Catholic Chapel of St. Rocco, Belgrade

The Catholic Chapel of Saint Rocco, located in Zemun Park, Belgrade, is a historically significant structure built in 1836 by the architect Jozef Felber. Designed in the Baroque style, the chapel features a rectangular single-nave layout, a semicircular apse, and a two-story bell tower. The building is constructed of brick with lime mortar, characteristic of the period's architectural practices.

Originally serving a dual purpose, the chapel functioned as a religious site and a quarantine facility during wartime. This dual role is evident from the six purpose-built doors at the main entrance, which were likely designed to manage the flow of people in and out of quarantine.

The interior of the chapel is adorned with 19th-century icons created by artists such as Zivko Petrovic, Nikola Masic, and several unknown contributors. These artworks add to the cultural and artistic value of the chapel.

Known as the Kontumac Chapel of Saint Rocco, it was constructed under the direction of Franca Minas using plans by architect Joseph Falbera, replacing an older Catholic chapel that once stood on the same site. The term "Kontumac" refers to the chapel's role in the quarantine system that was a crucial part of Zemun's economic and sanitary infrastructure established in 1730.

In the aftermath of World War II, the significance of the Kontumac system diminished, and the chapel transitioned to occasional use. Despite this, the Chapel of Saint Rocco, along with the adjacent structures dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel, remains an important testament to the historical and religious architecture of the Belgrade area.

Today, the Chapel of Saint Rocco stands as a monument within the city park of Zemun, preserving the memory of its past functions and architectural heritage.