Belgrade Cooperative

The Belgrade Cooperative is a protected cultural monument on Karadjordjeva Street, completed in 1907 as a financial institution for the city. Its facade displays stone columns, ornate windows, and decorative details typical of early 20th-century design.

Traders in Belgrade established the cooperative in 1882 to provide banking services to the middle class, with the building erected about two decades later. This structure became part of the city's financial development during the early 1900s.

The building blends academic and art nouveau styles in its facade, reflecting how Serbian architects of the early 1900s approached design for important public institutions. The ornate details and stone elements showcase the artistic vision that was valued during that period.

The building sits on Karadjordjeva Street in central Belgrade, easily accessible on foot from nearby areas. After restoration work completed in 2014, the exterior is well-maintained and can be viewed directly from the street.

The building sustained damage during World War II but was repaired promptly and survived this turbulent period in Belgrade's history. It later served as home to the Geological and Geophysical Institute, showing how the space adapted to new uses.