Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, strategically located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. With a turbulent history influenced by Roman, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires, the city boasts a rich cultural heritage.
On the postcard: The former military facility, erected toward the end of the 19th century, houses the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Belgrade. On its right, we can see a symbol of Belgrade, a statue of Pobednik (Victor), the work of sculptor Ivan Meštrović. It was erected in 1913, and placed on the plateau of the Belgrade Fortress in 1928.
