Belgrade landmarks – Taverns (srb. kafane) are most certainly among Belgrade landmarks. Tavern, inn, lounge, lodge are just some of the synonyms for a Serbian institution that exists for centuries now.
Taverns were described and sung in myriads of songs, but the atmosphere in it can only be understood if experienced. The taverns were brought to Serbia by Turks in the mid 16th century (1522). In the beginning in taverns was only served “black, Turkish coffee” and they were furnished in a Turkish manner, with Turkish cuisine.
Only later visitors could taste all Serbian traditional dishes along with specialties from all around the world.
In time, taverns became places to eat and drink, they became gathering place of important happenings There were retold all the latest news, held business meetings, deals were cut, rebellions were raised, governments were overthrown and even marriages were arranged!
Asides from the mentioned activities, in taverns were hosted cultural events such are premières of new made films, plays and the first book fair was held in a tavern.
Belgrade landmarks – the first taverns in Europe were those in Serbia! Actually, they existed in Serbia a whole century before taverns appeared in biggest European metropolises such are Vienna, London, Marseilles and Leipzig. The oldest tavern in Belgrade is the “Question mark” or “?” which is right across the street from the St. Michael’s Cathedral in Kralja Petra 6 Street and is registered at the The Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Serbia as monument of great significance.
It was built in the first half of 19th century in Balkan style as property of prince Milos Obrenovic. In time this tavern changed names: 1878 – “Kod pastira” (At Sheperd’s), 1892 – „Kod Saborne crkve“ (At ST. Michael’s Cathedral) but this name wasn’t approved by the authorities so the owner put a question mark or “?” as a temporary solution.
In time visitors grew fond of the tavern with this name so it stuck till today. In this tavern, with drinks and national cuisine you will feel the spirit of old Belgrade and its residents.
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