Old Telephone Exchange, Belgrade
Old Telephone Exchange, Belgrade, Protected cultural monument in Kosovska Street, Belgrade, Serbia.
Description
The Old Telephone Exchange on Kosovska Street is an early 20th-century structure with an asymmetrical facade, large windows, and a distinctive dome at its angular section. The building was designed to house telephone installations for thousands of subscribers along with postal and telegraphic operations in the city center.
History
The structure was built in 1908 as Serbia's first telephone exchange, marking the start of modern communications in the country. After World War I, an additional third floor was added to increase its capacity.
Culture
The building blends academic European traditions with Serbian-Byzantine design, showing decorative details inspired by the Moravian school. This architectural mix demonstrates how Belgrade merged international and local influences in its early modernization.
Practical
The building stands in a central Belgrade location and is easy to find, but it functions as a monument without public interior access. The best way to experience it is by observing the exterior during a walk through the old town area and appreciating the architectural details from the street.
Did you know?
The building appeared on a banknote in 1993, highlighting its national importance to Serbia. This honor reflects how crucial this communication facility was to the country's modernization story.
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