Portraits of Serbian Politicians
and Diplomats and Tales of Old Belgrade and its Citizens – featured at the New Cemetery
of Belgrade, Serbia
To our great satisfaction and
much to visitor’s delight, the New Cemetery in Belgrade continued honoring 2018
European Heritage Days in a form of two additional them guided strolls held on
September 30 and October 21, 2018.
Portraits of Serbian Diplomats and Statesmen
The significant number of visitors who attended the event, were able to hear the intriguing stories about people who chose politics and diplomacy as their careers, in addition to those who entered into this merciless arena from other professions.
For the first
time, the visitors heard the tales about diplomatic service of the significant
authors and poets, representatives of so-called „Golden Age of Serbian
Diplomacy" (between the two World Wars), including the tales on decisive
moments in history, love and deception, intrigues and scandals.
Tales of Old Belgrade and its Citizens
This most intriguing of all the guided through the New Cemetery in Belgrade was highly
anticipated by our visitors. Our inspiring
colleague, who guided this themed stroll shared numerous interesting stories
and led the visitors to an unforgettable journey through time. The visitors
heard the stories on the eccentric Law professor who hated draught and was an accomplished
card player, genius mathematician who was also the professional river fisherman,
beautiful actresses who caused duels, industrialist with the soft spot for
soccer and may others.
In line with the excellent visitors’ feedback and their anticipation of the new walks, the Public Utility Company Funeral Services Belgrade, planned two more guided walks along the alleys and parks of the New Cemetery during November 2018, which will be devoted to the Centenary of the First World War Armistice:
- Legendary WWI Military Commanders and Heroes Buried at the New Cemetery - November 4, 2018
- Serbian She-Soldiers and Volunteer Nurses in the Great War - November 18, 2018
