Major War Island ( Veliko Ratno Ostrvo ) - Sebia - country of pure energy (sitios de interés)
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The island marks the mouth of the Sava as it empties into the Danube. Throughout the history, the island was an important strategic point either for the conquest or the defence of Belgrade. For example, during the first siege of Belgrade in 1521 the Turks launched most of their attacks on Belgrade Fortress from the island. In liberating Belgrade in 1806 the rebel army headed by Kara?or?e also used the island for military purposes. A similar strategy was followed by the imperial army of Austria-Hungary during the offensive on Belgrade in 1915.
Today, the Veliko ratno ostrvo is colonized by nature lovers, and on its northern tip lies the famous Zemun beach called Lido. The island and the waters around are home of numerous rare species including endangered birds, but also a morphologically and geologically extremely interesting area.