Perserving the history
In the very heart of Belgrade, which as the capital itself represents the heart of Serbia, lies the famous Hotel Balkan.
Since it is located on the corner of Terazije square and Prizrenska street, it is an integral part of the always lively city center. When we take into account the longevity of Hotel Balkan’s existence, we can only conclude that it represents the perfect bond of modernity and tradition.
Its history goes back so far that it is somewhat impossible to determine the exact year of construction of the building itself. It is assumed that at the time when the Terazije fountain was built, around 1860, the famous Belgrade architect Vuković built this “monument” of heritage and culture.
In the meantime, the building became was inherited by merchant brothers Samuil and Golub Janić. After his death, Golub’s wife passed it on to the Serbian Royal Academy.
The hotel has gone through many restorations and owners, but despite this it has retained the unique spirit of the era in which it was created. It was precisely for this reason that all the Serbian and foreign cultural elite were always happy to make their way back to Hotel Balkan.
