This weekend Brev and I bused over to New Belgrade (Novi Beograd), which is across the Sava River and a municipality of the city Belgrade.
World War II destroyed many residential buildings and homes in Serbia, so following the war New Belgrade was built to address the housing crisis. This is why the city was once referred to as the “Sleeping Dormitory.” New Belgrade still maintains its Soviet feel, its areas are designated by ‘Blocks’ and the buildings are all very similar and constructed mainly of concrete. New Belgrade is a great example of Brutalist architecture, which is characterized by rough materials (concrete) and angular forms.
Today New Belgrade is made up of more than apartment buildings, its the central business district of Belgrade and a fast developing area.
“Walking the New Belgrade blocks is like stepping into a grey-scale filter.”
Bus ticket receipt ($2.30 one way) 
Masks are required on public transportation 
Apartment buildings 
Brutalist architecture 
Brev and I on the bus
The Jo Show 
Lots of history. Take it all in!
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We will!
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Thanks for sharing Joelle. Love that you both are getting out to see some of the sites.
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Of course! We’re having a lot of fun.
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