Kalemegdan is the fortress that remained of the ancient city of Singidunum, today's Belgrade. The city was founded by a Celtic tribe called Scordisci in the 3rd century BC. Later on it was conquered by the Romans and became a part of 'the military frontier' - where the Roman Empire bordered 'barbaric Central Europe'. The name Kalemegdan derives from the Arabic and Turkish languages and signifies the Fortress amidst battlefields. It is named Kalemegdan with reason. Kalemegdan park is a very desirable location for locals and visitors alike. The park's numerous winding walking paths, shady benches, picturesque fountains, random statues, mammoth historical architecture, and incredible river views are inviting.
