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1908
Hotel Moskva
Belgrade, Serbia
Terazije 20, Belgrade, Serbia, 11000
Original Property Opened in 1908
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2016
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A celebrated landmark in downtown Belgrade, the Hotel Moskva is one of the most important historical gems in Serbia’s capital city. This beautiful building is designed in the style of Russian Art Nouveau, and has been entertaining guests since King Peter I of Serbia officially opened it in 1908. With its façade of decorative taupe and emerald ceramic tiles, it is one of the city’s most prestigious holiday destinations. Pictures of numerous high-profile guests line its corridors, like Leon Trotsky, Rebecca West, Richard Nixon, Leonid Brezhnev, Yves Montand, Vanessa Redgrave, Brad Pitt, and Nikita Mikhalkov. Due to its significant contributions to Serbian history and culture, Hotel Moskva has been protected by the Serbian government as an important heritage site since 1968.
Discover
- Discover the Russian Art Nouveau-style façade of the Hotel Moskva, which is decorated with taupe and emerald ceramic tiles and is accented with green ornaments and ancient Greek elements. This architectural jewel is a Belgrade landmark, as well as a cultural and architectural monument that has become the most prominent symbol of the capital.
- Discover the history of this storied hotel throughout Hotel Moskva, as historic photographs of celebrated guests line the hallways. This historic hotel is the esteemed meeting spot for Belgradian artists and influential figures in the Balkans and around the world, and Hotel Moskva played a central role in the Serbian literary scene after World War I. Novelist Miloš Crnjanski established Grupa umetnika, a small but enthusiastic collective of writers, painters, and musicians that met in the café of the Moskva.
- Discover the HIstorical Museum of Serbia just beyond the hotel's front door. This amazing cultural institution features many exhibits that chronicle Serbia's extensive history.
Explore
- Explore Kalemegdan Park, which encompasses the largest park and the most important historical monument in Belgrade. The park’s name is formed from two Turkish words, “Kale” meaning fortress, and “megdan” meaning battlefield, and the fortress has stood as the symbol of Serbia’s capital for 19 centuries.
- Explore the Church of Saint Sava, a Serbian Orthodox church located on the Vračar plateau in Belgrade that is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox church buildings, and one of the largest church buildings in the world. Gaze at the dome and gold-plated cross that crowns the top of this historic church.
- Explore the National Museum in Belgrade, the largest and oldest museum in Serbia, which was established in 1844. The museum’s collection displays over 400,000 objects, all contained within a monumental façade that features a magnificent dome.
Experience
- Wander down Knez Mihailova Street, the main pedestrian and shopping area in Belgrade, that is one of the oldest landmarks of the city. Named after Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia, this pedestrianized street links Kalemegdan Park and its fortress to Terazije Square, the central town square.
- Experience Ada Ciganlija, a river island located in the Sava River’s path through central Belgrade that has earned the nickname of “More Beograda,” or Belgrade’s Sea. Enjoy the opportunities for recreation and relaxation on the beach or at one of the many sporting facilities, which include tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, and designated areas for water sports.
- Enjoy a picnic at the top of Avala, a mountain located in the southeastern corner of Belgrade that offers breathtaking panoramic views. Hike through the deciduous and pine forest, which features eight fresh mountain springs, and pay your respects at the Monument to the Unknown Hero.
Taste
- Savor a cup of coffee or tea in Café Moskva, the iconic kafana of this historic hotel that has been the meeting place in Belgrade since 1908. Ivo Andrić, a Nobel Laureate in literature, had his own table at the Moskva, and Poet Vasko Popa spent his afternoons drinking his coffee at the café.
- Taste a slice of Moskva šnit, or Moskva cake, the signature cake of the Moskva Pastry Shop located inside the Hotel Moskva. Created in 1974 by Pastry chef Anica Dzepina, this fruit and crème cake features almonds, pineapple, and cherries and has been a Belgrade favorite for over four decades.
- Enjoy ćevapi, a traditional Balkan dish that consists of different types of meat molded into a sausage shape and is served with bread, onions, and kajmak, a condiment resembling cream cheese.
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