FIBA European Champions Cup and EuroLeague records and statistics
General performances -- By city
Table:
City

Winners

Runners-up

Winning clubs

Runners-up

Madrid

10

8

Real Madrid (10)

Real Madrid (8)

Athens

9

6

Panathinaikos (6), Olympiacos (3)

Olympiacos (4), Panathinaikos (1), AEK (1)

Moscow

8

6

CSKA Moscow (8)

CSKA Moscow (6)

Tel Aviv

6

9

Maccabi Tel Aviv (6)

Maccabi Tel Aviv (9)

Varese

5

5

Pallacanestro Varese (5)

Pallacanestro Varese (5)

Milan

3

2

Olimpia Milano (3)

Olimpia Milano (2)

Riga

3

1

Rīgas ASK (3)

Rīgas ASK (1)

Split

3

1

Split (3)

Split (1)

Barcelona

2

5

FC Barcelona (2)

FC Barcelona (5)

Bologna

2

4

Virtus Bologna (2)

Virtus Bologna (3), Fortitudo Bologna (1)

Cantù

2

0

Pallacanestro Cantù (2)

Zagreb

2

0

Cibona (2)

Istanbul

1

3

Fenerbahçe (1)

Fenerbahçe (2), Anadolu Efes (1)

Tbilisi

1

1

Dinamo Tbilisi (1)

Dinamo Tbilisi (1)

Badalona

1

1

Joventut (1)

Joventut (1)

Kaunas

1

1

Žalgiris (1)

Žalgiris (1)

Sarajevo

1

0

Bosna (1)

Rome

1

0

Virtus Roma (1)

Belgrade

1

0

Partizan (1)

Limoges

1

0

Limoges CSP (1)

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Madrid ( /məˈdrɪd/ , Spanish : [ maˈðɾið ] ) [ n. 1 ] is the capital and most populous city of Spain . The city has almost 3.3 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million . It is the second-largest city in the European Union ( EU ) , surpassed only by Berlin , and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU , smaller only than Paris . The municipality covers 604.3 km2 ( 233.3 sq mi ) . Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid ( which comprises the city of Madrid , its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages ) ; this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha . As the capital city of Spain , seat of government , and residence of the Spanish monarch , Madrid is also the political , economic and cultural centre of the country . The current mayor is José Luis Martínez-Almeida from the People 's Party . The Madrid urban agglomeration has the third-largest GDP in the European Union and its influence in politics , education , entertainment , environment , media , fashion , science , culture , and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world 's major global cities . Madrid is home to two world-famous football clubs , Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid . Due to its economic output , high standard of living , and market size , Madrid is considered the major financial centre and the leading economic hub of the Iberian Peninsula and of Southern Europe . It hosts the head offices of the vast majority of major Spanish companies , such as Telefónica , IAG or Repsol . Madrid is also the 10th most liveable city in the world according to Monocle magazine , in its 2017 index .
Real Madrid Baloncesto ( English : Real Madrid Basketball ) is a Spanish professional basketball team that was founded in 1931 , as a division of the Real Madrid CF multi sports club . They play domestically in the Liga ACB , and internationally in the EuroLeague . As successful as the Real Madrid athletic association 's football club , the basketball team has been the most successful of its peers in both Spain and Europe . The Real Madrid squads have won a record 35 Spanish League championships , including in 7-in-a-row and 10-in-a-row sequences . They have also won a record 28 Spanish Cup titles , a record 10 EuroLeague Championships , and a record 4 Saporta Cups . Madrid has also won a record 5 Intercontinental Cups , and they have also won 3 Triple Crowns . Some of the club 's star players over the years have included : Arvydas Sabonis , Dražen Petrović , Rudy Fernández , Serge Ibaka , Dražen Dalipagić , Nikola Mirotić , Juan Antonio Corbalán , Fernando Martín , Alberto Herreros , Dejan Bodiroga , and Luka Dončić . Real Madrid also has a developmental basketball team that plays in the amateur level Spanish 4th-tier Liga EBA , called Real Madrid B .
Moscow ( /ˈmɒskoʊ/ , in US mainly : /ˈmɒskaʊ/ ; Russian : Москва , tr . Moskva , IPA : [ mɐˈskva ] ( listen ) ) is the capital and most populous city of Russia , with approximately 12.6 million residents within the city limits , 17 million within the urban area and 20 million within the metropolitan area . Moscow is one of Russia 's federal cities . Moscow is a major political , economic , cultural , and scientific centre of Russia and Eastern Europe . It is the second-most populous city in Europe , the most populous city entirely within Europe , as well as the largest city ( by area ) on the European continent . By broader definitions , Moscow is among the world 's largest cities , being the 24th largest metropolitan area , the 16th largest urban area , and the 10th largest by population within city limits worldwide . Moscow has been ranked as the ninth most expensive city in the world and has one of the world 's largest urban economies , being ranked as an alpha global city , and is also one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world . Moscow is home to the third-highest number of billionaires of any city in the world , and has the highest number of billionaires of any city in Europe . Moscow is the northernmost and coldest megacity on the Earth . It is home to the Ostankino Tower , the tallest free standing structure in Europe ; the Federation Tower , the second-tallest skyscraper in Europe ; and the Moscow International Business Center . Moscow is the largest city on the European continent by area . Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia , it is well known for its architecture , particularly its historic buildings such as Saint Basil 's Cathedral in Russian architectural style with a richly decorated and multicolored facade .
PBC CSKA Moscow ( Russian : ПБК ЦСКА Москва ) is a Russian professional basketball team based in Moscow , Russia . The club is a member of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague . CSKA won two titles between 2006 and 2008 , as well as between 2016 and 2019 , in Europe 's principal club competition , the EuroLeague , making the final in all seasons these years , and in total has advanced to the EuroLeague Final Four 17 times in the 21st century . CSKA is dominating in VTB United League , winning all but one titles up-to-date . With 8 EuroLeague championships , one NEBL championship , 50 home league championships , 7 home cups and 10 VTB United League titles in total , CSKA is the most successful basketball team in Russia ( former Soviet Union ) , and is also one of the most successful basketball teams in Europe . In EuroLeague in 2006 CSKA won its first title in a long time , defeating Maccabi 73-69 in the final in Prague . Next year the team lost in the 2007 final 93-91 to Panathinaikos on the Greens ' home floor , the Nikos Galis Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens . In 2008 , they won a rematch of the 2006 final against Maccabi 91-77 in Madrid . In 2009 , they lost a rematch of the 2007 final against Panathinaikos 73-71 in Berlin . The club competed in 8 consecutive EuroLeague Final Fours from 2003 to 2010 , which is an all-time record . CSKA then won its seventh title in 2016 , after beating Fenerbahçe in the final , by a score of 101-96 , in overtime . The last European title up-to-date was won in 2019 , when CSKA defeated Anadolu Efes in the final in Vitoria-Gasteiz .
Tel Aviv-Yafo , often referred to as just Tel Aviv , is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel . Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 451,523 , it is the economic and technological center of the country . If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel , Tel Aviv is the country 's second most populous city after Jerusalem ; if not , Tel Aviv is the most populous city before West Jerusalem . [ a ] Tel Aviv is governed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality , headed by Mayor Ron Huldai , and is home to many foreign embassies . [ b ] It is a global city and is ranked 25th in the Global Financial Centres Index . Tel Aviv has the third- or fourth-largest economy and the largest economy per capita in the Middle East . The city has the 31st highest cost of living in the world . Tel Aviv receives over 2.5 million international visitors annually . A party capital in the Middle East , it has a lively nightlife and 24-hour culture . Tel Aviv has been called The World 's Vegan Food Capital , as it possesses the highest per capita population of vegans in the world , with many vegan eateries throughout the city . Tel Aviv is home to Tel Aviv University , the largest university in the country with more than 30,000 students . The city was founded in 1909 by the Yishuv ( Jewish residents ) as a modern housing estate on the outskirts of the ancient port city of Jaffa , then part of the Jerusalem province of Ottoman Syria .
Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C . , known for sponsorship reasons as the Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv ( מ.כ . מכבי פוקס תל-אביב ) , is a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv , Israel . The team plays in the Israeli Premier League and internationally in the EuroLeague . The club started in the mid-1930s , as part of the Maccabi Tel Aviv Sports Club , which had been founded in 1906 . With 6 EuroLeague championships ( including the 2001 FIBA SuproLeague ) , one Adriatic League championship , 52 Israeli League championships , 44 Israeli State Cup titles , and 7 Israeli League Cup titles , Maccabi has been the most successful basketball team in Israel , and is also one of the most successful basketball teams outside of North America . Players such as Tal Brody , Miki Berkovich , Jim Boatwright , Kevin Magee , Earl Williams , and Aulcie Perry ; and more recently , Derrick Sharp , Šarūnas Jasikevičius , Tal Burstein , Anthony Parker , and Nikola Vujčić , have been among the elite of Europe 's basketball players .
Athens ( /ˈæθɪnz/ ATH-inz ; Greek : Αθήνα , romanized : Athína [ aˈθina ] ( listen ) ; Ancient Greek : Ἀθῆναι , romanized : Athênai ( pl . ) [ atʰɛ̂ːnai̯ ] ) is the capital and largest city of Greece . Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world 's oldest cities , with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence started somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC . Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus . A center for the arts , learning and philosophy , home of Plato 's Academy and Aristotle 's Lyceum , it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy , largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent , and in particular the Romans . In modern times , Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic , financial , industrial , maritime , political and cultural life in Greece . Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centers in southeastern Europe . It has a large financial sector , and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe , and the second largest in the world . The Municipality of Athens ( also City of Athens ) , which actually constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire city , had a population of 664,046 ( in 2011 ) within its official limits , and a land area of 38.96 km2 ( 15.04 sq mi ) . The urban area of Athens ( Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus ) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits , with a population of 3,090,508 ( in 2011 ) over an area of 412 km2 ( 159 sq mi ) . According to Eurostat in 2011 , the functional urban area ( FUA ) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union ( the 6th most populous capital city of the EU ) , with a population of 3.8 million people . Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland and the warmest major city in Europe .
Panathinaikos B.C . ( Greek : ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός ) , also known simply as Panathinaikos , or by its current name Panathinaikos B.C . OPAP for sponsorship reasons , is the professional basketball team of the major Athens-based multi-sport club Panathinaikos A.O . It is owned by the billionaire Giannakopoulos family . The parent athletic club was founded in 1908 , while the basketball team was created in 1919 , being one of the oldest in Greece . Alongside Aris , they are the only un-relegated teams with participation in every Greek First Division Championship until today . Panathinaikos has developed into the most successful basketball club in Greek basketball 's history , and one of the most successful clubs in European basketball , creating its own dynasty . They have won six EuroLeague Championships , thirty-seven Greek Basket League Championships , nineteen Greek Cups , one Intercontinental Cup and two Triple Crowns . They also hold the record for most consecutive Greek League titles , as they are the only team to have won nine consecutive championships ( 2003-2011 ) , as well as for the most consecutive Greek Basketball Cup titles ( six in a row ) from 2012 to 2017 . Panathinaikos counts one more championship , that took place in 1921 and was organized by YMCA , but it is not recognized by HEBA , because it was before the creation of Hellenic Basketball Federation . The team plays its home games at the O.A.C.A . Olympic Indoor Hall , which has a maximum capacity of 19,250 for basketball games .
AEK Basketball Club ( Greek : ΚΑΕ ΑΕΚ [ ˈaek ] ; Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupóleos , Athletic Union of Constantinople ) , also known as AEK B.C . or AEK , and more commonly known in European competitions as AEK Athens , is a Greek professional basketball club based in Athens , Greece , part of the major multi-sport club AEK . The club was established in Athens in 1924 by Greek refugees from Constantinople in the wake of the Greco-Turkish War ( 1919-1922 ) . AEK is one of the three most popular and successful teams in Greece ( including Panathinaikos and Olympiacos ) especially in European achievements , with millions of fans in both Greece and Cyprus as well as in the Greek communities all over the world , mainly in Australia , United Kingdom and North America . AEK was the first-ever Greek basketball team , not only to reach a European Cup Final , but also to win a European title . On April 4 , 1968 , AEK defeated Slavia VŠ Praha by a score of 89-82 , in Athens in front of 80,000 fans . They have won the Greek League 8 times ( 1957-58 , 1962-63 , 1963-64 , 1964-65 , 1965-66 , 1967-68 , 1969-70 , 2001-02 ) , and the Greek Cup 5 times ( 1980-81 , 1999-00 , 2000-01 , 2017-18 , 2019-20 ) , while they have also twice won the FIBA Saporta Cup ( former European Cup Winners ' Cup ) ( 1967-68 and 1999-00 ) . AEK won the Champions League on May 6 , 2018 , defeating Monaco by a score of 100-94 and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup on February 17 , 2019 , defeating Flamengo by a score of 86-70 . Well-known players that have played with the club over the years have included : Rolando Blackman , Ricky Pierce , Danny Vranes , Ruben Patterson , Kurt Rambis , J.R. Holden , Willie Anderson , Joe Arlauckas , Anthony Bowie , Arijan Komazec , Martin Müürsepp , Clint Richardson , Bill Edwards , Victor Alexander , Claudio Coldebella , İbrahim Kutluay , Pero Antić , Carl English , Pops Mensah-Bonsu , Bane Prelević , Georgios Amerikanos , Georgios Trontzos , Vassilis Goumas , Minas Gekos , Pavlos Stamelos , Kostas Patavoukas , Angelos Koronios , Michalis Kakiouzis , Nikos Chatzis , Jake Tsakalidis , Nikos Zisis , Nasos Galakteros , Dimos Dikoudis , Dimitris Papanikolaou , Ioannis Bourousis and Mario Chalmers . AEK B.C . has been named as the best Greek team in all sports , at either the sports club or national team level , on three separate occasions , in 1965 , 1966 , and 1968 , by SJA of Greece ( the Sports Journalists ' Association of Greece , Greek : ΠΣΑΤ ) .
Varese ( UK : /vəˈreɪzeɪ , -zi/ və-RAY-zay , -⁠zee , US : /vɑːˈreɪseɪ/ var-AY-say , Italian : [ vaˈreːze ] ( listen ) or [ vaˈreːse ] ; Varesino : Varés [ ʋaˈreːs ] ; Latin : Baretium ; archaic German : Väris ) is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy , northern Italy , 55 kilometres ( 34 mi ) north-west of Milan . The population of Varese in 2018 has reached 80,559 . It is the capital of the Province of Varese . The hinterland or exurban part of the city is called Varesotto .
Pallacanestro Varese , also called by its current sponsor 's name , the Openjobmetis Varese , is an Italian professional basketball club based in Varese , Lombardy . Founded in 1945 , the team plays in the Italian first division LBA . For past club sponsorship names , see sponsorship names .
Piraeus ( /paɪˈriːəs , pɪˈreɪəs/ ; Greek : Πειραιάς Pireás [ pireˈas ] , Ancient Greek : Πειραιεύς , Peiraieús , pronounced [ peːrai̯eús ] ) is a port city in the region of Attica , Greece . Piraeus is located within the Athens urban area , 12 kilometres ( 7 miles ) southwest from its city centre ( municipality of Athens ) , and lies along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf . According to the 2011 census , Piraeus had a population of 163.688 people within its administrative limits , making it the fifth largest municipality in Greece and the second largest within the urban area of the Greek capital , following the municipality of Athens . The municipality of Piraeus and several other suburban municipalities within the regional unit of Piraeus form the greater Piraeus area , with a total population of 448,997 , and is part οf Athens urban area . Piraeus has a long recorded history , dating to ancient Greece . The city was founded in the early 5th century BC , when this area was selected to become the new port of classical Athens and was built as a prototype harbour , concentrating all the import and transit trade of Athens . During the Golden Age of Athens the Long Walls were constructed to fortify Athens and its port ( Piraeus ) . Consequently , it became the chief harbour of ancient Greece , but declined gradually after the 3rd century B.C. , growing once more in the 19th century , after Athens ' declaration as the capital of Greece . In the modern era , Piraeus is a large city , bustling with activity and an integral part of Athens , acting as home to the country 's biggest harbour and bearing all the characteristics of a huge marine and commercial-industrial center . The port of Piraeus is the chief port in Greece , the largest passenger port in Europe and the second largest in the world , servicing about 20 million passengers annually . With a throughput of 1.4 million TEUs , Piraeus is placed among the top ten ports in container traffic in Europe and the top container port in the Eastern Mediterranean . The municipality hosted events in both the 1896 and 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens .
Olympiacos B.C . ( Greek : ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός Σ.Φ.Π . ) , commonly referred to as Olympiacos and Olympiacos Piraeus , is a Greek professional basketball club based in Piraeus , Athens , part of the major multi-sport club , Olympiacos CFP . The team currently competes only in the EuroLeague , after their decision to withdraw from the 2018-19 games against arch-rival Panathinaikos over long-standing refereeing disputes ; thus , the club is represented by a reserve team for the domestic competitions , called Olympiacos B.C . B Development Team . The parent club was founded in 1925 , with the basketball team created in 1931 , and their home ground is the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus . Olympiacos has been established as one of the most successful clubs in Greek basketball history and one of the most successful clubs in European basketball , having won three EuroLeagues , one FIBA Intercontinental Cup , one Triple Crown , twelve Greek League titles and nine Greek Cups . As a traditional European powerhouse , Olympiacos have also been five times EuroLeague runners-up and , having played a total of eight finals , they are the Greek club with the most EuroLeague Final appearances . They have also participated in ten EuroLeague Final Fours . The first major achievement of Olympiacos in European competitions was their presence in the 1978-79 FIBA European Champions Cup semifinals group stage , but it was in the 1990s that Olympiacos made their biggest mark . They became the first ever Greek club that reached the EuroLeague Final , being runners-up in two consecutive seasons ( 1994 and 1995 ) , winning their first EuroLeague title in 1997 , after a convincing 73-58 win to Barcelona in Rome , which was a record margin win at the time for one-leg final in the competition 's history . In the same season , they achieved the first Triple Crown for a Greek team and as European champions they played in the 1997 McDonald 's Championship , where they met in the final the Michael Jordan 's NBA champions , the Chicago Bulls .
Milan ( /mɪˈlæn/ , US also /mɪˈlɑːn/ , Italian : Milano [ miˈlaːno ] ( listen ) , Milanese : [ miˈlãː ] ( listen ) ) is a city in northern Italy , capital of Lombardy , and the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome . Milan served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire , the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia . The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million while its metropolitan city has 3.23 million inhabitants . Its continuously built-up urban area , that stretches well beyond the boundaries of its administrative metropolitan city , is the fourth largest in the EU with 5.27 million inhabitants . The population within the wider Milan metropolitan area , also known as Greater Milan , is estimated at 8.2 million , making it by far the largest metropolitan area in Italy and the 4th largest in the EU . Milan is considered a leading alpha global city , with strengths in the field of the art , commerce , design , education , entertainment , fashion , finance , healthcare , media , services , research and tourism . Its business district hosts Italy 's stock exchange ( Italian : Borsa Italiana ) , and the headquarters of national and international banks and companies . In terms of GDP , it has the second-largest economy among EU cities after Paris , and is the wealthiest among EU non-capital cities . Milan is considered part of the Blue Banana and one of the Four Motors for Europe . The city has been recognized as one of the world 's four fashion capitals thanks to several international events and fairs , including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair , which are currently among the world 's biggest in terms of revenue , visitors and growth . It hosted the Universal Exposition in 1906 and 2015 . The city hosts numerous cultural institutions , academies and universities , with 11% of the national total enrolled students .
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano , also known as AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan after its title sponsor , is an LBA Italian professional basketball team , based in Milan , Italy . Its colors are red and white , and the team is sometimes referred as Scarpette Rosse ( Little Red Shoes ) because team officials imported red Converse All-Star shoes for players from the United States . The tag line stuck , and the nickname is still used by many fans today . As per custom in the Italian league , sponsorship has kept the team name changing frequently . From 1930 until 1955 , it was called Borletti Milano . From 1956 to 1973 , it was renamed Simmenthal . Other famous sponsorship names were Billy , Simac , Tracer , and Philips , in the 1980s . For past club sponsorship names , see the list below . Olimpia is the most titled basketball club in Italy , having won 28 Italian League championships , 6 Italian National Cups , 3 Italian Super Cups , 3 EuroLeague , 1 FIBA Intercontinental Cup , 3 FIBA Saporta Cups , 2 FIBA Korać Cups and many junior titles .
Riga ( /ˈriːɡə/ ; Latvian : Rīga [ ˈriːɡa ] ( listen ) ; Livonian : Rīgõ ) is the capital of Latvia and is home to 632,614 inhabitants ( 2019 ) , which is a third of Latvia 's population . Being significantly larger than other cities of Latvia , Riga is the country 's primate city . It is also the largest city in the three Baltic states and is home to one tenth of the three Baltic states ' combined population . The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea . Riga 's territory covers 307.17 km2 ( 118.60 sq mi ) and lies 1-10 m ( 3 ft 3 in-32 ft 10 in ) above sea level , on a flat and sandy plain . Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member . Riga 's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site , noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture . Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014 , along with Umeå in Sweden . Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit , the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 , the 2006 IIHF Men 's World Ice Hockey Championships and the 2013 World Women 's Curling Championship . It is home to the European Union 's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ( BEREC ) . In 2016 , Riga received over 1.4 million visitors . The city is served by Riga International Airport , the largest and busiest airport in the Baltic states .
Rīgas ASK ( Rīgas Atlētika Sporta Klubs ) was a professional basketball club that was based in Riga , Latvian SSR .
Split ( /ˈsplɪt/ , as the English word split ; Croatian pronunciation : [ splît ] ( listen ) ; see other names ) is the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia , with about 250,000 people living in its urban area . It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings . An intraregional transport hub and popular tourist destination , the city is linked to the Adriatic islands and the Apennine peninsula . Home to Diocletian 's Palace , built for the Roman emperor in AD 305 , the city was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos ( Aσπάλαθος ) in the 3rd or 2nd century BC . It became a prominent settlement around 650 when it succeeded the ancient capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia , Salona . After the sack of Salona by the Avars and Slavs , the fortified Palace of Diocletian was settled by Roman refugees . Split became a Byzantine city . Later it drifted into the sphere of the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Croatia , with the Byzantines retaining nominal suzerainty . For much of the High and Late Middle Ages , Split enjoyed autonomy as a free city of the Dalmatian city-states , caught in the middle of a struggle between Venice and Croatia ( in union with Hungary ) for control over the Dalmatian cities . Venice eventually prevailed and during the early modern period Split remained a Venetian city , a heavily fortified outpost surrounded by Ottoman territory . Its hinterland was won from the Ottomans in the Morean War of 1699 , and in 1797 , as Venice fell to Napoleon , the Treaty of Campo Formio rendered the city to the Habsburg Monarchy . In 1805 , the Peace of Pressburg added it to the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and in 1806 it was included in the French Empire , becoming part of the Illyrian Provinces in 1809 .
Košarkaški klub Split , commonly referred to as KK Split or simply Split , is a Croatian professional basketball club from Split , that plays in the ABA League and the Croatian League .
Barcelona ( /ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ BAR-sə-LOH-nə , Catalan : [ bəɾsəˈlonə ] , Spanish : [ baɾθeˈlona ] ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain . It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia , as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain . With a population of 1.6 million within city limits , its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people , making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris , the Ruhr area , Madrid , and Milan . It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea , located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs , and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range , the tallest peak of which is 512 metres ( 1,680 feet ) high . Founded as a Roman city , in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona . After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon , Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia . Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination . Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner , which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites . The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona . The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments . Barcelona is one of the world 's leading tourist , economic , trade fair and cultural centres , and its influence in commerce , education , entertainment , sports , media , fashion , science , and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities . It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe , 24th in the world ( before Zürich , after Frankfurt ) and a financial centre .
FC Barcelona Bàsquet ( English : FC Barcelona Basketball ) , commonly referred to as FC Barcelona ( Catalan pronunciation : [ fubˈbɔl ˈklub bəɾsəˈlonə ] ( listen ) ) and colloquially known as Barça ( [ ˈbaɾsə ] ) , is a Spanish professional basketball club . It is a part of the FC Barcelona multi sports club , and was founded on 24 August 1926 , which makes it the oldest club in the Liga ACB . The club competes domestically in the Liga ACB and in the EuroLeague . Two times European champions , Barça completed a triple crown in 2003 by winning the season 's league , cup and EuroLeague . The team plays its home games at Palau Blaugrana , which was opened on 23 October 1971 . They share the facilities with the roller hockey , futsal , and handball teams of the club . Some of the well-known players that have played with the team included Pau Gasol , Rony Seikaly , Marc Gasol , Anderson Varejão , Juan Carlos Navarro , Jaka Lakovič , Šarūnas Jasikevičius , Dejan Bodiroga , Gianluca Basile , Ricky Rubio , Juan Antonio San Epifanio , Saša Đorđević , and Tony Massenburg . FC Barcelona also has a reserve team , called FC Barcelona Bàsquet B , that plays in the Spanish 2nd-tier LEB Oro .
Bologna ( /bəˈloʊnjə/ , UK also /bəˈlɒnjə/ , Italian : [ boˈloɲɲa ] ( listen ) ; Bolognese : Bulåggna [ buˈlʌɲːa ] ; Latin : Bononia ) is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy . It is the seventh most populous city in Italy , at the heart of a metropolitan area of about one million people . Of Etruscan origin , the city has been a major urban centre for centuries , first under the Etruscans , then under the Romans ( Bononia ) , then again in the Middle Ages , as a free municipality and signoria , when it was among the largest European cities by population . Famous for its towers , churches and lengthy porticoes , Bologna has a well-preserved historical centre , thanks to a careful restoration and conservation policy which began at the end of the 1970s . Home to the oldest university in the world , the University of Bologna , established in AD 1088 , the city has a large student population that gives it a cosmopolitan character . In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006 , a UNESCO City of Music and became part of the Creative Cities Network . Bologna is an important agricultural , industrial , financial and transport hub , where many large mechanical , electronic and food companies have their headquarters as well as one of the largest permanent trade fairs in Europe . According to the most recent data gathered by the European Regional Economic Growth Index ( E-REGI ) of 2009 , Bologna is the first Italian city and the 47th European city in terms of its economic growth rate . As a consequence , Bologna is also one of the wealthiest cities in Italy , often ranking as one of the top cities in terms of quality of life in the country : in 2011 it ranked 1st out of 107 Italian cities .
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna , known for sponsorship reasons as Segafredo Virtus Bologna , is an Italian professional basketball club based in Bologna , Emilia-Romagna . The club was founded in 1929 , which makes it the oldest club in Italy and one of the oldest one in Europe . Virtus is the second most titled basketball club in Italy after Olimpia Milano , having won 15 Italian national championships , 8 Italian National Cups and 1 Italian Supercup . Moreover , it is one of the most successful teams in Europe , having won two EuroLeagues , one FIBA Saporta Cup and one Basketball Champions League . It currently plays in the Italian first division LBA as well as in the EuroCup . Some of the club 's star players over the years have included : Renato Villalta , Jim McMillian , Krešimir Ćosić , Micheal Ray Richardson , Roberto Brunamonti , Jure Zdovc , Predrag Danilović , Arijan Komazec , Orlando Woolridge , Zoran Savić , Bane Prelević , Radoslav Nesterović , Antoine Rigaudeau , Marko Jarić , Manu Ginóbili , Matjaž Smodiš and Miloš Teodosić .
Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna 103 , currently known as Pompea Fortitudo Bologna for sponsorship reasons , is a basketball club based in Bologna , Italy . It plays in the first division Lega Basket Serie A ( LBA ) .
Cantù ( Italian pronunciation : [ kanˈtu ] ; Brianzöö : Cantuu [ kãˈtyː ] ) is a city and comune in the Province of Como , located at the center of the Brianza zone in Lombardy . It is the second largest city in Brianza .
Pallacanestro Cantù , known for sponsorship reasons as S.Bernardo-Cinelandia Cantù , is an Italian professional basketball club that is based in Cantù , Lombardy . On the European-wide club competition scene , Cantù is second to Real Madrid - against whom they have an 8-2 record - for European trophies won , with twelve titles ( two EuroLeague , four FIBA Saporta Cups , four FIBA Korać Cups and also two FIBA Intercontinental Cups . ) , in addition to three domestic Italian Leagues and two Italian Supercups .
Zagreb ( /ˈzɑːɡrɛb , ˈzæɡrɛb , zɑːˈɡrɛb/ ; Croatian pronunciation : [ zǎːɡreb ] ( listen ) ) is the capital and the largest city of Croatia . It is located in the northwest of the country , along the Sava river , at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain . Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately 122 m ( 400 ft ) above sea level . The estimated population of the city in 2018 was 820,678 . The population of the Zagreb urban agglomeration is 1,086,528 , approximately a quarter of the total population of Croatia . Zagreb is a city with a rich history dating from the Roman times to the present day . The oldest settlement located in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia , in today 's Ščitarjevo . The name Zagreb is recorded in 1134 , in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol in 1094 . Zagreb became a free royal town in 1242 . In 1851 Zagreb had its first mayor , Janko Kamauf . Zagreb has special status as a Croatian administrative division and is a consolidated city-county ( but separated from Zagreb County ) , and is administratively subdivided into 17 city districts . Most of them are at a low elevation along the river Sava valley , whereas northern and northeastern city districts , such as Podsljeme and Sesvete districts are situated in the foothills of the Medvednica mountain , making the city 's geographical image rather diverse .
KK Cibona ( English : BC Cibona ) , commonly known as Cibona or Cibona Zagreb , is a Croatian professional basketball club based in Zagreb , Croatia . The club competes in the ABA League and the Croatian League . The club is a founding member and shareholder of the Adriatic Basketball Association .
Istanbul ( /ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ , also US : /ˈɪstænbʊl/ ; Turkish : İstanbul [ isˈtanbuɫ ] ( listen ) ) , formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the most populous city in Turkey and the country 's economic , cultural and historic center . Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia , straddling the Bosporus strait ( which separates Europe and Asia ) between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea . Its commercial and historical center lies on the European side and about a third of its population lives in suburbs on the Asian side of the Bosporus . With a total population of around 15 million residents in its metropolitan area , Istanbul is one of the world 's most populous cities , ranking as the world 's fifth-largest city proper and the largest European city . The city is the administrative center of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality ( coterminous with Istanbul Province ) . Founded under the name of Byzantion ( Βυζάντιον ) on the Sarayburnu promontory around 660 BCE , the city grew in size and influence , becoming one of the most important cities in history . After its reestablishment as Constantinople in 330 CE , it served as an imperial capital for almost 16 centuries , during the Roman/Byzantine ( 330-1204 ) , Latin ( 1204-1261 ) , Palaiologos Byzantine ( 1261-1453 ) and Ottoman ( 1453-1922 ) empires . It was instrumental in the advancement of Christianity during Roman and Byzantine times , before the Ottomans conquered the city in 1453 CE and transformed it into an Islamic stronghold and the seat of the Ottoman Caliphate . Under the name Constantinople it was the Ottoman capital until 1923 . The capital was then moved to Ankara and the city was renamed Istanbul . The city held the strategic position between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean . It was also on the historic Silk Road .
Fenerbahçe Basketball ( Turkish : Fenerbahçe Basketbol ) , commonly known as Fenerbahçe ( Turkish pronunciation : [ feˈnæɾbahtʃe ] ) , currently also known as Fenerbahçe Beko for sponsorship reasons , are a professional basketball team and the men 's basketball department of Fenerbahçe SK , a major Turkish multi-sport club based in Istanbul , Turkey . They are one of the most successful clubs in Turkish basketball history , the only Turkish team to have won the EuroLeague , as well as 12 Turkish championships ( 9 titles in the Turkish Super League and 3 in the former Turkish Basketball Championship ) , 7 Turkish Cups , and 7 Turkish Super Cups , among others . They play their home matches at the club 's own Ülker Sports Arena . Besides the European championship title in 2017 , which was secured by a convincing 80-64 win against Greek powerhouse Olympiacos in the final , Fenerbahçe have also been EuroLeague runners-up in 2016 and 2018 . Fener also have played in five consecutive EuroLeague Final Fours ( 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 ) to date , a record in Turkish basketball . Currently , Fenerbahçe are dominating the Turkish Super League , which is considered to be one of the best European national domestic basketball leagues . The club swept through the Turkish League playoffs in the 2017-18 season with only one defeat , defeating Tofaş in the finals , with a 4-1 series sweep . The team lost only four Turkish League matches in the whole season . Many memorable players in European basketball have played for Fenerbahçe over the years , some of which have included : İbrahim Kutluay , Mirsad Türkcan , Šarūnas Jasikevičius , Žan Tabak , Conrad McRae , Nemanja Bjelica , Ömer Aşık , Thabo Sefolosha , Linas Kleiza , Ömer Onan , David Andersen , Harun Erdenay , Damir Mršić , Bojan Bogdanović , Semih Erden , Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf , Tanoka Beard , Nikos Zisis , James Gist , Gordan Giriček , Mike Batiste , Marko Milič , Will Solomon , Bo McCalebb , Ekpe Udoh , Pero Antić , Luigi Datome , Nikola Kalinić , Kostas Sloukas , Jan Veselý , Ali Muhammed , Nicolò Melli , and Bogdan Bogdanović . Since 2013 the coach of the team is Željko Obradović , who is generally considered to be the greatest European coach in basketball history .
Anadolu Efes Spor Kulübü ( English : Anadolu Efes Sports Club ) , formerly known as Efes Pilsen , is a Turkish professional basketball team that is based in Istanbul , Turkey . It is the most successful club in the history of the Turkish Super League ( BSL ) , having won the league 's championship 14 times . Efes won a total of 37 domestic trophies , more than any other Turkish basketball club . The home arena of Anadolu Efes S.K . is the Sinan Erdem Dome , in Istanbul , which has a seating capacity of 16,000 for basketball games . The club has its own practice facility in the district of Bahçelievler , which was built in 1982 . The team competes in the Turkish Super League and the EuroLeague . The team is owned by the Efes Beverage Group . Anadolu Efes has developed a fierce rivalry with Fenerbahçe in recent years . The two clubs often meet in playoff series and cup finals .
Tbilisi ( English : /təbɪˈliːsi , təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see , tə-BIL-ih-see ; Georgian : თბილისი [ tʰbilisi ] ( listen ) ) , in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis ( /ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-lis ) , is the capital and the largest city of Georgia , lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people . Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia , and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics . Between 1801 and 1917 , then part of the Russian Empire , Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy , governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus . Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia , and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road , throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers . The city 's location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for various energy and trade projects . Tbilisi 's diverse history is reflected in its architecture , which is a mix of medieval , neoclassical , Beaux Arts , Art Nouveau , Stalinist and the Modern structures . Historically , Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural , ethnic , and religious backgrounds , though it is currently overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian . Its notable tourist destinations include cathedrals Sameba and Sioni , Freedom Square , Rustaveli Avenue and Agmashenebeli Avenue , medieval Narikala Fortress , the pseudo-Moorish Opera Theater , and the Georgian National Museum . The climate in Tbilisi mostly ranges from 18 to 30 °C ( 64 to 86 °F ) .
BC Dinamo Tbilisi ( Georgian : საკალათბურთო კლუბი , ,დინამო ) is a professional basketball club that is based in Tbilisi , that plays in the Georgian Superliga . It is one of the oldest and most successful basketball clubs of Georgia and the former USSR , having won numerous national titles and the 1962 FIBA European Champions Cup ( EuroLeague ) . The club 's traditional colours are blue and white , but for sponsorship reasons , they currently play in orange and white strips ( colours of Bank of Georgia ) .
Badalona ( Catalan pronunciation : [ bəðəˈlonə ] ) is a municipality to the immediate north east of Barcelona in Catalonia , Spain . It is located on the left bank of the small Besòs River and on the Mediterranean Sea , in the Barcelona metropolitan area . By population , it is the third largest city in Catalonia and the twenty-third in Spain . It became a city in 1897 .
Club Joventut de Badalona , S.A.D . ( Catalan pronunciation : [ ˈklub ʒuβənˈtud bəðəˈlonə ] ) is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona , Spain , playing in the Liga ACB and the EuroCup . Known to their fans as La Penya ( in English , The Club ) , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League . The only other two are Real Madrid and Estudiantes . In 1994 , Badalona was the champion of the FIBA European Champions ' Cup , which is now called the EuroLeague . Well-known players have included : Zoran Slavnić , Jordi Villacampa , Rafael Jofresa , Raül López , Rudy Fernández , Ricky Rubio and Joe Galvin .
Kaunas ( /ˈkaʊnəs/ ; Lithuanian : [ ˈkɐʊˑnɐs ] ( listen ) ; also see other names ) is the second-largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius and the historical centre of Lithuanian economic , academic , and cultural life . Kaunas was the biggest city and the centre of a county in the Duchy of Trakai of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Trakai Palatinate since 1413 . In the Russian Empire , it was the capital of the Kaunas Governorate from 1843 to 1915 . During the interwar period , it served as the temporary capital of Lithuania , when Vilnius was seized by Poland between 1920 and 1939 . During that period Kaunas was celebrated for its rich cultural and academic life , fashion , construction of countless Art Deco and Lithuanian National Romanticism architectural-style buildings as well as popular furniture , the interior design of the time , and a widespread café culture . The city interwar architecture is regarded as among the finest examples of European Art Deco and has received the European Heritage Label . It contributed to Kaunas being named as the first city in Central and Eastern Europe to be designated as a UNESCO City of Design . Kaunas has been selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022 , together with Esch-sur-Alzette , Luxembourg . The city is the capital of Kaunas County , and the seat of the Kaunas city municipality and the Kaunas District Municipality . It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaunas . Kaunas is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers , the Nemunas and the Neris , and is near the Kaunas Reservoir , the largest body of water in the whole of Lithuania . As defined by Eurostat , the population of Kaunas functional urban area , that stretches beyond the city limits , is estimated at 383,764 ( as of 2017 ) , while according to statistics of Kaunas territorial health insurance fund , there are 437,283 permanent inhabitants ( as of 2018 ) in Kaunas city and Kaunas district municipalities combined .
Basketball Club Žalgiris ( Lithuanian : Krepšinio klubas Žalgiris ) is a professional basketball team that is based in Kaunas , Lithuania , and competes domestically in the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga ( LKL , Lithuanian Basketball League ) . Founded in 1944 , it is one of the oldest teams in the EuroLeague . Žalgiris is one of 11 European clubs to hold long-term licenses with the EuroLeague , which provides a guaranteed place in the regular-season phase of this league . Since the 2011-12 season , Žalgiris plays its home games in Žalgiris Arena , which was built just before EuroBasket 2011 . The club 's name commemorates the victorious Battle of Žalgiris ( Battle of Grunwald ) . Both Žalgiris and Grunwald translate to green grove . Žalgiris has featured many Lithuanian basketball legends during its history , including Arvydas Sabonis , Modestas Paulauskas and Šarūnas Jasikevičius . Eight of the twelve Lithuanian basketball players to play in the North American National Basketball Association ( NBA ) have played for Žalgiris or were part of the Žalgiris youth program at one point in their careers . ( The eight are : Arvydas Sabonis , Šarūnas Marčiulionis , Šarūnas Jasikevičius , Zydrunas Ilgauskas , Donatas Motiejūnas , Mindaugas Kuzminskas , Darius Songaila and Martynas Andriuškevičius . ) The team is the most-decorated Lithuanian basketball club , having won twenty Lithuanian championships , five Soviet championships , one European championship , and having reached the Lithuanian league finals every season since the league 's 1993 formation .
Sarajevo ; see names in other languages ) is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina , with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits . The Sarajevo metropolitan area , including Sarajevo Canton , East Sarajevo and nearby municipalities , is home to 555,210 inhabitants . [ a ] Nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia , it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans . Sarajevo is the political , financial , social and cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent center of culture in the Balkans , with region-wide influence in entertainment , media , fashion and the arts . Due to its long history of religious and cultural diversity , Sarajevo is sometimes called the Jerusalem of Europe or Jerusalem of the Balkans . It is one of only a few major European cities to have a mosque , Catholic church , Orthodox church and synagogue within the same neighborhood . A regional center in education , the city is home to the Balkans first institution of tertiary education in the form of an Islamic madrasa , today part of the University of Sarajevo . Although settlement in the area stretches back to prehistoric times , the modern city arose as an Ottoman stronghold in the 15th century . Sarajevo has attracted international attention several times throughout its history . In 1885 , Sarajevo was the first city in Europe and the second city in the world to have a full-time electric tram network running through the city , following San Francisco . In 1914 , it was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by local Young Bosnia activist Gavrilo Princip that sparked World War I , which also ended Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and resulted in the creation of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia . Later , after World War II , the establishment of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina within the Second Yugoslavia led to a massive expansion of Sarajevo , then the constituent republic 's capital , which culminated with the hosting of the 1984 Winter Olympics marking a prosperous era for the city .
KK Bosna Royal ( Bosnian : Košarkaški klub Bosna Royal ) is a professional basketball team based in Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina , which became European champion by winning the 1978-79 FIBA European Champions Cup . It is the most successful Bosnian club of all time . KK Bosna Royal competes in the Basketball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina . It is part of the University Sport Society USD Bosna ( Bosnian : Univerzitetsko sportsko društvo Bosna ) .
Rome ( Latin and Italian : Roma [ ˈroːma ] ( listen ) ) is the capital city and a special comune of Italy ( named Comune di Roma Capitale ) . Rome also serves as the capital of the Lazio region . With 2,879,728 residents in 1,285 km2 ( 496.1 sq mi ) , it is also the country 's most populated comune . It is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits . It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome , which has a population of 4,355,725 residents , thus making it the second or third most populous metropolitan city in Italy depending on definition . Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula , within Lazio ( Latium ) , along the shores of the Tiber . Vatican City ( the smallest country in the world ) is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome , the only existing example of a country within a city ; for this reason Rome has sometimes been defined as the capital of two states . Rome 's history spans 28 centuries . While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC , the site has been inhabited for much longer , making it one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe . The city 's early population originated from a mix of Latins , Etruscans , and Sabines . Eventually , the city successively became the capital of the Roman Kingdom , the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire , and is regarded by many as the first ever Imperial City and metropolis . It was first called The Eternal City ( Latin : Urbs Aeterna ; Italian : La Città Eterna ) by the Roman poet Tibullus in the 1st century BC , and the expression was also taken up by Ovid , Virgil , and Livy .
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma , commonly known as Virtus Roma , is an Italian professional basketball club based in Rome , Lazio . It plays in the Lega Basket Serie A ( LBA ) , since the 2019-20 season . It was formerly a major side in Europe , winning the 1983-84 FIBA European Champions Cup ( EuroLeague ) , and at one time being one of only 13 clubs to hold a EuroLeague A license . However , its standing later waned , and Virtus became less competitive in both Europe and the domestic LBA - which it had won in 1983 - before being voluntarily relegated to the Italian second division in July 2015 . For past club sponsorship names , see sponsorship names .
Belgrade ( /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/ BEL-grayd ; Serbian : Beograd / Београд , lit . 'White City ' , pronounced [ beǒɡrad ] ( listen ) ; names in other languages ) is the capital and largest city of Serbia . It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula . The urban area of Belgrade has a population of 1.23 million , while nearly 1.7 million people live within the administrative limits of the City of Belgrade ( which encompasses almost all of its metropolitan area ) , a quarter of the total population of Serbia . One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe , the Vinča culture , evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC . In antiquity , Thraco-Dacians inhabited the region and , after 279 BC , Celts settled the city , naming it Singidūn . It was conquered by the Romans under the reign of Augustus and awarded Roman city rights in the mid-2nd century . It was settled by the Slavs in the 520s , and changed hands several times between the Byzantine Empire , the Frankish Empire , the Bulgarian Empire , and the Kingdom of Hungary before it became the seat of the Serbian king Stefan Dragutin in 1284 . In 1521 , Belgrade was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and became the seat of the Sanjak of Smederevo . It frequently passed from Ottoman to Habsburg rule , which saw the destruction of most of the city during the Austro-Ottoman wars . Belgrade was again named the capital of Serbia in 1841 . Northern Belgrade remained the southernmost Habsburg post until 1918 , when it was attached to the city , due to former Austro-Hungarian territories becoming the part of the new Kingdom of Serbs , Croats and Slovenes after World War I .
Košarkaški klub Partizan ( Serbian Cyrillic : Кошаркашки клуб Партизан , English : Partizan Basketball Club ) , commonly referred to as KK Partizan or simply Partizan , is a men 's professional basketball club based in Belgrade , Serbia . It is part of the multi-sports Belgrade-based club Partizan . The club is a founding member and shareholder of the Adriatic Basketball Association , and competes in the ABA League , the EuroCup and in the Basketball League of Serbia . Since 1945 , Partizan has won 48 trophies and is the holder of the 21 national champion titles . They have also won 16 national basketball cups , 6 Adriatic championships and 1 ABA League Supercup , and most notably the European Champion trophy at the Final Four of the EuroLeague in Istanbul in 1992 . The final game was notable for the buzzer-beater by Aleksandar Đorđević which ranks among the most famous shots in basketball history . They also won 3 Korać Cups in 1978 , 1979 and 1989 and participated in four Euroleague Final Fours . In September 2009 , Partizan became the first and to this day the only Serbian team to play an official game against an NBA team .