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Matica Srpska Gallery
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons, when the gallery is quietest and you can view the individual works without crowds. Avoid weekend mornings, when there are often many school groups.
Budget tips
The basic entrance fee is 300 dinars (about 2.50 EUR), students and seniors pay half. Every first Wednesday of the month, admission is free.
Recommended for
Art lovers, Cultural travelers, History enthusiasts, Painting students
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Quick facts: The Gallery of Matica Srpska owns over 8,500 works of art, most of which come from Serbian painters of the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the most valuable pieces are paintings by Konstantin Danilo, who is considered the founder of modern Serbian painting.
Highlights: In room number 7 hangs the painting "Portrait of a Blind Girl" by Đura Jakšić, which the painter painted blind after he himself lost his sight for several days due to a fever. They say he applied paint to the canvas purely by touch and memory, and the result is so evocative that visitors often fall silent in front of it.
Insider tips
- Do not miss room no. 12 with works by Paja Jovanović, whose paintings capture everyday life in the Balkans of the 19th century with incredible detail.
- Get the audio guide for 100 dinars - it contains stories that you won't find in the regular descriptions.
- Photography without flash is allowed, but you will get the best shots by the windows on the first floor, where there is natural light.
- If you like peace and quiet, come on Tuesday afternoons - it is usually the least busy.
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