An early-20th-century Belgrade residence built on the grounds of a former metropolitan garden, now standing near the square named for the Slavist scholar Jernej Kopitar.
At a glance
This house occupies 5 Jelena Ćetković Street in Belgrade, constructed in 1905. Its location carries historical weight: the site was once the garden of Metropolit Mihailo of Belgrade before being transformed into a public square in 1907.
History
The house was erected in 1905, replacing a significant religious property. By 1907, the former garden had become an urban plaza. Three years later, in 1924, the square received its enduring name: Kopitareva gradina, honoring the Slovenian linguist and Slavist Jernej Kopitar. The neighborhood attracted prominent cultural figures of the era who commissioned their own residences here.
What you see
The house itself reflects early-20th-century Belgrade domestic architecture. Neighboring properties—built by sculptor Petar Palaviccini, physician and writer Laza Lazarević, and architect Milan Antonović—suggest a cohesive residential quarter developed by and for the city’s intellectual and artistic establishment.
Cultural significance
The house marks an intersection of Belgrade’s urban transformation and the city’s evolving cultural landscape. Its construction coincided with the neighborhood’s transition from ecclesiastical grounds to a modern residential district, attracting Serbia’s creative and professional elites during the early decades of the 20th century.
Key facts
- Built in 1905
- Location: 5 Jelena Ćetković Street, Belgrade, Serbia
- Coordinates: 44.8157, 20.4686
- Constructed on the site of Metropolit Mihailo’s former garden
- Adjacent square named Kopitareva gradina in 1924
Practical information & getting there
The house is located in central Belgrade. Specific visiting hours and access conditions are not documented here; contact local Belgrade tourism resources for current information.
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