Architecture de New Belgrade - Brutalisme décodé
Description
Vous aurez un aperçu de 5 bâtiments exemplaires de l'architecture socialiste yougoslave : le Musée d'Art Contemporain, le Palais de la Fédération, la Tour Genex, le Bloc 23 et le Centre Sava. Vous découvrirez les bâtiments pour les élites socialistes, les bâtiments pour les affaires socialistes, les bâtiments pour impressionner les camarades non alignés et les blocs de logements sociaux pour la société sans classes. Vous verrez comment et pourquoi l'architecture est passée du soviétique au modernisme en passant par le brutalisme. En 2 heures, vous comprendrez 50 ans d'utopie yougoslave. Cette architecture, reconnue internationalement ces dernières années par des institutions telles que le MoMA et la Biennale de Venise, vous racontera l'histoire de la Yougoslavie : ses valeurs d'égalité, d'unité et de fraternité et son ambition de produire et de construire tout ce que la société occidentale pourrait. Les bâtiments prendront vie alors que votre Guide historien de l'art vous racontera des expériences vécues personnellement dans les immeubles d'habitation au cours des années 1980 et 1990.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Vous rencontrerez le guide devant le musée d'art contemporain d'Ušće. Vous explorerez ses volumes modernistes des années 1960 et découvrirez pourquoi ses façades en marbre précieux contredisent les attentes stéréotypées de l'architecture socialiste.
C'est notre spot qui touche le Mouvement des pays non alignés de 120 pays. Il a été fondé en 1961 à Belgrade, lorsque les chefs d'État ont planté les arbres dans le parc comme symbole de paix.
Ensuite, nous passerons devant l'immense bâtiment du gouvernement, un monument révélateur d'une phase antérieure de la politique YU, un bâtiment qui a connu le départ de Staline pendant sa construction.
Vous aurez un gros plan sur la tour Genex, alias Western City Gate de Belgrade, une structure de 30 étages qui a gagné les instagrams et le cœur de nombreux visiteurs de Belgrade. Construit il y a 40 ans, il a été le premier bâtiment intelligent des Balkans et est entré dans les revues internationales d'architecture comme un bel exemple de brutalité.
Votre dernier arrêt est un gigantesque centre de congrès, construit à la fin des années 1970 en un temps record. C'était le premier bâtiment de ce type dans cette partie de l'Europe. Il est toujours en fonction et comprend des solutions intérieures étonnamment bien conçues qui semblent fraîches même après 40 ans.
À l'intérieur du bloc no. 23, le projet de logements sociaux le plus représentatif, toujours dans un style d'expressionnisme concret, vous découvrirez le concept qui a tout prévu pour les habitants. Les immeubles d'habitation, l'école, le jardin d'enfants, les terrains de sport, le mini centre commercial. Vous entendrez les histoires personnelles du guide sur la vie dans les blocs au cours des décennies dorées des années 60, 70 et 80. Et les histoires de vie pas si bonnes dans les années 90.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(25)
So i visited Belgrade this January and coming from a post-soviet country myself i was really igor to find out more about brutalist architecture they have there. Ksenja is the best guide u could ever find. she’s charming, very interesting and easygoing! the excursion was amazing! we got to find out a lot of interesting facts about all the buildings and monuments, moreover Ksenja doesn’t bore you with all the stuff like “this was built in the year…” - so you have to memorize all those dates, she tells you stories of those buildings and of the people who lived in them! Nonetheless if you get tired - you can do a snack-stop in some wonderful places Ksenja is going to recommend! So overall this was a 10/10 wonderful experience! Ksenja, thank you so much!
I am so glad the tour proved interesting to you! Many heartfelt thanks for you compliments on my style of guiding. Plus, thank you for sharing the interesting stories of Soviet architecture. That was a treat indeed! We hope to see you in Belgrade again!
This was an incredible experience! Ksenia explained everything while we discovered the New Belgrade. she told me all about brutalism and life in the Socialist times of Yugoslavia, it was super informative and she also made it incredibly fun. Definitely a must do while in Belgrade. 10 out of 10!
Thank you so much for your kind words and enthusiasm! We hope to see you again.
The tour gave us an excellent overview of the socialist architecture and the city's landmarks of the era. The guide Ksenija was excellent in putting the architecture in a wider context. I loved her personal stories of growing up in New Belgrade during the last decade of the communist Yugoslavia. Something quite unique!
Thank you for being such a curious guest. We enjoyed the conversation!
It really was a true discovery! We imagined the communist architecture differently. We were surprised to see a primary school with modernistic shapes in red brick, with a swimming pool! Genex Tower is absolutely worth seeing, like a spaceship, such a remarkable structure. Ksenija was super friendly and engaging, adding an interesting personal commentary on the architecture and life in Yugoslavia.
It was a pleasure having you on the tour! Keep that discovery mode on. Thank you for being a great guest.
I booked this tour for my friends from the US and joined myself. For them it was genuine discovery, for me it was a reminder how things once were. Ksenija is an excellent guide, capable of pointing to the interesting angles beyond architecture
Thank you very much for trusting us and joining the tour! It is always a pleasure and honor to be trusted by the locals hosting friends from abroad.
Ksenija was amazing, the tour was very informative even for native Belgrade citizens. We went on the tour because we love brutalisam and had a blast. One of my friends was visiting from abroad, and she enjoyed the tour as well because Ksenija explained everything in fluent English. Super thankful and a big recommendation for anyone who is interested in storytelling from someone with a lot of experience!
Dear Maja, Thank you very much for your trust, time and energy! I enjoyed having the three of you on the tour.
The architecture tour was brilliant, I highly recommend. I booked this private tour to do on my own with Kesenija who took good care of me, a very knowledgable guide who will answer any questions in depth and guide you through Belgrades brutalist landmarks. A valuable experience!
Thank you very much, Finty! I'm so glad we did the tour together and had a good conversation. Hope to see you in Belgrade again!
Myself being a Belgrade native, I thought I knew this city all too well. Realising I did not in fact know these parts of New Belgrade, I felt curious and so I decided to book this tour. The tour exceeded my expectations and made me want to walk around New Belgrade more often. This is great both for tourist and us, fellow Belgradians. Time well spent.
Hi Mili, thank you for being a curios local. Whether a traveler or a local, we believe a good conversation over architecture is a winner. Looking forward to seeing you again,
I chose this tour to show a little bit of Belgrade to my foreign friends another side of this large city, apart from the city centre. I am from Serbia but I am not from Belgrade so this was a new experience for me as well. I was thrilled to be a part of this fun group and my Slovenian friend complemented me on what a great choice it was to try this tour. Try it out when you get the chance!
Thank you, Isidora! We're glad your guests loved the architectural tour and you were able to discover more of Belgrade with them.
Typically I am not a fan of the more recent approaches in architecture - however, I have always been drawn towards New Belgrade block and I just wanted to know more. The tour guides came up with a great concept here and were very interesting to listen to. Walk aside Danube is simply perfect. My personal favourite is the Genex tower - hope it will be reconstructed and kept well. Please take your time to visit New Belgrade and I hope my take will inspire you.
Dear Filip, thank you for complimenting us after being skeptical at first. This is what makes our work gratifying - the joy of discovery!
