Western City Gate in Belgrade, Serbia. Constructed between 1977 and 1980, the Brutalist building is more commonly known as the Genex Tower.
Balkans Blog Posts
In Photos: Street Art in Zenica, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Finding street art in Zenica. On our recent road trip around Bosnia & Herzegovina we unexpectedly came across a few pieces of street art and graffiti.
National Library of Kosovo
National Library of Kosovo in Pristina. Constructed in 1982 by architect Andrija Mutnjaković. Brutalist, Socialist architecture in former Yugoslavia.
In Photos: Street Art in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
For the best street art in Banja Luka, go to Borik district where you can see murals created for the Flaster Street Art Festival, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
What to do in Pristina, Kosovo
What to do in Pristina, Kosovo. A guide on how to spend a day in the capital of Europe’s newest nation, Kosovo, including a self-guided walking tour map.
Abandoned Bosnia & Herzegovina: Motel EHOS in Miljevina
Exploring an abandoned hotel in Bosnia & Herzegovina, and learning the shocking history behind the derelict Motel EHOS in Miljevina.
Street Art in Pristina… and the Newborn Monument
Seeking out street art in Pristina plus a look at the changing face of the Newborn Monument – a guide for independent travellers to Kosovo in the Balkans.
Belgrade’s Modern City Gates | Serbia Travel Guide
What and where are Belgrade’s Modern City Gates? Visiting the Genex Tower and Rudo, iconic tower blocks in the Serbian capital.
Street Art in Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki may not rival Athens when it comes to street art, but we explore street art in Thessaloniki and include a map with where to find it.
Seeking out Street Art in Skopje, Macedonia
To be honest, we were expecting a lot more when it came to street art in Skopje. However, the Macedonian capital has only a few pieces of art and graffiti.
Where to break the journey between Belgrade and Budapest
Where to break the journey between Belgrade and Budapest. Novi Sad, Subotica, Szeged and Kecskemet in Serbia and Hungary are all worth a visit.
Street art in Mitrovica, Kosovo
The street art in Mitrovica was an unexpected surprise during our visit to Kosovo, but there was a big contrast between the Serbian and Kosovan sides.