The ports had a major role in the Belgrade economy. Belgrade had two ports in the 16th century: a trade port and a military river base anchorage. The trade port was on the north side of the town on the river Danube, while the military one was a bit more to the east. Goods were […]

During twenty years of Austrian rule, Belgrade became a “Merry Town”. More than two hundred inns were opened, and four breweries were working to their full capacity. The most famous inns were “Red Rooster”, “Red Ox”, “Five Larks” and “Three Rabbits”, while the most notorious was “At Two Bulls”. In one of his reports to […]

During the reign of Aleksandar Karađorđević, the influence of western culture was increasingly common. This effect was first felt on the court. At the time, apart from the commonly celebrated “Slava” (Saint’s Day), special lunches were also made twice a year at the court. Pashas, ministers, foreign generals and consuls were invited to these special […]

A mystery surrounding the Roman well attracted adventurers who sought to reach its bottom. In 1855, Rome Zmorski headed into such an adventure, later remarking: “In recent years there has never been any need for using the well. It has never happened to me to meet anyone who would at least out of curiosity try […]

The first news on football in Serbia was published by “Večernje Novosti” in May 1896. According to the report, members of the Sports Association “Dušan Silni” played the first football match in Belgrade at the Lower Town close to Nebojša Tower.