Captain Miša’s Mansion

Captain Miša’s Mansion is one of the most notable 19th century buildings in Belgrade. Today, it houses the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade and part of the Faculty of Philosophy. Building on 1 Studentski Square was erected in the period between 1857 and 1863, according to the plans of...

(cc)Mickey Mystique /CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Captain Miša’s Mansion is one of the most notable 19th century buildings in Belgrade. Today, it houses the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade and part of the Faculty of Philosophy.
  • Building on 1 Studentski Square was erected in the period between 1857 and 1863, according to the plans of the Czech architect Jan Nevole.
  • The architecture of this building is a testimony to the transformation of Belgrade from an oriental town to a European capital. It represents a stylistic mixture of Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance elements, with an impressive decorative façade.
  • The palace was named after Captain Miša Anastasijević, a well-known salt merchant and shipowner, who gave this building to his home country for educational purposes.