Sights
In 1912, Meštrović designed a monumental fountain on the theme of the liberation of Serbia from the Turks which was to have stood at Terazije square. The center of the fountain's basin would have contained a five-stepped column representing five centuries of slavery under the Turks and it was intended that the "Victor" should stand on top of this. Read more
Churches in Belgrade
Preparations for the construction of one of the largest orthodox churches in the world started way back in 1894. The church is being built at the place where in 1594 Sinnan Pasha had the holy relics of St. Sava burned at the stake, after he had them brought over from the Mileševa Monastery. Read more
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Museums in Belgrade
The Residence of Princess Ljubica was erected by order of Miloš Obrenović in 1831. The edifice used to be a private residence of Princess Ljubica, Prince Miloš's wife. Contractor Hadži Nikola Živković did the construction. By its architectural composition and arrangement, the palace belongs to the Balkan style, with some western Baroque elements. Read more
Belgrade Fortress
At the end of the 1st century, due to its strategic importance, the Romans had built a castrum, as a permanent military camp for the 4th Flavius' Legion. After the Goths and Huns destroyed it, the fortification was rebuilt during the first decades the 6th century. Read more |
