"ZEMUN" Zemun by Jeca011

Zemun Travel Guide: 107 reviews and 143 photos

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 Belgrade. They are always from ZEMUN. Actually Zemun is TOWN in TOWN.

The Coat of Arm of Zemun

Because of its favorable position on the banks of Danube and the Sava a settlement existed here even back in the Neolithic age. In the III century B.C. this area was settled by the Scordisci, a Celtic tribe that named their town Taurunum. After the French's name Mallevilla, in the 9th century for the first time appears topony Zemun, Slav's origin. Probably after the term "zemunica" meaning "dugout", that the original inhabitants lived in. After several unsuccessful attempts, the Turks conquered Zemun and Belgrade in 1521. The Turkish rule lasted almost two century, till 1717, when southeast part of Srem and Zemun was taken over by the Austrian army. When the Belgrade Peace treaty (1739) fixed the Austrian-Turkish frontier along the Sava and Danube rivers, Zemun has gotten great importance, so in 1746 feudal government was abolished, and the city became a free military community in the Military Frontier. The town was turned into an important fortification along the border with the Ottoman Empire.

Zemun

In the beginning of the 19th century Zemun was the most progressive and the most beautiful town within the Military Frontier. The city then was widened with new agricultural suburbs-Gornja varos (Upper Town) and Francenstal (part with Catholics inhabitants). When the Military Frontier was abolished, Zemun 1871 became a free royal town with civil government, within the boundaries of the Austro-Hungary Monarchy. In 1910 the city already had 17.000 inhabitant and in 1920 Zemun had a population of over 30.000. Zemun was one of the economically most developed Belgrade areas. On 5th day of November 1918, Serbia army liberated Zemun and town became a part of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovens, later the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In the period between two world wars, Zemun strongly developed, turning into one of the most powerful industrial centers of the country. From 1934 Zemun was administratively joined to Belgrade. After the defeat of Yugoslavia in the April War 1941, Zemun was again separated from Belgrade and it was joined to the so-called Independent State of Croatia. The Partisans and the Russian Army liberated Zemun on October 22nd, 1944. One year later Zemun again became an integral part of Belgrade.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Old town, beautiful architecure,
In a nutshell:Town on beautiful blue Danube

Intro Updated Sep 3, 2004
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (51)

Winter on Zemun quay Off The Beaten Path (8)

comming soon.... more travel advice

Don't get lost Local Customs (1)

During last few months you can see these tourists signs all over Zemun and Belgrade. They are here to help you don't get... more travel advice

Pancakes Restaurants (6)

Pancakes of all kind! Here in Zemun (or Belgrade) you will see something very strange - after nightlife it's custom to... more travel advice

Cool place Restaurants (6)

"Balkan ekspres" is nice cafee-restaurant in old railway wagon. They have best terrace in whole Zemun and during summer... more travel advice

Things to Do (25)
See All City Hall
Nightlife (2)
See All Good time
Sports & Outdoors (6)
See All Rowing Club "Galeb"

Favorites (1)
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
Hotels (2)
See All Private hotel
Been to Zemun?
Share your travels with the world!

Comments (27)

mara11000 Aug 3, 2007 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

Hi Jeco! I,m doing a research of the Zemun, from 1700-1918 cc. It`s called: "La storia della citta` e del territorio- lo sviluppo del vecchio nucleo di Zemun". Could you tell me the exact address of Beli Medved? Thanx a lot! Mara
MITNIC Jan 18, 2006 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

Excellent guide, very useful info and nice photos. Is a pity that I was many times at Belgrade but never at Zenum… Maybe this time.
Aurorae Feb 13, 2005 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

Pinokio je stvarno najbolja palacinkarnica na svetu!!!!
mdanon Jan 27, 2005 at 1:03 AM Report Abuse

Munze Konza!
edvin_br Jan 25, 2005 at 10:49 AM Report Abuse

Hey!! Thnks for dropping by at the page of my birthplace... Zemun has a very interesting story.... the "Lido" becah seems to be great place to hang out!!
MeZuGa Jan 23, 2005 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Incredible, your pics and info, is a great place... Thank you.
cbeaujean Jan 16, 2005 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

we stayed in jugoslavija hotel,thinking we were in beograd!what a shame!tks,jelena,now we'll never forget we were in your attractive town,zemun!
cowboybenz Jan 6, 2005 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

bodacious pages-ready to book and come see ur beautiful city-wowsers!!
diocletianvs Dec 16, 2004 at 4:23 AM Report Abuse

Center of Zemun looks amazingly Austrian in appearance. But I've heard you also have some nice skyscrapers built after the WWII. Would love to see them as well ;)
misterno Dec 8, 2004 at 5:34 AM Report Abuse

Club "Fest" use to be my livingroom till 02 when owners changed. Gazda Jens is founder of that place and it was his idea originally. He runs a place for 10 years and making it alive. This days it's just simple copy.