andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
Deep in the fortress of Kalemegdan lies Belgrade's excellent military museum. The back of the ticket handed over for the fee of just RSD 150 reads as follows "The Military Museum was founded on 22 August, 1878 by Prince Milan Obrenovich IV's Decree. During its long history it shared the destiny of the Serbian people … Continue reading vojni muzej
I have always loved books, reading and losing myself in a good bookstore. One of my earliest memories of childhood was my first visit to a library, being captivated by the rows of books. Their colours, the smell of the books, magic, mystery and marvels awaiting the opening of the first page. The bookstores that … Continue reading књижаре
Life on belgradestreets is as much about music as it is architecture, graffiti and cafe life. Belgrade and those who live and work here know how to party. Music of every shade is alive and well in venues all over the city and further afield. These images, captured on my iPhone and published originally on … Continue reading zaz
My first post for June was inspired by getting lost en route to a meeting earlier last week. Prominent among the hidden joys of belgradestreets are the myriad passageways, alleys and hidden courtyards. Easy to spend hours wandering and exploring. This passage, between Terazije and Trg Nikola Pašić, has the lot, oh and a gratuitous … Continue reading passage to pašić
May has been a busy month on belgradestreets and as the month comes to a close, I am looking forward to sharing more images with you in June as the Summer approaches. Perhaps sensing the uncertainty which has surrounded the outcome of the recent election, the weather has swung wildly from hot sun to turbulent … Continue reading clouds
A final set of images from my contemplative weekend walk around the parks in the centre of Belgrade. Across the street from the fountains of Андрићев Венац, another small park composed of a few terraced areas shaded by trees. Along the side, steps run down past faded buildings. Graffiti once more adorns the walls. We … Continue reading kosovke devojke
Images captured on the same day as пионирски парк. Where the park meets Kralja Milana the park has a more formal setting. Flowers and fountains form a stage for conversation, a rendezvous for meetings. A fitting foreground for the nation's Parliament in the background.
Ivo Andrić (1892 - 1975) lived through the turbulent first half of the twentieth century witnessing two World Wars and the rise and fall of various forms of revolution and totalitarianism. In 1961 he won the Nobel Prize for literature. Among the books lining my shelves is a compilation of stories “The Damned Yard and … Continue reading Андрићев Венац
The script for my original post for this weekend developed an interesting plot twist. About which more in due course. Possibly. Reflecting on the reason for my change in plan, I decided to take a quiet stroll through one of Belgrade's many parks. I remember being surprised when first looking at Belgrade on Google Earth … Continue reading пионирски парк
"Earth has not anything to show more fair: Dull would be he of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty: This city now doth, like a garment, wear The beauty of the morning; silent bare, Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie Open unto the fields, and to the sky; … Continue reading stari savski most
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