andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
This weekend, I had another encounter with a security guard. On this occasion he was friendly and welcoming. I took the tram across to Novi Beograd as I had decided that it was about time for a post from that part of town. It was cold and wet, dark clouds scudding across the sky, leaves … Continue reading terazije?
the first of a few posts I plan featuring the streets of Zemun, just a short bus ride along the Danube from belgradestreets... a poster at the end of the street reads "this street has always been renowned for its merchants' shops and houses of the distinguished Zemun inhabitants of the 18th and 19th century, … Continue reading господска улица
the aviation museum on belgradestreets has seen better days but it makes a great day out, despite the crumbling edifice and faded glory you can find more information at the official website http://www.muzejvazduhoplovstva.org.rs or http://www.aeronauticalmuseum.com the museum may need some attention, like many of the museums on belgradestreets, but, unlike many, it remains open and … Continue reading muzej vazduhoplovstva
đorđe jovanović (1861 - 1953) a Serbian sculptor, born in Novi Sad, died in Belgrade, much of his work is found on belgradestreets the street which bears his name is hidden behind the glorious green market, Бајлонијева пијаца, the subject of one of my earliest posts way back in October 2011 I pass that market … Continue reading đorđe jovanovića
After a few rather random and rambling posts, here are some images of a new street, new to me at least. Recommended by a former resident, I must confess I found this shoot challenging. Tucked away in Dorcol, skender begova seems to encapsulate so much of what belgradestreets have been saying to me, faded glory, … Continue reading skender begova
Kalemegdan park hosts exhibitions of blown up photographs on the terrace that overlooks the Sava. Right now there are three such displays. A series of outstanding images from Moscow. A captivating collection of images depicting each state of the USA. And, for me, the best, a series of images of doors of Belgrade... ...which got … Continue reading recycled doors
I know I have strayed from the path recently. My posts have perhaps become a little self-indulgent, random, and a little less focused than my original plan for belgradestreets. That plan being one street per week, but hey, if I had stuck to that plan it may not have been such an interesting journey. So, … Continue reading abstract
Anyone who has followed my twitter feed will know that I am a big fan of "The Doors". I love this track "People are strange", which, given that I have lived in many cities in which I have been, at least initially, a stranger, has resonance. "People are strange when you're a stranger Faces look … Continue reading people are strange
This post is rubbish. It is also in stark contrast to my last few colourful posts. But with no apology. For the images in this post bring good news. Prompted by an exhibition in the centre of the city last weekend focused on the need to recycle our rubbish. Anyone familiar with belgradestreets will also … Continue reading cleaning up the streets
Belgrade has earned its reputation as one of the party capitals of Europe. The EXIT festival, floating night clubs, dancing until dawn. Not only the very young know how to party on belgradestreets. This weekend there were various fairs, festivals, parties and other organised events filling the streets. For me this set of impromptu images, … Continue reading no jacket required
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