Prince Mihailo Monument

Absolutely great!! This is THE place where you can meet, drink, eat, have fun, take a photo, or just sit idly relishing the stunning monument and the lively people of different cultures.

This monument is not to be missed as it is gorgeous to watch the Equestrian statue of Prince Mihailo!
It is in the main republic square and it was erected in 1882.

This place is always active and it's worthy.

This famous monument was built in 1882 in the the Republic Square, just in front of the National Museum. The monument is dedicated to Prince Mihailo Obrenovic and the liberation of Serbia from Turkish authorities.

The monument was erected in 1882, the work of Florentine sculptor Enrico Pazzi. It was the first public sculptural monument unveiled in Belgrade and the only equestrian monument in Belgrade. The unveiling of the monument was a great event for Belgrade and Serbia, confirmed by the poems written for that purpose and printed lithographs representing the square with festive decorations, military musicians in uniforms and the gathered crowd of citizens.

This monument and the square which is located in is maybe the most famous place in Belgrade. In the middle of the city, extremely wide closed-traffic area and a good place for the people to come together and enjoy the weather, take some pictures for a memory etc. It is also good that i see this place almost everytime clean.

It is located in the city center, near the Narodno pozorište. It is easy to get there. It is a historical sight you should see. In Belgrade it is known with the name horse

Prince Mihailo Monument is located in the main Republic Square in Belgrade, Serbia, and was erected in 1882. It was the first public monument with representation of an equestrian figure of a ruler in Serbia. The monument is by Italian sculptor Enrico Pazzi. Reliefs on the monument were performed according to the drawings of architect Konstantin Jovanović. The monument was declared a Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1979 and it is protected by Republic of Serbia.

During the second half of the 19th century in Belgrade, an increasing number of monuments, representing numerous prominent personalities from the cultural and political life of Serbia, were erected. The decision was made to erect a monument to Mihailo Obrenović, which would be placed at the former Theatre Square outside the National Theatre in Belgrade. In 1873 an international competition was announced; 17 works were received, mostly from foreign artists.

The winning sculptor was the distinguished Florentine master Enrico Pazzi. The Italian sculptor was born in Florence in 1819. He was a pupil of the famous sculptor Giovanni Sarti and Duperray. Pazzi had become famous for his work on a monument of the Italian writer Dante; it was erected in 1865 in front of the Florentine church of Santa Croce. Pazzi's Mihailo Obrenović sculpture was to depict the ruler on his horse—an innovation in Serbian society at that time. Work began in 1874 and was completed in 1878 when Serbia gained independence.

It was erected in honor of the Prince's most important political achievement, complete expulsion of the Turks from Serbia and liberation of the remaining seven cities within (then) Serbian territory, still under Turkish rule (1867). The names of the cities are carved on plates on the statue's pedestal, and with the Prince's hand pointing to Old Serbia, the remaining unliberated territory.

The monument is 11 m (36 ft) high and 8.46 m (27.8 ft) long.

The monument that dominates Republic Square is dedicated to the most important person in modern Serbian history Knez Mihailo a moderator of Serbia in the 19th century. Highly recommended!

The must visit place in Belgrade

Very nice location 😌😃

Apsolutely must see. This is the epicenter of the city. This is the place where tours are starting, where you have to make a photo.

Best meeting place. Belgrade walking tours also start from there.

Beautiful monument, can be used as a meeting place. There are many cafes, theaters and the national museum nearby.

Belgradians say 'Let's meet in front of the horse' because this one is the only monument with a horse. Good area with pedestrian streets.

Right in the middle of the square, in-front of the museum.

The square view is amazing for viewers

City centre, downtown Belgrade.

Located on nice spacious square.

The usual meeting point.

The city 🌃 Belgrad
Always a good choice to spend your day well 🤗

I just walked past, but it looked good.

I love Belgrade🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸👏👏👏🌏🌏🌏

Prince Mihailo was watching the people gathering or passing or sitting in cafes enjoying the nice weather at Christmas. He was satisfied, I am sure, seeing the full Square, full of happy and joyful people!

The place to meet...👍❣🌹🇨🇭🇭🇷