Raised and thus secured against floods, Zemun’s exceptionally accessible natural position on the right bank of the Danube attracted dwelling settlements.
Traces of the oldest settlement in Zemun were found at Gardoš, the site of today’s cemetery. This settlement originates from the early Neolith times, the time of its oldest culture in the Danube region. Zemun was a separate town that was incorporated into Belgrade in 1934. The development of New Belgrade in the second half of the 20th century affected the expansion of the continuous urban area. You can read more about Zemun on website of tourism Belgrade.
Opera and Theatre Madlenianum is the first private opera and theatre in this part of Europe. Before the reconstruction, it used to be the Zemun theatre. It is located in the very heart of the Zemun’s city center.
A few small squares make the old core of Zemun: Magistratski, Senjski, Veliki, Branka Radičevića, Karađorđev, and Masarikov, where during the day the open-air green market is located. On the promenade Zemunski Kej, along the Danube river, there are many restaurants, an amusement park, entertainment facilities and the formerly largest hotel Jugoslavija.
Many cultural events are appropriately organized within the historical sites and venues, such as the Millenium Tower on the top of the Gardoš Hill, and Zemunski Park, where the Roman sarcophagus is placed in the vicinity of an avenue containing 150 years old trees. During the summer season most visited events are Leto na Gardošu, Leto na Keju, Leto na Lidu, as well as Zemun’s International Salon of Caricature, International festival of monodrama and Pantomime, and the Day of Tesla.
Beside its museums and attractions, Zemun is also pefect base for discovering the rest of Belgrade. With the best location in Zemun, Bed & Breakfast Villa Marija M. L. is family-run hotel located in bohemian part of the city. Hotel vision is to provide an endless pleasure and joy for the guests.
Extra-large comfortable beds in each room, great variety of breakfast choices, free WiFi access, peaceful terrace, extremely high importance of cleanness and walking distance to all attractions in Zemun are what make this hotel unique.Moreover, rooms in the hotel comprise a seating area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite programs. Villa Marija M.L. is situated in Bezanijska street, less than 100 m away from the Main street, and 500 m away from the Danube river and antique district Gardoš. This part of Belgrade reminds of austro-hungarian times, because of its architecture. Gardoš is a center of cultural and historical attractions, Sibinjanin Janko Tower, Nikolajevska Church and Zemun cemetery being just some of them. Gardoš is famous for its restaurants, where you can eat fresh fish as well as traditional Serbian food.
Besides, there are a lots of bars and Serbian “kafana” with live music. “Kafana” is an absolute must-visit in order to completely understand Serbian culture. Along the Danube promenade you can find countless bars, and clubs on the river (called “splavovi”). Furthermore, promenade offers a source of joy also for the youngest – an amusement park. Great War Island, just 2,5 km from the Villa, is famous for the great variety of birds and its sand beach,which is a perfect refreshment for hot summer days. Bezanijska, as well as the Main and Gospodska street are offering a paradise for the fans of noncommercial shopping. Beside Gardoš, Magistratski square (1 km) is highly recommended for bars and cafes.
