Inside the Contrasts of Belgrade - Meet the Exciting Savamala Quarter

Manak's House (Manakova kuca)

We start in front of the oldest building in the neighborhood. Its oriental shape and facade is a rare trace of how Belgrade looked like until the mid 19th century. And its function was telling of the spirit and the future of the Savamala quarter.

We get inside the hidden yard that is full with street art, made by local and international artists. Here we understand Savamala in 2000ies. How the local creatives revived the quarter that was neglected in the second half of 20th century. Strolling the street further, we face the grandiose building of Belgrade Cooperative from 1907. A different view and a different story opens up for us.

We'll observe the square surrounding the building and admire its art nouveau architecture from the early 20th century. This was the quarter where the wealthiest and the most influential people of that time build their palaces. Inside the Belgrade Loan Cooperative building you'll be amazed with its interiors, still keeping the original safe vaults and decoration. There is another angle to this story. Inside the building, you'll also see the model of the development planned for Sava waterfront in Belgrade, that is sparking the constant debate.