Monument of Stefan Nemanja

The monument of Stefan Nemanja is located on Savski Square, in front of the building of the former main Belgrade railway station. It is a work of the Russian sculptor Alexander Julianovich Rukavishnikov, a member of the Russian Academy of Arts. The statue was unveiled on St. Sava’s Day, January...

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  • The monument of Stefan Nemanja is located on Savski Square, in front of the building of the former main Belgrade railway station.
  • It is a work of the Russian sculptor Alexander Julianovich Rukavishnikov, a member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
  • The statue was unveiled on St. Sava’s Day, January 27th, 2021.
  • The monument is dedicated to the Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the Serbian medieval Nemanjić dynasty. It represents the ruling figure of Stefan Nemanja in noble attire. In his right hand is a sword, and in his left hand is the Charter of Hilandar.