Culture in Dorcol
Now this topic can easily become a bottomless pit, especially when it comes to Dorcol, but selection must be made, so for starters, museums.
Museum of Science and Technology is one of the more modern ones in Belgrade, and quite captivating when it comes to what it has to offer. Visitors have chance to find out more about life before electricity, how everyday tasks were done before computers existed and how much exactly did Tesla contribute to his country and the world with his inventions. Moreover, in Skenderbegova 51 you will find Children’s museum and Toys’ museum all in one, full of old toys and games, so going to this museum is an excellent family outing as well.
Museum of Vuk and Dositej is another place that you will hardly miss, as it is one of the rare buildings maintained in the same form that it was in almost two centuries ago. Located in Gospodar Jevremova Street, very close to Ethnographic Museum, this is the place to go when you want to see the past. In the museum space lived numerous significant people of different eras, about which you will hear everything when you visit the museum, or you can read a bit more about on our blog.
Jewish Museum is yet another cultural spot worth mentioning, as it is the only of its kind in the capital. It can be found in Kralja Petra Street, and it has an interesting show of Jewish history in Serbia throughout the many centuries of their life in this region. If you have a proclivity for Jewish history, culture and little known facts concerning this topic will be of interest to you.
Kolarac concert hall is on the border of Dorcol, right next to academic fort consisting of Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Geography and Faculty of Philosophy. Kolarac is an epicenter of many cultural events in Belgrade, from classic music concerts to all kinds of conferences, this is where the Belgrade intelligence elite comes to enjoy.
Rex Cultural Center is one of the most interesting cultural spots in Belgrade, but it is still as contemporary as it was more than 20 years ago, when it opened. Here you have the chance to enjoy all sides of contemporary arts in a beautiful surrounding, and after the show, you can simply walk to the Danube coast, which is five minutes away from Rex, which is located in Jevrejska Street.
Yet another interesting site in Dorcol is Bajrakli mosque which can be easily spotted amongst the more or less modern structures around it. It is unique and speaks of different times, of Belgrade under Turkish siege, that was in its full blast when the mosque was built, in 1575. From then, it had been turned into a catholic church, and again to its original state after the rule of Austrians on this territory ended. At the present time, it remains the only mosque open to public in Belgrade.
Gallery of Frescos is another place quite hidden from sight in Kralja Petra Street, but its interior will surely impress you. Monumental, vast and utterly beautiful, this gallery offers a look into the rich art of frescos, and in this space you will easily feel as though you have stepped into a monastery that has all monasteries and churches compacted into it. This site is highly recommended for all first timers in Belgrade, simply because it provides a different view to Serbian cultural heritage.
In general, even the streets of Dorcol are filled with artistic expression from a many anonymous artists, but you will see graffiti that will definitely make you stop for a moment, small art galleries scattered all over the neighborhood all make arts and museums in Dorcol most definitely worth your while.
Museum of Science and Technology is one of the more modern ones in Belgrade, and quite captivating when it comes to what it has to offer. Visitors have chance to find out more about life before electricity, how everyday tasks were done before computers existed and how much exactly did Tesla contribute to his country and the world with his inventions. Moreover, in Skenderbegova 51 you will find Children’s museum and Toys’ museum all in one, full of old toys and games, so going to this museum is an excellent family outing as well.
Museum of Vuk and Dositej is another place that you will hardly miss, as it is one of the rare buildings maintained in the same form that it was in almost two centuries ago. Located in Gospodar Jevremova Street, very close to Ethnographic Museum, this is the place to go when you want to see the past. In the museum space lived numerous significant people of different eras, about which you will hear everything when you visit the museum, or you can read a bit more about on our blog.
Jewish Museum is yet another cultural spot worth mentioning, as it is the only of its kind in the capital. It can be found in Kralja Petra Street, and it has an interesting show of Jewish history in Serbia throughout the many centuries of their life in this region. If you have a proclivity for Jewish history, culture and little known facts concerning this topic will be of interest to you.
Kolarac concert hall is on the border of Dorcol, right next to academic fort consisting of Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Geography and Faculty of Philosophy. Kolarac is an epicenter of many cultural events in Belgrade, from classic music concerts to all kinds of conferences, this is where the Belgrade intelligence elite comes to enjoy.
Rex Cultural Center is one of the most interesting cultural spots in Belgrade, but it is still as contemporary as it was more than 20 years ago, when it opened. Here you have the chance to enjoy all sides of contemporary arts in a beautiful surrounding, and after the show, you can simply walk to the Danube coast, which is five minutes away from Rex, which is located in Jevrejska Street.
Yet another interesting site in Dorcol is Bajrakli mosque which can be easily spotted amongst the more or less modern structures around it. It is unique and speaks of different times, of Belgrade under Turkish siege, that was in its full blast when the mosque was built, in 1575. From then, it had been turned into a catholic church, and again to its original state after the rule of Austrians on this territory ended. At the present time, it remains the only mosque open to public in Belgrade.
Gallery of Frescos is another place quite hidden from sight in Kralja Petra Street, but its interior will surely impress you. Monumental, vast and utterly beautiful, this gallery offers a look into the rich art of frescos, and in this space you will easily feel as though you have stepped into a monastery that has all monasteries and churches compacted into it. This site is highly recommended for all first timers in Belgrade, simply because it provides a different view to Serbian cultural heritage.
In general, even the streets of Dorcol are filled with artistic expression from a many anonymous artists, but you will see graffiti that will definitely make you stop for a moment, small art galleries scattered all over the neighborhood all make arts and museums in Dorcol most definitely worth your while.