a famous town and fortress of Servia, in European Turkey, situated near the confluence of the Save and Danube. The fortress stands on a steep eminence in the centre, and commands the Danube. It is inclosed with high walls, and possesses strong towers and a triple ditch, and is provided with mines and bomb-proof casemates. The principal mosque and the residence of the pasha of Servia are in this part of the town. The water-side division lies near the junction of the two rivers, on the north side, and is likewise well defended by walls and ditches. The Rascian town (so called from its inhabitants) is towards the west, in the direction of the Save; and the Palanka encircles the fortress on the south and east. The city is in many parts well built, but the streets are in general badly paved and filthy. Belgrade is a place of considerable strength, and is garrisoned by a large force. It is gradually losing its Oriental appearance, and assuming more of a European aspect. It has manufactures of arms, silk and cotton goods, carpets, and leather; and it is the principal entrepot between Constantinople and Saloniki on the one hand, and between Vienna and Pesth on the other. This important town has sustained many sieges, and repeatedly passed from the hands of the Austrians to those of the Turks. It was taken by Solymon II. in 1522, and retaken by the Austrians in 1688, but again lost in 1690. In 1717 it surrendered to Prince Eugene. The imperialists retained it till 1739, when the Turks invested and reduced it. Austria again took it in 1789, but it was restored at the peace of 1791. And, lastly, in the year 1806, the Servian insurgents succeeded in carrying it. Pop. about 30,000, chiefly Servians. Long. 20. 36. E. Lat. 44. 48. N.