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Kragujevac attractions
Kragujevac attractions
There's a number of attractions in Kragujevac and the surrounding areas. For information you can always turn to the Tourist Information Centre (+ 381(0)34332305, www.gtokg.org.rs), located in the strict center, in Dr Zorana Djindjica 11. You can also schedule city tours there and buy local souvenirs.
Šumarice - Memorial park dedicated to the memory of the victims of 21st October's shooting. All tombs in Memorial park are connected to 7 km long circular road. At the entrance of Memorial park, a monumental building of the Museum “21st October” is built in which architecture symbolic of Kragujevac’s tragedy is emphasized.
The circle of Prince Miloš - cultural-historic complex, includes buildings that, with their architecture and function, maintain a historic image of the city, from the period when Kragujevac was the capital (1818-1841), until the beginning of 20th century.
Amidža’s Lodgings - the only one still preserved building from the complex of Miloš’ court and it is a part of the National museum. It got it’s name after the headmaster of the Prince’s court, Sima Milosavljević-Paštrmac called Amidža (uncle). Amidža’s Lodgings was built in 1818 and it represents Balcan-oriental style. The lodgings served as a dormitory for the young men from Miloš’s escort.
The building of Grammar School (Gymnasium) - one of the most monumental school buildings built in Serbia in 19th century. It was built in 1887 and then the first grammar school in Serbia, found in 1833, got its building. It was built in academic style. The architect is unknown. During the WW2, on October 21st 1941, German soldiers took many of the school’s students and professors to the execution. One of the classrooms was turned into the Memorial classroom, dedicated to this tragic event.
The Old Church - built in 1818 by Prince Miloš Obrenović. The church is dedicated to the Descent of The Holy Spirit on Apostles. The first bell from this church rang in 1829. The old church was first bishop’s cathedral and court chapel in liberated Serbia. In the churchyard, almost all important decisions for the Serbian people were proclaimed. The First Serbian Constitution was adopted there in 1835.
The Prince Mihailo’s Palace - built in 1860. The building is European with one floor, built after the pattern of Austrian classicism, modest in it’s dimensions and ornaments. Directory of the National museum and museum’s library are now placed in it.
The Theatre Building - Dating back to 1835, this is the first theater in Serbia. It is a one floor building with a pyramidal roof cupola. In front of the building there is a monument to founder Joakim Vujić.
The City’s Market Building - built in 1928/29 as the most beautiful market hall in Serbia and one of the first market hall in Europe. It contains style elements of academism and secession.
The City Hall - built in a typical socialistic architecture, the building might be very interesting to someone used to Western culture.
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