Zemun Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

OLD ZEMUN, walking tour

OLD ZEMUN, walking tour, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  Excellent way to find out more about Zemun. In this route you can see "Pinki" Sports Center, Strosmajerova Street, Glavna Street, Zemun Town Museum, Rajaciceva Street, "Srpski dom" (Serbian home), Bezanijska Street, "Ickova kuca" (Icko's house), Cetinjska Street, Restaurant... 

Walk along the river by night.

Walk along the river by night., Zemun

 Dizzyhead Says:  It is so beautiful here at night, so bring some friends and walk here. You have some bars that you can visit and have a beer or what ever you wanna drink. It is a romantic place at night. I suggest you bring your dates here or your girl friend. 

FORMER SYNAGOGUE

FORMER SYNAGOGUE, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  Former Synagogue was built in 1850 on the site og the old Jewish Temple of the 18th centurz. In addition to the Synagogue, the Jewish church municipalitz and school were here.Todaz, inside of the Synagogue is nice cofe bar. 

ZEMUN MUSEUM

ZEMUN MUSEUM, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  Spirtina House is the Museum of Zemun from 1971. The permanent collection of the Museum is exhibited in the residental building, constructed in 1853 in pseudo-Ghotic spirit. The exhibition „Zemun, Seven Thousand Years“ commemorates the history of the city from it origin to... 

HOUSE WITH A SUN CLOCK

HOUSE WITH A SUN CLOCK, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  House with a sun clock was built at the beginning of 19th century. The sun clock is on the facade toward to Dubrovacka Street, and keeps time in fair weather. This is one of the most beautiful houses on Glavna Street.The writer Jovan Subotic spent the last years of his life... 

HOUSE OF DIMITRIJE DAVIDOVIC

HOUSE OF DIMITRIJE DAVIDOVIC, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  House of Dimitrije Davidovic is erected at the end of 18th century. According the tradition, he was born here.Dimitrije Davidovic (1789-1838), jurnalist and diplomat.He started the „Newspaper of the Serbs from the imperila city of Vienna“, on 1st July 1813, led it for eight... 

ZEMUN GYMNASIUM

ZEMUN GYMNASIUM, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  Velika Realka (building) School today is the Zemun Secondary School or, beter known as Zemunska Gimnazija (Zemun Gymnasium). This imressive building was designed by architect Nikola Kolar and erected in 1879. It was expanded from 1914-1916. 

CITY PARK IN ZEMUN

CITY PARK IN ZEMUN, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  City Park contains very interesting things:- Saint Archangel’s Orthodox Chapel,- Saint Rocco’s Catholic Chapel,- Grammar School ”Velika Realka”,- Elementary School “Majka Jugovica” (former Girl’s School)- Commemorative Column of poet Alphonse de Lamartine,- Sculptures... 

City Hall

City Hall, Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  City Hall building was built in 1886 and since than the City Administration has been situated there. The building was seriosly damaged in bombardments during 1944, and was reconstructed in details and enlarged in 1946. 

Restaurants  

Restaurant "PERPER": The excellent grill in Zemun

Restaurant "PERPER": The excellent grill in Zemun, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  The “Perper” restaurant is new in Zemun but very well known in Serbia and Montenegro with its grill. In pleasant ambient you can enjoy traditional Serbian way of preparing grilled meat. We took “Leskovcaki voz” (“The Leskovac’s Train”). It looks like this: you choose... 

Restaurant "SKALA" ("SCALE"): Restaurant with something different

Restaurant "SKALA" ("SCALE"): Restaurant with something different, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  We celebrate one Orthodox New Year in it. It is in the basement of the building and it's very huge. Unfortunately, if you want to have game meat, what I attended to have and they have it on the menu (wild pig, deer, quail...), you have to call a day in advance.Opened from... 

"Pinokio": Pancakes

"Pinokio": Pancakes, Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  Pancakes of all kind! Here in Zemun (or Belgrade) you will see something very strange - after nightlife it's custom to buy food before you go home. It can be Burek, some barbecue or pancakes. :)This picture was taken on our way back home from supper. We must have something... 

"Balkan ekspres": Cool place

"Balkan ekspres": Cool place, Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  "Balkan ekspres" is nice cafee-restaurant in old railway wagon. They have best terrace in whole Zemun and during summer you can enjoy in great view. You can try some pastas from they kitchen but I recomend you Italian piroshki. 

Nightlife  

Fest: rock club

Fest: rock club, Zemun

 atrosanguinea Says:  Monday Diskont night Prices - almost nothing : )TueasdayCoffee Night Try coffee on 100 ways! WednesdayGypsy night music "Kal" - Live Thursday Oriental night belly dance, oriental music Friday Live music, different program Saturday Power Blues, Soul Rock & Hard Roll Band... 

Local Customs  

Don't get lost

Don't get lost, Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  During last few months you can see these tourists signs all over Zemun and Belgrade. They are here to help you don't get lost. Well OK I understand that in Belgrade but trust me no way that you will get lost in Zemun. Anyway, here you can see your directions for Zemun Quay,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

FLOOD!

FLOOD!, Zemun

 Prasnjavi Says:  Danube (the biggest Central European) and Sava (the biggest Balkanian river) can make big problems in this part of year. With their tributaries (Sava is Danube's tribitary) usualy make flood around. But, comunal servicies, with a help of Army and citizens, are always ready... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Zemun on a Snowy Evening

Zemun on a Snowy Evening, Zemun

 nikola316 Says:  ZEMUN, THOUGH I SUPPOSE OFFICIALLY A PART OF BELGRADE, IS A LITTLE LIKE A DIFFERENT WORLD. IT IS MUCH MORE LAID BACK AND EASY FOR LIVING THAN IS THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE OLD CITY.THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT NIGHT IN LATE JANUARY OF LAST YEAR.THOUGH I FIRMLY DESPISE WINTER,... 

APOTEKA

APOTEKA, Zemun

 nikola316 Says:  APOTEKA (PHARMACY) ON PRVOMAJSKA THIS IS A LITTLE OFF OF THE BEATEN PATH IN ZEMUN, BUT NOT REALLY. MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO CONCENTRATE ON THE PART OF ZEMUN ON THE RIVER DANUBE CALLED "ZEMUNSKI KEJ"... IT IS THE AREA THAT HAS MORE CLUBS AND OUTDOOR FLOATING CAFES. TRUTH BE TOLD,... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Rowing Club "Galeb"

Rowing Club "Galeb", Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  Rowing Club "Galeb" is founded in 1928 at the riverside of the Danube and through all its history it was the place of great fun and hard work. Excellent results brought us rowing club "Galeb" the top of Serbia and Montenegro and Balkan rowing sport.Today, Rowing Club "Galeb"... 

Zemun beach "Lido"

Zemun beach "Lido", Zemun

 Jeca011 Says:  Through the whole XIX century space of Major war island had mostly agricultural assignment. Though after the end of I World war beach had been arranged, which soon get character of one of the most beautiful river’s beaches in Europe together with earlier arranged Vienna’s... 

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 This is one of the oldest restaurants in Zemun. It's situated on the river Danube. Here you can enjoy in fresh fish or in other fine food. While enjoy in your... 

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ZEMUN

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  Welcome to Zemun. Before WW II Zemun was separated city but since 1945 it is one of the Belgrade municipalities. People from Zemun are very proud on Zemun and you will never hear that they are from... 

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ZEMUN, the beautiful part of Belgrade

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Zemun. I'd love to share with you the 30 tips I've written, the 47 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 In my opinion, there are two groups of people that I consider family. Of course my immediate family, and my extended family. This is a photo of my family in Serbia. I can not say enough kind words...... 

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zemun

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  Zemun (hungarian: Zimony, german: Semlin, roman: Taurunum) is the major and the most beautiful suburb of Belgrade. it is situated on the right side of river Danube. Zemun exist since the copper age.... 

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ZEMUN

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 Zemun is a major suburb of Belgrade situated on the left bank of the Sava river. 

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