List of buildings in Belgrade

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This is a list of notable buildings in Belgrade , Serbia.

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Academic buildings

Cathedral of Saint Sava Temple Saint Sava.jpg
Cathedral of Saint Sava
Old Palace Belgrade Old Court 1.jpg
Old Palace
Despot Stefan Tower Despotova kula6.jpg
Despot Stefan Tower

Civil buildings

Historical buildings

Hotels

Museums

Religious buildings

Sports buildings

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