The first mention of the name of Begej of St. Djurdje dates from the 1319th. After the Austro-Turkish wars the settlement was completely depopulated. Serb border guards from Pomorisje settled there in 1751, and in 1753 the settlement was marked as a Serb village. The place is called Zitiste since the 1947th.

Sights:

- Orthodox Church in Banat Palace, dedicated to St. Petka
- Temple dedicated to the Emperor Lazar, located in the populated area of Banatsko Karadjordjevo
- Zitiste church dedicated to St. Djordje
- Statue of Rocky Balboa (the movie character)

Tourism:

- Area of Zitiste has a very rich offer, and the long tradition of hunting tourism. Hunting societies exist in every populated area

- Fishing in the municipality of Zitiste has a long tradition. Through the municipality Zitiste river Begej and Begej channel run, and aside to the rich rivers with many species of fish there are artificial lakes suitable for sport fishing.

Events:

- Meeting of veterans of folklore "Spomenar"
- Children's Masquerade “I also know ..."
- Festival of children's folklore ensembles "in Zitiste, in granary"
- Children meetings ‘I know and I’ ... "
- Cultural tourism event "Chicken fest"