The New Atlantis: Port of Belgrade

Abstract

The complex of new forms of recreation in Belgrade on the territory of the Port of Belgrade was constructed through the synthesis of the complex history, topography and archaeology of the sunken ships of Danube. By understanding the significance of the Danube River, analyzed through its position in the Roman Empire and through the potentials of unexplored archaeology of its soil, as well as the its flora and fauna, with reference to the elements of the recreation program, the idea of ​​a project such as Atlantis is formed. More precisely, the project represents synthesis of water activities, which take place on the water and below its surface, and which create different types of recreation through the research of archaeology and flora and fauna of Danube. The mentioned activities are divided into several categories, of which the basic ones are: aquarium (which communicates with flora and fauna), marine vivarium (which communicates with archaeology), Neo-Roman baths (which communicate with history) and hanging gardens (which open dialogue with the future).