Belgrade Zoo, also known as the Garden of Good Hope, is located within the Belgrade Fortress, more precisely in Mali Kalemegdan. Opened on 12th July 1936, Belgrade Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Serbia. During World War II, the zoo was bombed twice — in 1941 and in 1944 — during which it …
Branko Radicevic Monument was put up in 1955. It is the work of Aleksandar Zarin. Branko Radicevic (1824–1853) was a poet. At the beginning he wrote in Germain, but he later joined Serbian literary circle gathered around Vuk Karadzic. In 1883 his mortal remains were moved and buried in Strazilovo.
Marko Miljanov (1833–1901) was a Montenegrin hero, general, duke and writer. He wrote about his own and other people’s experiences. His principal work is The Examples of Humanity and Bravery.
Jasa Prodanovic Memorial Bust is the work of sculptor Sreten Stojanovic from 1958. Jasa Prodanovic (1867–1948) was a politician and historian of literature. He wrote political brochures and collected two anthologies of folk songs and stories.
Jovan Skerlic Memorial Bust was put up in 1967. It is the work of sculptor Gradimir Aleksic. Jovan Skerlic (1877–1914) was a literary critic, professor at the Belgrade University, editor of Serbian Literary Gazette, founder and first secretary of the Association of Writers.
The memorial bust to Jovan Subotic was erected in 1896 and is the work of sculptor Djordje Jovanovic. Jovan Subotic (1817-1886), was a doctor of philosophy, lawyer, Serbian poet and politician.
The memorial bust to Ivan Goran Kovacic is the 1969 work of sculptor Vojin Bakic. Ivan Goran Kovacic (1913–1943) was a writer, translator and journalist. His poem The Pit has undergone a large number of editions and translations. The 1948 French edition was illustrated by Pablo Picasso.
Jovan Gavrilovic Memorial Bust was put up in 1891. It is the work of sculptor Petar Ubavkic. Jovan Gavrilovic (1796–1877) was a writer, politician and public figure.
Djura Danicic Memorial Bust is the work of sculptor Petar Ubavkic dating from 1891. Djura Danicic (1825–1882) was a writer, philologist and professor at the Lyceum (Velika skola). His translation of the Old Testament into modern Serbian language holds a special place in his ample opus.
Vojislav Ilic Memorial Bust was put up in 1903 with the funds provided by the Board of Belgrade Girls. It is the work of sculptor Jovan Pesic. Vojislav Ilic (186 –1894) was a poet and descendant of a renowned Belgrade family. He is the pioneer of modern lyrics in Serbian literature. He dedicated his poem …