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Concrete and utopia: a walk through New Belgrade

The blocks, towers and parks of New Belgrade tell the story of a city planned from scratch.

Ana Petrović · 10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Across the Sava from the old town lies one of the largest modernist urban projects in Europe.

Genex Tower, 1977
Genex Tower, 1977
Featured placeGenex TowerBrutalist gateway tower, icon of Yugoslav modernism.
Featured placeMuseum of Contemporary ArtModernist landmark on the Sava with Yugoslav avant-garde art.

Start at MSU, walk through Ušće park and follow the boulevard towards Block 23 for the finest residential architecture.