In this tour, get to know:
01. Welcome to the Memorial Room
Welcome to the Memorial Room dedicated to the renowned scientist from Negotin, Đorđe Stanojević, whose monument also graces the main square in Negotin The Memorial Room of Đorđe Stanojević was opened on April 7, 1992. It houses numerous photographs and documents that vividly illustrate the life and work of Đorđe...
02. Biography of Đorđe Stanojević
Djordje Stanojevic (Negotin, April 7, 1858 – Paris, December 24, 1921) Đorđe Stanojević was born on April 7, 1858, in Negotin to parents Jula and Miloš, a prominent local merchant, in the same street where Stevan Stojanović Mokranjac’s birthplace is located. He completed elementary school and lower gymnasium in Negotin...
03. Electrification of Belgrade
The first street lighting in Belgrade was introduced in 1830 during the reign of Prince Milosh. Before the advent of electricity, the streets were illuminated by hundreds of lanterns. At dusk, lantern lighters would roam the city carrying a gas can and a ladder When Stanojevic returned to Belgrade after...
04. Tesla’s Visit to Serbia
At the time, Djordje Stanojevic was one of the few individuals who truly understood and studied Tesla’s work. He organized Nikola Tesla’s visit to Belgrade from June 1 to June 3, 1892, and accompanied him back to Budapest During Tesla’s visit, Stanojevic seized the opportunity to introduce the Serbian public...
05. Pioneer and Designer of Serbia’s First Hydroelectric Power Plants
Stanojevic’s friendship with Nikola Tesla had a significant impact on the electrification of Serbia. Inspired by Tesla’s inventions, particularly their application to waterways, Stanojevic conducted the first calculations of Serbia’s water energy potential in 1901. He participated in the design and construction of Serbia’s first hydroelectric power plant, located on...
06. Other Significant Achievements of Djordje Stanojevic
In 1887, Stanojevic became a full professor of physics and mechanics at the Military Academy. By 1893, he was appointed a full professor of experimental physics at the Velika skola (Great School) in Belgrade In the early 20th century, he became a full professor at the University of Belgrade, serving...