Topčider Park & Prince Miloš's Residence
Конак кнеза Милоша у Топчидеру
An ancient, tree-filled park south of the city, where Prince Miloš's 19th-century residence and a plane tree nearly two centuries old are the highlights.
Topčider Park lies about 5 km south of the city centre and is one of Belgrade's oldest parks. Its leafy trees and open lawns make it a favourite spot for locals to stroll and picnic on weekends. At the heart of the park stands Prince Miloš's Residence, built in 1831–1834 as the summer palace of Miloš Obrenović after Serbia gained autonomy. Built in the traditional Balkan style, it now operates as a museum covering the First and Second Serbian Uprisings. In front of the residence stands a huge plane tree said to have been planted in the 1830s; it takes several people to encircle its trunk. Topčider Church is also nearby. Admission is inexpensive (check on site). Getting there: about 20 minutes by tram or bus from the centre. Note: The residence is usually closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Park open all day; palace approx. 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Museum of African Art
- Museum of Yugoslavia
- Royal Compound (Dedinje)
- Belgrade Waterfront
- Church of Saint Sava
- Savamala
- Nikola Tesla Museum
- Residence of Princess Ljubica