The Red Witch's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Zemun is possibly the most beautiful part of Belgrade. It was a separate town that was absorbed into Belgrade in 1934.
In ancient times, the Celtic and Roman settlement was known as Taurunum. The Frankish chroniclers of the Crusades mentioned it as Mallevila, a toponym from the 9th century. This was also a period when the Slavic name Zemln was recorded for the first time. Believed to be derived from the word zemlja, meaning soil, it was a basis for all other future names of the city.
One of the characteristics of the Zemun's topography are the lagums, artificial underground corridors which crisscrosses below the area of Gardoš, Muhar, Ćukovac and Kalvarija
The bank of the Danube is turned into Zemunski Kej, a kilometers long promenade, with various entertainment facilities along it, including barges-cafés, amusement park and especially formerly largest hotel in Belgrade, Hotel Jugoslavija.
Zemun is known for many squares, though almost all of them are small in size: Magistratski, Senjski, Veliki, Branka Radičevića, Karađorđev, Masarikov, etc. On one of them, the Zemun open green market is located.
There are 5 official parks in Zemun, though there are much more green areas in general. The largest and the oldest is the City park (Gradski park, opened in 1886). There are also the Kej Oslobođenja park, Kalvarija, Jelovac and Army park.
Visible ruins in the old part of Zemun however are of the medieval fortress of the 1521 Ottoman siege. The Kula Sibinjanin Janka (The tower of Janos Hunyadi) or the Millennium tower was built and officially opened on August 20, 1896 to celebrate a thousand years of Hungarian settlement in the Pannonian plain. The tower was built as a combination of various styles, mostly influenced by the Roman elements. Being a natural lookout, it was used by Zemun's firemen for decades. Today, the tower is better known after the Janos Hunyadi, who actually died in the old fortress four and a half centuries before the tower was built. In general, Gardoš is today the most recognizable symbol of Zemun and one of Belgrade's best view points.
Must see in Zemun: The Millenium Tower, The Green Market Area, Radecki (best fish stew), Siroka Staza restaurant (best fish), City Park
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Zemun
17 Masarikov trgZemun is possibly the most beautiful part of Belgrade. It was a separate town that was absorbed into Belgrade in 1934.
In ancient times, the Celtic and Roman settlement was known as Taurunum. The Frankish chroniclers of the Crusades mentioned it as Mallevila, a toponym from the 9th century. This was also a period when the Slavic name Zemln was recorded for the first time. Believed to be derived from the word zemlja, meaning soil, it was a basis for all other future names of the city.
One of the characteristics of the Zemun's topography are the lagums, artificial underground corridors which crisscrosses below the area of Gardoš, Muhar, Ćukovac and Kalvarija
The bank of the Danube is turned into Zemunski Kej, a kilometers long promenade, with various entertainment facilities along it, including barges-cafés, amusement park and especially formerly largest hotel in Belgrade, Hotel Jugoslavija.
Zemun is known for many squares, though almost all of them are small in size: Magistratski, Senjski, Veliki, Branka Radičevića, Karađorđev, Masarikov, etc. On one of them, the Zemun open green market is located.
There are 5 official parks in Zemun, though there are much more green areas in general. The largest and the oldest is the City park (Gradski park, opened in 1886). There are also the Kej Oslobođenja park, Kalvarija, Jelovac and Army park.
Visible ruins in the old part of Zemun however are of the medieval fortress of the 1521 Ottoman siege. The Kula Sibinjanin Janka (The tower of Janos Hunyadi) or the Millennium tower was built and officially opened on August 20, 1896 to celebrate a thousand years of Hungarian settlement in the Pannonian plain. The tower was built as a combination of various styles, mostly influenced by the Roman elements. Being a natural lookout, it was used by Zemun's firemen for decades. Today, the tower is better known after the Janos Hunyadi, who actually died in the old fortress four and a half centuries before the tower was built. In general, Gardoš is today the most recognizable symbol of Zemun and one of Belgrade's best view points.
Must see in Zemun: The Millenium Tower, The Green Market Area, Radecki (best fish stew), Siroka Staza restaurant (best fish), City Park
Sightseeing
Topčider is a forest park and an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Being close to downtown, it is one of the major locations for relaxation, picnics and fresh air for the citizens of Belgrade.
Nobelist author Ivo Andrić wrote: "You just hang on to Topčider and Košutnjak...Topčider is my favorite place, where I ate bread and drank wine in the sweetest and calmest manner".
Tree planting began immediately after the konak construction in the 1830s. In the 19th century it was the first nursery garden in Serbia,. Most abundant species are platanus, black pine, spruce and field maple. The Topčider London Planes are today among the oldest ones in Europe.
The city government declared the entire Topčider Park a natural monument on 23 June 2015.
There are six objects which are protected as the cultural monuments: Residence of Prince Miloš, Topčider Church, Church Inn, Obelisk, monument to Archibald Reiss and the "Woman harvester" monument.
Hint: go to Aleksandar Klub restaurant for a great view.
Topčiderski park ambijentalna celina
Bulevar Patrijarha PavlaTopčider is a forest park and an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Being close to downtown, it is one of the major locations for relaxation, picnics and fresh air for the citizens of Belgrade.
Nobelist author Ivo Andrić wrote: "You just hang on to Topčider and Košutnjak...Topčider is my favorite place, where I ate bread and drank wine in the sweetest and calmest manner".
Tree planting began immediately after the konak construction in the 1830s. In the 19th century it was the first nursery garden in Serbia,. Most abundant species are platanus, black pine, spruce and field maple. The Topčider London Planes are today among the oldest ones in Europe.
The city government declared the entire Topčider Park a natural monument on 23 June 2015.
There are six objects which are protected as the cultural monuments: Residence of Prince Miloš, Topčider Church, Church Inn, Obelisk, monument to Archibald Reiss and the "Woman harvester" monument.
Hint: go to Aleksandar Klub restaurant for a great view.
Belgrade Fortress was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and is protected by the Republic of Serbia. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Belgrade, with Skadarlija being the second. The admission is free.
The cliff-like ridge overlooks the Great War Island and the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube, and makes one of the most beautiful natural lookouts in Belgrade.
The secret underworld of Kalemegdan reveals a spider’s web of tunnels and caves, some of which date back to the Neolithic period.
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Belgradin linnoitus
Belgrade Fortress was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and is protected by the Republic of Serbia. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Belgrade, with Skadarlija being the second. The admission is free.
The cliff-like ridge overlooks the Great War Island and the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube, and makes one of the most beautiful natural lookouts in Belgrade.
The secret underworld of Kalemegdan reveals a spider’s web of tunnels and caves, some of which date back to the Neolithic period.
Great Tea Spot
"The World Traveller’s Club (Club Svetskih Putnika) really is in a basement, but what a basement! Very centrally located, ‘below’ a residential building with a buzzer that you need to push at the front door. Don’t worry, there is a sign that it says its there.
It looks a bit like your grandmas’ apartment, if your grandma loved going to the flea market and people gave her a bunch of random furniture and her friends sent her postcards from all over the world which are now all around the flat.
After they buzz you in and you go down some stairs, you will see a very nicely painted entrance to this amazing place where you can have a beer, coffee or anything else and just relax. Οr, if you are lucky and there is some event going on the day you are visiting, enjoy some live music/reading as well.
Founded in 1999, which was a very dark period for Belgrade especially, by people that wanted to share experiences and hear stories about travels and art and culture, this place, in my opinion, was and still is a bright spot on the traveller’s map of Belgrade."
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Klub svetskih putnika / World Traveller's Club Belgrade
7 Bulevar despota Stefana"The World Traveller’s Club (Club Svetskih Putnika) really is in a basement, but what a basement! Very centrally located, ‘below’ a residential building with a buzzer that you need to push at the front door. Don’t worry, there is a sign that it says its there.
It looks a bit like your grandmas’ apartment, if your grandma loved going to the flea market and people gave her a bunch of random furniture and her friends sent her postcards from all over the world which are now all around the flat.
After they buzz you in and you go down some stairs, you will see a very nicely painted entrance to this amazing place where you can have a beer, coffee or anything else and just relax. Οr, if you are lucky and there is some event going on the day you are visiting, enjoy some live music/reading as well.
Founded in 1999, which was a very dark period for Belgrade especially, by people that wanted to share experiences and hear stories about travels and art and culture, this place, in my opinion, was and still is a bright spot on the traveller’s map of Belgrade."
Food scene
Prolece -means spring in Serbia
PROLECE restaurant first opened its doors in 1950. It is located in the very heart of Belgrade, in Vuka Karadžića Street. It is one of the most popular national cuisine restaurants in Belgrade. With its beautiful and spacious patio, PROLECE is well known for its pleasant atmosphere and moderate prices. PROLECE has long been a gathering place for families to enjoy hearty meals, as well as for local artists, journalists, and business people to exchange ideas over the checkered tablecloths.
Food tips: vojnicki pasulj, sarma, gulas, prebranac, cevapi,...
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Proleće
11 Vuka KaradžićaProlece -means spring in Serbia
PROLECE restaurant first opened its doors in 1950. It is located in the very heart of Belgrade, in Vuka Karadžića Street. It is one of the most popular national cuisine restaurants in Belgrade. With its beautiful and spacious patio, PROLECE is well known for its pleasant atmosphere and moderate prices. PROLECE has long been a gathering place for families to enjoy hearty meals, as well as for local artists, journalists, and business people to exchange ideas over the checkered tablecloths.
Food tips: vojnicki pasulj, sarma, gulas, prebranac, cevapi,...
Hidden from the sight of random passers-by, right on the Danube shore, the Wide Path restaurant is an empire of delicious river fish with barbecue, good wine, music and a good mood. The restaurant has been in existence for over forty years. The interior of the restaurant has retained its authentic appearance in commemoration of some past, happy times. You can reach this oasis of peace in Zemun by turning from Cara Dusana Street to the Danube River, crossing Pregravica and walking along the paved alley in the forest, to the stairs on the right, where a fish restaurant "Broad Path" is tucked in the green.
This place is known for its very relaxed atmosphere, which is enjoyed by all lovers of the Danube and nature, ordinary people, but also entertainers, actors, artists, young and old. The view of the Danube from the restaurant terrace is a story in itself and a new experience every time. Winter evenings in a cozy and warm atmosphere, with music and a crackling fire in the fireplace are a cure for the soul.
Thanks to the ideal location, right on the Danube shore, the restaurant is known for its always fresh offer of river fish, among which specialties include perch, carp, catfish and grilled kebab, with the addition of cooked potatoes and chard. A specialty of the restaurant is the fish stew that is cooked daily from the highest quality river fish. In the winter, they also use smoked carp and trout that they personally smoke.
The salads are seasonal, in the summer they serve tomatoes, potato salad, shopska, and in winter sweet and hot roasted peppers and homemade sauerkraut. The most commonly used beverages are home-made Irig wine and brandy: pear, grape, plum, apricot, quince and mead, at affordable prices. For the sweetest finish of your meal, we recommend homemade baklava and party.
Visit our oasis of peace and enjoy superb and fresh food as well as homemade drinks. Once you smell the Danube and hear the most beautiful sounds of nature, far from the city noise and bustle, you will know that you have found a place you will always want to return to
Široka Staza
Dunavska BBHidden from the sight of random passers-by, right on the Danube shore, the Wide Path restaurant is an empire of delicious river fish with barbecue, good wine, music and a good mood. The restaurant has been in existence for over forty years. The interior of the restaurant has retained its authentic appearance in commemoration of some past, happy times. You can reach this oasis of peace in Zemun by turning from Cara Dusana Street to the Danube River, crossing Pregravica and walking along the paved alley in the forest, to the stairs on the right, where a fish restaurant "Broad Path" is tucked in the green.
This place is known for its very relaxed atmosphere, which is enjoyed by all lovers of the Danube and nature, ordinary people, but also entertainers, actors, artists, young and old. The view of the Danube from the restaurant terrace is a story in itself and a new experience every time. Winter evenings in a cozy and warm atmosphere, with music and a crackling fire in the fireplace are a cure for the soul.
Thanks to the ideal location, right on the Danube shore, the restaurant is known for its always fresh offer of river fish, among which specialties include perch, carp, catfish and grilled kebab, with the addition of cooked potatoes and chard. A specialty of the restaurant is the fish stew that is cooked daily from the highest quality river fish. In the winter, they also use smoked carp and trout that they personally smoke.
The salads are seasonal, in the summer they serve tomatoes, potato salad, shopska, and in winter sweet and hot roasted peppers and homemade sauerkraut. The most commonly used beverages are home-made Irig wine and brandy: pear, grape, plum, apricot, quince and mead, at affordable prices. For the sweetest finish of your meal, we recommend homemade baklava and party.
Visit our oasis of peace and enjoy superb and fresh food as well as homemade drinks. Once you smell the Danube and hear the most beautiful sounds of nature, far from the city noise and bustle, you will know that you have found a place you will always want to return to