U serijalu tekstova “Moje putovanje kroz Novi Beograd” koji slede predstavićemo Vam lokacije na Novom Beogradu koje su od istorijskog značaja, kultna mesta koja čine ovu opštinu najinteresantnijom za turiste koji imaju želju da posete Beograd i Srbiju. Ova opština nudi niz zanimljivosti počevši od istorijskih građevina, noćni provod tokom cele nedelje, obilazak muzeja, verskih objekata, sportskih manifestacija, plovidba rekama i delova koji su poznati samo lokalcima, a koje kada ih jednom posetite – sigurno ćete poželeti i da im se vratite!
Beogradska arena, ili Štark arena, nalazi se u srcu Novog Beograda. Namena ove hale nije samo vezana za sport jer je zbog svoje veličine idealna za koncerte i ostale kulturne manifestacije.
Projektant ove impozantne hale je Vlada Slavica, a zanimljivo je da je građena od 1991. godine i da je upotrebna dozvola dobijena tek 2007. godine. Razlog za ovako dugačak period gradnje su u više navrata, nažalost, bile sankcije i ratovi koje je država vodila. Godine 1995. radovi su totalno obustavljeni da bi tek 1998. bilo omogućen nastavak jer je Beograd bio izabran za domaćina Svetskog prvenstva u stonom tenisu koje je trebalo da se održi 1999. godine. I ovog puta rat je sprečio događaj jer je te godine država izgubila pravo organizacije zbog NATO bombardovanja. Radovi na Areni su konačno završeni 2004. godine zbog održavanja Dijamantske lopte, i konačno je 2005. Beograd dobio pravo da organizuje evropsko prvenstvo u košarci. Nakon toga usledila su prvenstva u džudou, odbojci, karateu i mnogi drugi događaji.
Na neverovatnoj površini od skoro 50.000 kvadratnih metara do sada je održano bezbrojno sportskih događaja (košarka, borilački sportovi, umetnička klizanja, hokeja, rukometa, pa čak i vaterpolo utakmica).
Na platou kod severne tribine postavljena je velika dijamantska košarkaška lopta čiji je tvorac Miodrag Živković, u čast košarkaškog turnira koji je održan.
U ovoj hali čiji je kapacitet preko 20.000 mesta odžan je i Noć skokova, jedan od najekstremnijih sportskih događaja.
Gosti Beogradske arene bili su mnogi svetski poznati umetnici, kao i domaći, i može se sa sigurnošću reći da je ova hala najveći centar različitih manifestacija u regionu.
Danas, ona je dom košarkaša Partizana i Crvene Zvezde, čije utakmice u Euroligi prati ogroman broj ljubitelja sporta! Svaka utakmica je spektakl koji turisti iz celog sveta pri poseti Beogradu žele da dožive.
In the series of texts “My journey through New Belgrade” that follows, we will present you locations in New Belgrade that are of historical importance, iconic places that make this municipality the most interesting for tourists who want to visit Belgrade and Serbia. This municipality offers a number of interesting things, starting with historical buildings, nightlife throughout the week, visiting museums, religious buildings, sports events, sailing on rivers and parts that are known only to locals, and which once you visit – you will definitely want to come back. ! Belgrade Arena, or Stark Arena, is located in the heart of New Belgrade. The purpose of this hall is not only related to sports, because due to its size, it is ideal for concerts and other cultural events. The designer of this imposing hall is Vlada Slavica, and it is interesting that it was built in 1991 and that the usage permit was obtained only in 2007. Unfortunately, the reason for such a long period of construction was sanctions and wars waged by the state. In 1995, the works were completely suspended, only to be able to continue in 1998, because Belgrade was chosen as the host of the World Table Tennis Championship, which was to be held in 1999. And this time the war prevented the event because that year the country lost the right to organize due to the NATO bombing. The work on the Arena was finally completed in 2004 due to the holding of the Diamond Ball, and finally in 2005, Belgrade received the right to organize the European Basketball Championship. This was followed by championships in judo, volleyball, karate and many other events. Countless sports events (basketball, martial arts, figure skating, hockey, handball and even water polo matches) have been held on the incredible surface of almost 50,000 square meters. On the plateau near the northern stand, a large diamond basketball was placed, the creator of which was Miodrag Živković, in honor of the basketball tournament that was held. The Night of Jumps, one of the most extreme sports events, is also held in this hall with a capacity of over 20,000 seats. The guests of the Belgrade Arena were many world-famous artists, as well as local ones, and it can be safely said that this hall is the largest center of various events in the region. Today, it is the home of Partizan and Crvena Zvezda basketball players, whose matches in the Euroleague are followed by a huge number of sports fans! Every game is a spectacle that tourists from all over the world want to experience when visiting Belgrade.
