Belgrade is known locally as Beograd, which means “white city” or “white fortress.” Beo means “white” and grad means “city.” The city is named for its fortress, which was built on a white ridge that has been of great strategic importance throughout history. The fortress has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, and it has become a symbol of the city’s long history.
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Why is Belgrade called the "White City?"
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