National Library of Kosovo in Pristina. Constructed in 1982 by architect Andrija Mutnjaković. Brutalist, Socialist architecture in former Yugoslavia.
former Yugoslavia Blog Posts
Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Kosmaj Partisan Detachment
The Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Kosmaj Partisan Detachment is an impressive spomenik located on Kosmaj Mountain in Serbia. Completed in 1970.
Hotel Zlatibor
Hotel Zlatibor in Užice, Serbia. Completed in 1981 by architect Svetlana Radević. Socialist architecture in the former Yugoslavia.
In Photos: Street Art in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
For the best street art in Banja Luka, go to Borik district where you can see murals created for the Flaster Street Art Festival, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
What to do in Pristina, Kosovo
What to do in Pristina, Kosovo. A guide on how to spend a day in the capital of Europe’s newest nation, Kosovo, including a self-guided walking tour map.
Abandoned Bosnia & Herzegovina: Motel EHOS in Miljevina
Exploring an abandoned hotel in Bosnia & Herzegovina, and learning the shocking history behind the derelict Motel EHOS in Miljevina.
Street Art in Pristina… and the Newborn Monument
Seeking out street art in Pristina plus a look at the changing face of the Newborn Monument – a guide for independent travellers to Kosovo in the Balkans.
Seeking out Street Art in Skopje, Macedonia
To be honest, we were expecting a lot more when it came to street art in Skopje. However, the Macedonian capital has only a few pieces of art and graffiti.
Street art in Mitrovica, Kosovo
The street art in Mitrovica was an unexpected surprise during our visit to Kosovo, but there was a big contrast between the Serbian and Kosovan sides.
The House of Revolution (Dom Revolucije) in Niksic, Montenegro
Urban exploration in Montenegro’s second city, Niksic: the House of Revolution. Once an impressive SpomenDom, today it’s nicknamed the ‘House of Death’.
Street Art in Podgorica, Montenegro
It takes a bit of effort to find the best street art in Podgorica, but during our recent visit to Montenegro we delved a bit deeper and found quite a lot.
Where to break the journey on the Belgrade to Bar train
Read our suggestions for interesting places to break the journey on the Belgrade to Bar train, the most scenic railway trip in the Balkans.