Natural monument "Academic Park": Origin, development and cultural-historical heritage

Abstract

The Academic Park (Serb. Akademski park), located in the city core of Belgrade, is characterized by a rich history, and the very origin and development of the park have a close connection with the beginning of the development of Belgrade, while the concept of the park has been preserved to this day. The Academic Park is like a green oasis, a biologically-ecologically, functionally but also aesthetically important part of the city milieu. Having in mind the importance of this green area as an element of the urban environment, its ecological and landscape values, it has been determined that it is necessary to implement protection measures of this park, which is why in 2007 the park was designated as a botanical monument. The development of the Academic Park was commenced at the Turkish cemetery, continued with the market - King's Square and "Small Park" - Pančić's Park, to today's appearance, in a very interesting historical tale.

Keywords

• academic park
• nature conservation
• cultural-historical heritage