Tito Towns: A History of Names
"Tito Towns" are the numerous communities across the former Yugoslavia that were named after President Tito. This article explores their history and heritage.| spomenikdatabase
"Tito Towns" are the numerous communities across the former Yugoslavia that were named after President Tito. This article explores their history and heritage.| spomenikdatabase
In this article, we explore the history of Tito's famous ship "Galeb/Seagull", which was a symbol of Yugoslavia and a tool for diplomacy.| Spomenik Database
This article explores the history and architectural heritage of the Zagreb Trade Fair complex, a true repository of modernism & culture.| Spomenik Database
The 1980s era in Yugoslavia could be characterized by its substantial amount of economic crisis and turmoil. During the first five years...| Spomenik Database
In this “Part Two” follow-up to my article from several months ago “No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia From Old Postcards”, we dive...| Spomenik Database
This article explores the history of international sculpture symposiums that were established in Yugoslavia during the mid-century.| Spomenik Database
A postcard operates a bit like a rosy-tinted portal. Carefully selected by the sender, the idealized image is sent from its place of...| Spomenik Database
This article explores the history of the Museums of the Revolution, also known as "red museums" spread across Yugoslavia's landscape.| Spomenik Database
Situated at the west end of Sarajevo, Bosnia i Herzegovina in the neighborhood of Nedžarići, right across from the towering Hotel Radon...| Spomenik Database
One of the most significant accomplishments made by the Yugoslav government during the middle of the 20th century was their...| Spomenik Database
Unquestionably the most iconic and monumental building in New Belgrade (and perhaps of the whole Yugoslav-era) is the “Palace of Serbia”,...| Spomenik Database
Just a couple of days ago, I just happened to be looking for a fun science documentary to watch before going to bed. In this search, I...| Spomenik Database
Perhaps one of the most prolific and influential architects of Yugoslavia that made a lasting mark upon the landscape and the hearts of...| Spomenik Database
When it comes to exploring and investigating the monuments built across the former Yugoslav-region, much of the focus of the Spomenik...| Spomenik Database
As someone who is always tuned into the developments occurring at and around the WWII commemorative sites of the former Yugoslavia...| Spomenik Database
By the time the 1960s arrived, many of the architectural trends across the globe were being criticized that they created cities of bland...| Spomenik Database
The city of Belgrade has many wonderful public squares, each of which has its own special and unique history. However, the one square in...| Spomenik Database
Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito was a man who no doubt enjoyed traveling in style. He had at his disposal many modes of conveyance...| Spomenik Database
As one of the most significant and influential architects of the Yugoslav-era, Zlatko Ugljen was among the figures who blazed a trail in...| Spomenik Database
On July 26th, 1963, a massive earthquake struck the city of Skopje in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia in Yugoslavia at 5:17 in the morning. In an instant, roughly 80% of the city was destroyed and 1,070 people were killed (with over 3,000 injured and 150,00 left homeless). Just one day after the earthquake, Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito made his now famous statement in regards to the tragedy: “Skopje was struck by an unseen catastrophe but we will rebuild it again. With the help of...| spomenikdatabase
