The oldest known name of Belgrade is Singidunum. It is believed to stand for "city fortress"

and it dates since the beginning of the first millennium or even earlier.

In 395AD Singidunum became part of the Eastern Empire (Byzantium)

and the name became Greek-sounding Singidon.

When Slavs crossed Danube and defeated Byzantine Empire in the VI-th century, they settled on this territory. Built of stone, the city that emerged overlooking the waters was called the White City.

The name Belgrade w… Continue