First ‘Belgrade passports’ found their owners on October 25 at the Europe House, marking the start of a unique urban adventure that will run until the end of the year.
For the first time, residents and visitors of Belgrade have the chance to discover the city in a completely new way – through walks, socializing, and fun, while collecting stamps and learning more about the stories behind some of the capital’s most iconic locations.
Andreas von Bekerath, EU Ambassador to Serbia
Among the first ones to receive their passport on Saturday was the EU Ambassador to Serbia, Andreas von Beckerath, who expressed pride that the European Union supports initiatives that bring together communities, history, and culture.
“I believe there are few cities in the world better suited for an initiative like this than Belgrade, because Belgrade has so much to offer in terms of history, culture, and architecture”, said the EU Ambassador to Serbia ahead of the city walk.
Joining the adventure was also Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Serbia, Plamena Halacheva.
“Culture connects us. I invite you to join this exciting mission of discovering the city. Bring your family and friends — exploration, connection, and fun are all part of the Belgrade Passport experience”, she said.
Plamena Halacheva, Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Serbia
The stamp-collecting journey takes explorers across ten selected landmarks – from the Europe House, the French Cultural Center, the Cervantes Institute, Rectorate of the University of Belgrade, the Yugoslav Film Archive, the Goethe-Institut, Kosančićev Venac, Gospodar Jevremova Street, and the Kula Gallery in Cetinjska, all the way to the building of Main Post Office.
Belgrade passport also went to the hands of the journalist and writter Branko Rosić, who noted that Belgrade’s magic lies in its ability to be rediscovered again and again.
“I’ll tell you where rock and roll began, someone else will show you where the first theater performance took place, another where a playwright got drunk – and some will seek out the places where Serbian rulers and politicians met their end”, said Rosić.
The passport owner will drift through the past and present of Belgrade’s most famous landmarks, with an aim to find and collect the stamp on each location and to bring it back to Europe house once its completed. This unique document stays with you as a memorable keepsake that might even bring rewards!
This symbolic guide to Belgrade’s historical, cultural, and contemporary landmarks was created with the support of the EU Delegation in Serbia and the Europe House..
Find out more about the Belgrade Passport HERE.
