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ABOUT DEDINJE
Dedinje is a classy residential area, one of Belgrade's most beautiful resorts. Extremely quiet, functional and pleasant oasis that offers its residents the best living conditions. It is well known for its parks and greenery, the White Palace, a beautiful private villa architecture, modern office buildings and many embassies and residences, which is why the eastern part of the settlement is called Diplomatic Colony.
Before it was more densely populated, Dedinje was covered with vineyards, orchards and fields. In the past, the names Dedija, Small Dedija and Dedina were mentioned. There are different opinions about the origin of the toponym Dedinje. However, it is likely that the origin is Serbian, meaning Grandfather’s mountain. The expansion of settlement began after the First World War and intensified during the construction of Karadjordjevic royal family palaces from 1924 to 1936. Later the construction of the first private villas owned by, traders, politicians and bankers began. As time passed, the first family villas were built.
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