Royal Complex in Dedinje | Museums of Serbia

Royal Palace Complex of the Karađorđević Dynasty is located on the highest hill in the Belgrade neighborhood of Dedinje. The complex includes the Royal Palace and the White Palace, the royal church dedicated to Saint Apostle Andrew the First-Called, and other accompanying buildings.

King Alexander I and King Peter II used to live here, and today it is the residence of Crown Prince Alexander II Karađorđević.

The palace complex covers an area of 134 hectares, surrounded by a park, and was built with the personal funds of King Alexander I. The straw house, pools and kitchens, as well as the Marshal's office, are located within this complex.

The White Palace, built in Serbian-Byzantine style, is made of white stone. The construction lasted for half a decade, from 1924 to 1929. The ceremonial hall features copies of frescoes from Sopoćani and Dečani monasteries, while the Dining Room and Golden Salon are furnished in Renaissance style, just like the Small and Large Libraries.

The Blue Salon is decorated in the Baroque style. Precious items from the royal collection adorn these rooms, where visitors can see valuable paintings, chests, and other valuable objects. The ground floor also houses the king's office, and the Golden Salon is home to the painting "Holy Family," while the Blue Salon preserves the painting "Venus and Adonis."

Crown Prince Alexander II currently resides with his family in the private rooms on the first floor.

The basement rooms are lavishly decorated, resembling a palace in the Kremlin. In addition to the Hall of Whispers, the Small Salon, and the Projection Hall, there is also the Hall of Dušan's Wedding, whose ceiling is adorned with motifs from this folk song.

By the order of King Alexander I, a residence was built for his sons, but instead of them, Prince Paul and his family moved into the White Palace after the king's assassination in Marseille, as regent until the adulthood of Peter II Karađorđević.

This neoclassical building consists of the Grand Ceremonial Hall, the Formal Dining Room, the Palace Library, and the Small and Large Salons. The dining room is distinguished by a showcase adorned with porcelain from Sevres, while the Small and Large Salons are furnished in the style of Louis XV. The Palace Library has around 35,000 books, and the upper floor of the building houses a gallery and five large apartments. The auxiliary library and staff quarters are located in the attic of the White Palace.

The White Palace showcases works by world artists such as Nikola Pusen, Jan Brueghel, François Millet, and the portrait of King Alexander I, a masterpiece by Paja Jovanović, holds a significant place.

After World War II, numerous ceremonies were held at the White Palace, and foreign delegations were also welcomed here.

Upon the request of the Karađorđević family, Ivan Meštrović sculpted numerous sculptures. Among the most famous are the sculpture of King Alexander I Karađorđević, sphinxes, Marko Kraljević, Miloš Obilić, and other works within the palace complex.

The Royal Complex in Dedinje is a cultural monument of exceptional importance for the Republic of Serbia, and at the same time, it is a silent witness to the historical and political events in our country.

It is open to visitors from the end of April until the beginning of October, and guided tours of the palaces can be arranged.