslavija, next to the Danube and Sava,
all the way to Block 45.
The total length of bicycle paths in the municipality of
Novi Beograd is 50 kilometres.
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Everything for Everybody
Visitors to Belgrade can enjoy hunting, fishing, assorted sporting activities, golf on Ada, tennis, sailing, horseback riding in the Hippodrome, and more
SPORT AND RECREATION IN BELGRADE
· The Serbian Hunting Association19 AlekseNenadovića Street, tel: 3442477www.lovacki-savez-srbije.com
· The Serbian Kennel Club,1921 Alekse Nenadovića, tel: 2439612
www.ksrs.org.rs
· Public Enterprise Srbijašume, 55 Kneza Milošatel: 3611083
www.srbijasume.rs
CONTACTS
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There are almost 1,000 sporting facilities in Belgradewhere you can play almost every sport imaginable
and compete on all levels. Belgrade has played host to many important sporting events and Belgrade clubshave been both the European and world champions
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There are 15 hunting grounds in the vicinity of the city of
Belgrade, so hunters have plenty of choices. Here, you can hunt
all sorts of game from deer, fallow deer and mouflon, to hare,
pheasant, the grey partridge, wild goose, wild duck, quail, turtle
dove, and common wood pigeon. Unlike these animals, which
cannot be hunted all year round, hunting foxes, magpies and
hooded crows is allowed throughout year.
The Serbian Hunting Association supervises ten hunt-
ing grounds in total: Pančevački Rit (39,390 hectares), Avala
(14,849 hectares), Topčiderska Reka, Barajevska Reka (20,250
hectares), Gavranski Potok (28,674 hectares), Varovnica
(33,844 hectares), Posavina (40,995 hectares), Kosmaj
(26,962 hectares), Donji
Srem (45,902 hectares)
and Kolubara (33,646
hectares).
The public enterpris e
Srbijašume is in charge of the
following hunting grounds: Rit
(8,263 hectares), The Lipovička Forest
(1,253 hectares), Trešnja (117 hectares) and Crni
Lug (973 hectares).
The Serbian Army is responsible for the Dobanovački
Zabran hunting grounds which stretch across 1, 125 hectares.
There are many fishing locations in
and near Belgrade, both on the Sava
and Danube, and in Pančevački Rit. If
you want to fish by yourself, you will
need to have a fishing permit which you
can get from any fishing club.
Ada Safari Lake is a fishing gem in Belgrade. This
used to be a swamp, overgrown in thicket and reeds.
In 1994 a lake was built here covering six hectares.
Ada Safari has a plentiful supply of fish of strictly
supervised quality including carp, grass carp, crucian
carp and a very rare fish called the tench (or doctor
fish). In terms of location, the lake
is perfect for fishing. It is situated on
the Ada Ciganlija peninsula, on the
river Sava, just five kilometres from
downtown Belgrade.
www.adasafari.co.rs
ADA SAFARI Tailor-made for fishing!
FISHING Cast the line!
HUNTERS, step forward!
GOLF Breathe deeply and hit it! The only fully equipped golf course is
on Ada Ciganlija. Here you can even attend
lessons organized by the Golf Academy.
Basic golf equipment comprises of a set
of golf clubs, golf shoes, three balls and
gloves, and can be yours for 300 euro. The
clubs cost 20,000 dinars, the shoes 7,000 di-
nars, three balls 400 dinars and gloves 1,300
dinars. If you want to rent clubs, this will set
you back 150 dinars. So, breathe deeply and
hit the ball!
www.golfclub.co.rs
· The Belgrade Sportfishing Association,Obrenovac, 112 Miloša Obrenovića,telephone 0641163242
· The Serbian Sportfishing Association,4 Milovana Milovanovića, telephone3613379
CONTACTS
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One is able to fish along the entire length of the
Danube in Serbia. Here are some of the best lo-
cations ....
Near Petrovaradin FortressHere you can catch
carp, perch, catfish,
pike and any sort of
white fish. This section
of the Danube is quite
abundant in fish de-
spite the intense fishing that takes place here.
As fishermen from Novi Sad (who are masters at catching
perch, catfish and carp) will tell you, the left bank is much
better for fishing. The best location to catch carp is at the
Subić weekend resort.
An Angler’s ParadiseWhere do fish bite best?
FISHING ON THE DANUBE
If enjoy fishing on a rather wild and ruggedstretch, this is the place for you. It is located 65
kilometres from Belgrade and can be reachedby train. Disembark at ČortanovciDanube station. During summer the place is packed but youmight just be able to find a camping spot.
KOD OSTRVA AND PANJEVI
Karlovački Vinogradi (Karlovac Vinyards) This is a beautiful
and well-known location
on the Danube river ba-
sin. You can access the
left bank, which is po-
sitioned quite low with
dense willow and pop-
lar forest, only by a boat.
Although shallow, it provides for quite interesting fishing. The
right bank is deeper and there are two extraordinary locations
worth mentioning here; the first is called Kamen, and the sec-ond is Šuma (Forest) or Prosjanice, and it is located down-
stream. The riverbank near Kamen is fortified with large rocks.
This is where you can try deep or spin fishing. The fish found
here include white fish, carp, pike and perch and to a lesser ex-
tent, catfish. The location is only 70 kilometres from Belgrade
and you can reach it by car.
ČortanovciČortanovci is a pop-
ular fishing location onthe Danube near the
village of Čortanovci
in Srem County. The
right side of the valley
is situated at the foot of
Fruška Gora which goes all the way down to the river. At its
central point there is a narrow plateau where keen fishermen
erected a weekend resort several decades ago. The left bank is
low and here there are several spots perfect for fishing, where
the water is deeper and where poplar and willow forests are
quite dense, namely Burma (the beginning of the so-calledOld Danube) and Prosjanica. Burma is the most popular and
most productive location for fishing large catfish. You can
catch catfish from land or from a boat. If you want to catch
perch, you will need to go downstream in the direction of the
bridge. You can also catch catfish on the left side of the up-
per tip of the island. You will need a boat to get to this loca-
tion and any other location on the left bank.
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