Topčider

In Topčider Park one finds plane trees which are some of the oldest ones in Europe. In 1831, Prince Miloš built his quarters here. Milošev Konak (the residence of Prince Miloš) can be visited and has some fascinating old photos of the residences of the Obrenović family in Serbia, dating back to the 19th century. Topčider is easily accessible from the center of Belgrade by tramway (on one of the very first tram lines built in Belgrade).

Picture from top to bottom: Topčider Park, Milošev Konak (Mansion of Prince Miloš Obrenović), a stećak (traditional Serbian tombstone with engravings), details of the painted rooms in Milošev Konak, window in Milošev Konak, facade of the church in Topčider, detail of church.

One of my favorite memories of my  stay in Belgrade this summer is of the fanstastic photo exhibit which we saw at Konak Kneginje Ljubice "Priča o Balkanu" (A Balkan Tale), sponsored by the Goethe-Institut.

People of Serbia

And finally, a few more portraits of people from Belgrade and Serbia. From top to bottom: three guys going fishing, a photographer in action in Topčider, a city bus driver in Belgrade, a Roma kid bouncing a ball near Tašmajdan park, a pensive guy in a restaurant in Topčider, a father and his kids at a museum in Topola, a server at a restaurant in Topola, a couple in front of a poslastičarnica (patisserie), debating whether or not to go in and buy cookies, and "Vladimir and Vladimir" in Trg Republike (Republic Square).