Zemunski Kej
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Zemunski Kej is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade
, the capital of Serbia
. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun
.
. The promenade itself (officially named Kej Oslobođenja, Quay of Liberation) begins below the Gardoš
hill, at the square of Veliki Trg and after 2, 5 kilometers it continues into the municipality of Novi Beograd
. On the east it borders the neighborhoods of Donji Grad
and Retenzija
and on the south the neighborhood of Ušće in Novi Beograd.
and Savski Nasip
, alongisde the left bank of the Sava. The high embankment with the promenade was built in 1967 so the Danube rarely flooded the quay (most notably in 1981). In September 2007 reconstruction of quay began including further elevation of the embankment, widening of the pedestrian path and construction another one on separate level, completion of the cycling path, etc. Works are expected to be finished in 2008.
Zemunski Kej is the main Zemun's landing area for numerous boats. Also, as the bank (and thus the quay too) follows the line of the nearby Great War Island
, it is the beginning point of the pontoon bridge
which seasonally connects the island with the mainland.
Zemunski Kej makes a local community (mesna zajednica, municipal sub-administrative division) within the municipality of Zemun, with a population of only 3,649 by the 2002 census of population. This is because lots of area in the neighborhood are pedestrian paths or green areas used for recreation (including a large seasonal amusement park
) and commercial facilities. The residential areas include blocks 9-a and 11-c. One of the largest hotels in Belgrade, "Hotel Jugoslavija
" is located in the neighborhood, but it has been closed since the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999 when it was badly damaged. It was opened partially in 2007 as the largest casino in Belgrade. The bank in front of the hotel is a location of many restaurants and clubs on barge
s (Serbian: splav), one of the focal points of the vibrant Belgrade's nightlife.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, the capital of Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun
Zemun
Zemun is a historical town and one of the 17 municipalities which constitute the City of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia...
.
Location
Zemunski Kej, as its name suggests (Zemun's quay), is located alongside the right bank of the DanubeDanube
The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway....
. The promenade itself (officially named Kej Oslobođenja, Quay of Liberation) begins below the Gardoš
Gardoš
Gardoš is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun...
hill, at the square of Veliki Trg and after 2, 5 kilometers it continues into the municipality of Novi Beograd
Novi Beograd
Novi Beograd or New Belgrade is the most populous municipality that constitutes the City of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is a planned city, built in 1947 on the left bank of the Sava river which was previously an uninhabited area, opposite of the old Belgrade...
. On the east it borders the neighborhoods of Donji Grad
Donji Grad (Zemun)
Donji Grad is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun.-Location:...
and Retenzija
Retenzija
Retenzija is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Zemun.- Location :...
and on the south the neighborhood of Ušće in Novi Beograd.
Characteristics
For the most part, the promenade is parallel to the street opened for traffic. Near the beginning of the promenade is a one of major roundabouts in Zemun, with terminal bus stops for many public transportation bus lines (82, 85, 610, 611, 705). The promenade continues around Ušće and makes one continuous pedestrian path next to the neighborhoods of Staro SajmišteStaro Sajmište
Staro Sajmište is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Novi Beograd and it was the site of the World War II Sajmište concentration camp ....
and Savski Nasip
Savski Nasip
Savski Nasip is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Novi Beograd....
, alongisde the left bank of the Sava. The high embankment with the promenade was built in 1967 so the Danube rarely flooded the quay (most notably in 1981). In September 2007 reconstruction of quay began including further elevation of the embankment, widening of the pedestrian path and construction another one on separate level, completion of the cycling path, etc. Works are expected to be finished in 2008.
Zemunski Kej is the main Zemun's landing area for numerous boats. Also, as the bank (and thus the quay too) follows the line of the nearby Great War Island
Great War Island
Great War Island is a river island in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers. Though uninhabited, the island is part of the Belgrade City proper, and belongs to the city municipality of Zemun.-Location:...
, it is the beginning point of the pontoon bridge
Pontoon bridge
A pontoon bridge or floating bridge is a bridge that floats on water and in which barge- or boat-like pontoons support the bridge deck and its dynamic loads. While pontoon bridges are usually temporary structures, some are used for long periods of time...
which seasonally connects the island with the mainland.
Zemunski Kej makes a local community (mesna zajednica, municipal sub-administrative division) within the municipality of Zemun, with a population of only 3,649 by the 2002 census of population. This is because lots of area in the neighborhood are pedestrian paths or green areas used for recreation (including a large seasonal amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
) and commercial facilities. The residential areas include blocks 9-a and 11-c. One of the largest hotels in Belgrade, "Hotel Jugoslavija
Hotel Jugoslavija
Hotel Jugoslavija translated in English to Hotel Yugoslavia in Belgrade is one of the oldest luxurious Serbian hotels located in the Novi Beograd municipality....
" is located in the neighborhood, but it has been closed since the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999 when it was badly damaged. It was opened partially in 2007 as the largest casino in Belgrade. The bank in front of the hotel is a location of many restaurants and clubs on barge
Barge
A barge is a flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods. Some barges are not self-propelled and need to be towed by tugboats or pushed by towboats...
s (Serbian: splav), one of the focal points of the vibrant Belgrade's nightlife.