Property · 51 of the best in Belgrade
Hotel Moskva
A symbol of Belgrade
About Hotel Moskva
Hotel Moskva has watched over Terazije since 14 January 1908, when it opened as part of the Rossiya Palace, built by the Russian insurance company Rossiya.
Designed by Jovan Ilkić in a daring Secession style with ancient Greek touches, its five floors are clad in yellow and green ceramic tiles from the Zsolnay factory in Pécs, crowned by a maiolica relief, the Glorification of Russia. Seen at the time as a statement of Serbia’s turn towards Russia, it was called “the most expensive and the most beautiful Russian house in the Balkans”.
Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Ivo Andrić have all stayed here, and its café is the home of the Moskva šnit cake, created in 1974.
Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Ivo Andrić have all stayed here, and its café is the home of the Moskva šnit cake, created in 1974. A protected monument since 1968, it remains one of the best-loved symbols of Belgrade.
Why it's on our list
- Opened in 1908
- Zsolnay ceramic facade
- Home of the Moskva šnit
Hotel Moskva in depth
From the building’s published history.
Timeline
- 1905work begins on the Rossiya Palace
- 14 January 1908the hotel opens
- 1968protected as a cultural monument
- 1970–72major renovation
- 1974the Moskva šnit cake is created
- 2008–2011restoration of the building
Design · 5
Architect Jovan Ilkić; built by engineer Karlo Knol, Secession style with ancient Greek elements, Ceramic tiles from the Zsolnay factory in Pécs, Maiolica relief “Glorification of Russia”, Five floors at the meeting of three streets on Terazije
Famous guests · 4
Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Ivo Andrić
Listings, fees and opening hours change, so please contact Hotel Moskva directly before you visit.