Tag: History Museum
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Vuk and Dositej Museum
Vuk Karadžić Vuk was a reformer of the Serbian language, creator of the first modern Serbian dictionaries, collector of national folklore and poetry. Vuk’s legacy was donated to the National Museum by his daughter and famous painter Mina (Wilhelmina) Karadžić. It was first exhibited at the National Museum as a part of the Memorial Room
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Ethnographic museum
Why visit: One of the few places where you can actually get in touch with genuine Serbian culture, forgotten traditions and the incredibly rich mythology of the region. Located on the Students’ square, the ethnographic museum can give you a feel of what the homes looked like until the past century, the clothes people wore,
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Military Museum
The Military Museum is one of Belgrade’s most famous museums, located in the middle of Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress. The outdoor part of the museum is free to access and is composed of tanks, cannons, war trucks, boats and even a submarine, while the indoor gallery showcases the entire military (and related) history of
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Nebojša tower
Also known as: Kula Nebojša, Nebojšina Kula Nebojša tower is one of the few remaining monuments of medieval Belgrade, a four level cannon tower built around 1460 to protect the entrance to the Danube port, and belongs to the oldest type of early artillery canon towers. During late Turkish rule, it was converted into a dungeon where
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Princess Ljubica residence
Also known as: Konak Knjeginje Ljubice, Princess Ljubica palace Why visit: history, culture, exhibitions, coffee with the curator The residence of Princess Ljubica was built between 1829 and 1831 by Hadži-Nikola Živković, a pioneer of contemporary Serbian architecture. The residence was built by order of prince Miloš Obrenović for his wife Ljubica and their children,
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Historical Museum of Serbia
Address:Trg Nikole Pašića 11; Residence of Prince Miloš in Topčider: Rakovički put bb Working hours: Every day except Mondays: October 1 – April 1: 11-16; April 1 – October 1: 10-17 Web: Historical Museum of Serbia Information The Serbian history museum owns a significant collection of objects related to historical events and personalities of Serbia
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National museum of Serbia
The National Museum is the largest and oldest museum in Serbia. The museum houses a collection of over 400.000 objects including many famous masterpieces of national and international art from all periods as well as some priceless monuments from the Roman era. It is located on the Republic Square. Unfortunately, it’s been closed during the
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Tito mausoleum and History Museum of Yugoslavia
Also known as: 25 Maj (25th. May), Kuća Cveća (House of Flowers), Muzej Istorije Jugoslavije (History Museum of Yugoslavia) Why visit: History of Yugoslavia, tomb of Josip Broz Tito, Display of his treasures, interesting collections Besides Tito’s grave, a pilgrimage destination for all “Yugonostalgic” crowds, the museum showcases Tito’s presents, personal objects, as well as many