Belgrade

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Belgrade Tesla Museum

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works

In the center of Belgrade, a villa holds the world's largest collection dedicated to the life and work of scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla. Famous for his rivalry with Thomas Edison—and for... »

Strange Science, Relics and Reliquaries, Instruments of Science, Electrical Oddities, Obscura Day Location | Edited by Annetta and wythe

'Roman Well' of the Belgrade Fortress

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past

The 'Roman Well' is located in the southwest part of the Upper Town within Kalemegdan fortress, though in truth the well really isn't Roman, at all. More likely is that it was actually built in... »

Incredible Ruins, Subterranean Sites | Edited by nocturnalis, Dylan and others

Ružica Church

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons

Lighting the frescoed walls of Ružica Church, a small chapel tucked into the side of the Serbian Kalemegdan fortress, are two chandeliers made entirely of spent bullet casing, swords, and cannon... »

Museums and Collections, Outsider Art | Edited by Dylan and Josh

Ruins of Yugoslav Army Headquarters

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade

The 1990s were a turbulent, war-ravaged decade on the Balkan peninsula. But in last 10 years a lot has changed and Serbia has once again largely re-integrated into European society. Traces of the... »

Incredible Ruins | Edited by stanestane and Dylan

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