Zemun, surreal and mysterious, is one of the most beautiful parts of our capital city. Zemun lies on the right bank of the Danube, not far from the confluence of the Sava into the Danube, with its unusual charm and authentic atmosphere.

Zemun allures views with its beauty and spirit of antiquity that can be seen in every street, in every alley of this historic part of Belgrade.

To take a walk through Zemun and on its cobbled streets means to engage in a historic adventure. It’s surely more than a simple story about a city, it is a story about turbulent history, about old and new, about a fusion of incompatible unique to Zemun.

To enjoy in this spacious promenade with cobbled streets, quay, numerous cultural and historical landmarks, stories by fishermen on the Danube, cult kafanas, is a privilege of locals.

Each corner reveals outstanding cultural and historic monuments like the famous Tower in Gardoš, Theatre and the Madlenianum Opera, furthermore numerous shops of forgotten trades, galleries…

The other and well known side of Zemun is equally interesting and attractive. The long tradition of hospitality and the bohemian lifestyle in Zemun pubs is the pride and joy of all residents of this scenic urban settlement on the Danube.

And during long summer days Zemun reveals another jewel. Great War Island is one of Belgrade’s green oasis and bird reserve, that each summer welcomes a large number of Belgraders at the famous and one of the most beautiful beaches in our city – Lido.

And indeed, whether you decide for enjoying your day by the river in a dreamy ambient of the Zemun Quay, relaxing at numerous splavs with the breathtaking view on the Danube, or you head for exploration of the historic part of Zemun, this splendid part of nation’s capital will make you fall in love with it and make you eager to revisit it as soon as possible.

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