National Theatre in Belgrade [Belgrade]
Narodno pozorište u Beogradu
Teatro Nazionale a Belgrado
Teatro Nacional de Belgrado
National Theatre in Belgrade
Theatre building in Belgrade, Serbia, opened in 1869
theater in Belgrado, Servië
No heritage stage machinery The National Theatre in Belgrade, an Institution of National Importance, was opened on October 30, 1869, in the Serbian capital Belgrade, commissioned by Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia, and designed by one of the most important Serbian architect, Aleksandar Bugarski.
© Snimanje Iz Vazduha Between 1919 and 1922, the building was remodelled and enlarged. Architect Josif Bukavac accentuated the main façade, now in neo-baroque style, with the two corner towers that conceal staircases.
National theatre, built 1868 by Aleksandar Bugarski on the site of the former Turkish Stambol Gate. 993 seats. Major rebuilding 1922 by Josip Bukavac. Severely damaged by bombs on 6 Apr 1941. Subsequently repaired. 1986-1989 major reconstruction to the 1922 designs. Used for opera, drama, and ballet performances.