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In Vračar, among old villas that preserve the spirit of past times, stands one of the most beautiful houses in Belgrade — today home to the Nikola Tesla Museum, one of the most visited museums and a must-see attraction for all visitors to the city.
When it comes to museums in Belgrade, one of the most popular is the Nikola Tesla Museum. Mainly due to Tesla’s great importance in the world of science, it attracts a large number of both local and international visitors and represents one of the most important tourist attractions in Belgrade.
Upon arrival, visitors are guided into a hall where a short documentary film about Nikola Tesla is shown. After the film, they are free to explore the permanent exhibition located on the same level. The permanent exhibition includes, in one part, documents, objects, and devices that describe Nikola Tesla’s life — from childhood and his first encounters with science, through further education and development, to his greatest inventions that changed the world. The other part presents the development of the science of electricity and magnetism.
The museum preserves the entire legacy of Nikola Tesla, with around 1,000 items. In one section of the museum, the urn with his ashes is also displayed. At the ticket desk, visitors can purchase souvenirs to remember their visit to this remarkable museum in Belgrade.
It should be noted that during the “Night of Museums” event, when museums in Belgrade open their doors to visitors, the Nikola Tesla Museum actively participates and contributes to promoting museums and bringing audiences back to them.
However, what makes this museum even more special is the building it is housed in.
If you enjoy walking through the streets of Belgrade and observing beautiful architecture and buildings in the city center, you have probably passed through Vračar. In Krunska Street, you can see beautiful old houses in Belgrade on both sides of the street. Heading toward Kalenić Market, at the corner with Prote Mateje Street, your attention will surely be drawn to a stunning villa located on the left side. This exceptionally representative villa, according to some, also hides secrets related to its former owner.
This is Genčić House, built between 1927 and 1929 for Đorđe Genčić. He played an important political role in Serbia in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was an industrialist and Minister of the Interior, and is also known as a political leader of the conspiracy against King Alexander and Queen Draga Obrenović, in which they were killed.
The house belongs to a group of buildings where the renowned architect Dragiša Brašovan began the process of modernizing academic forms. This is reflected, among other things, in the balanced treatment of all facades of the house. What perhaps attracts the most attention is the entrance section. Here, the triumphal arch and pairs of double columns with Ionic capitals stand out. Inside, on the ground floor, there were a dining room, kitchen, salon, and other reception areas. Upstairs were bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom. On the top level, there is a spacious roof terrace enclosed by a balustrade.
This beautiful house has been declared a cultural monument, and since 1952 it has housed the Nikola Tesla Museum.
Nearby, there are well-known cultural and historical landmarks, as well as popular hospitality venues. Famous bars, cafés, and wineries in Belgrade are located close by, so after visiting the museum, you can continue enjoying this part of Vračar.
More about the Nikola Tesla Museum can be found on the official website, while updates and news can be followed on their Facebook page.
