Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade
The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) is the foremost academic institution in Serbia, renowned for its contributions to both scientific and artistic endeavors. Its origins trace back to the Society of Serbian Letters, established in 1841, which evolved into the Serbian Learned Society in 1864. This evolution culminated in the establishment of the Royal Serbian Academy of Sciences on November 1, 1886, by law. The Academy merged with the Serbian Learned Society in 1892, inheriting its members, responsibilities, and cultural significance.
SANU is committed to developing and promoting scientific research and artistic activities. It collaborates with other Serbian and international scientific institutions, underscoring its role as a pivotal institution of national importance. The Academy orchestrates numerous scientific research projects and fosters international cooperation to advance knowledge and cultural heritage.
The SANU building, completed in 1924, is an architectural blend of academic style and Art Nouveau, designed by Dragutin Djordjević and Andra Stevanović. It houses the SANU library, one of Belgrade's richest libraries, the extensive SANU Archives documenting Serbia's history, and the SANU Gallery on the ground floor. Additionally, the building features a bookstore and an antique shop, further enriching the cultural landscape of Belgrade.
SANU has been a prominent member of the international academic community since 1919, continuously influencing the scientific and cultural domains in Serbia and beyond.
SANU is committed to developing and promoting scientific research and artistic activities. It collaborates with other Serbian and international scientific institutions, underscoring its role as a pivotal institution of national importance. The Academy orchestrates numerous scientific research projects and fosters international cooperation to advance knowledge and cultural heritage.
The SANU building, completed in 1924, is an architectural blend of academic style and Art Nouveau, designed by Dragutin Djordjević and Andra Stevanović. It houses the SANU library, one of Belgrade's richest libraries, the extensive SANU Archives documenting Serbia's history, and the SANU Gallery on the ground floor. Additionally, the building features a bookstore and an antique shop, further enriching the cultural landscape of Belgrade.
SANU has been a prominent member of the international academic community since 1919, continuously influencing the scientific and cultural domains in Serbia and beyond.
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Sight Name: Academy of Sciences and Arts
Sight Location: Belgrade, Serbia (See walking tours in Belgrade)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Belgrade, Serbia (See walking tours in Belgrade)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The fortress itself, often erroneously referred to, even by the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Nomadic tribes inhabited the area as far back as 20,000 to 50,000 years ago. Some of these may have been Neanderthals rather than modern humans. By the sixth century BC, the Vinca culture... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Nomadic tribes inhabited the area as far back as 20,000 to 50,000 years ago. Some of these may have been Neanderthals rather than modern humans. By the sixth century BC, the Vinca culture... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles