Knez Mihailova
Priti ZarariaPriti Zararia/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING, BELGRADE/ Updated : Sep 13, 2016, 14:13 IST
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Knez Mihailova also called the Prince Michael Street is the central pedestrian zone which extends from Kalemegdan (Belgrade fortress) to the Republic Square (main Central Square). The street was central to the ancient Roman settle … Read more
Knez Mihailova also called the Prince Michael Street is the central pedestrian zone which extends from Kalemegdan (Belgrade fortress) to the Republic Square (main Central Square). The street was central to the ancient Roman settlements. It is considered a historical and culturally important area of Belgrade. The French, Spanish, and German cultural centres are located on Knez Mihailova. Read less
Knez Mihailova also called the Prince Michael Street is the central pedestrian zone which extends from Kalemegdan (Belgrade fortress) to the Republic Square (main Central Square). The street was central to the ancient Roman settlements. It is considered a historical and culturally important area of Belgrade. The French, Spanish, and German cultural centres are located on Knez Mihailova. It is lined with the historical landmarks of the city. Some of the most important landmarks from 19th century include Srpska Kruna Hotel, Marko Stojanović's house, Hristina Kumanudi's house, Veljko Savić's house, and Nikola Spasić Endowment. Built in renaissance style, these buildings create the core of Belgrade's old charm. Knez Mihailova saw commercialisation around early 19th century. It is now a common meeting point for locals and is abuzz with tourists, and the pedestrian zone is lined with some of the best restaurants, cafes and branded store. You can find stores of well known international brands such as Zara, Mango, Diesel, H&M, and Miss Sixty on Knez Mihailova. Take a leisure walk on Knez Mihailova, and marvel at the beauty of renaissance legacy from the 19th century. The pride of Belgrade is a great place to hang out and observe the Serbian lifestyle.Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
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