Dorcol Platz is a multidisciplinary creative hub, open to all individuals with artistic vision – a space for those advocating cultural and social transformation.   Through its engagement with the community, Dorcol Platz promotes art, education, and projects designed to activate and connect both local and global creative sectors. By involving both established and emerging artists, students, scholars, and anyone with a shared interest – regardless of age – it seeks to become a center for sustainable development, with a focus on culture, ecology, technology, sports, and science. As an urban space embracing new artistic forms and global trends, Dorcol Platz contributes to fostering the cosmopolitan spirit of Belgrade. We strive to bring a piece of every culture to Dorcol – while always prioritizing the preservation of our own cultural heritage.

Dorcol Platz – A Meeting Place – A Rich Legacy

Dorcol stands out as one of the most historically significant and culturally rich areas of Belgrade. Known for its deep connection to the past, every street, intersection, and building in Dorcol tells a unique story, revealing layers of history waiting to be uncovered. The area’s remarkable diversity in such a compact space gives Dorcol its distinctive character, contributing to its cosmopolitan essence. This neighborhood has inspired many of Serbia’s most prominent figures, including Svetlana Velmar – Jankovic, Ivo Andric, Mesa Selimovic, and Stevan Mokranjac. The name “Dorcol” originates from Turkish, meaning “intersection,” referring to the junction of Cara Dusana, Kralja Petra, and Dubrovacka streets. In the Middle Ages, Dorcol was a central part of the city and an important commercial link between the Ottoman Empire, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Venetian Republic. Even after Belgrade became the capital of Serbia, Dorcol retained its multicultural identity. The area that was once home to the Jewish quarter is now known as Jevrejska Street. During the Austrian occupation, the lower part of Dorcol housed the court of Prince Eugene of Savoy.

A Neighborhood with a History of Its Own

Dorcol is a neighborhood with a rich history, with its secrets hidden in underground passageways, while the old low houses and narrow streets have gradually made way for modern buildings. However, some parts of Dorcol, with their timeless charm and lingering secrets, still offer glimpses of the area’s past. These remnants serve as reminders of the original character of this remarkable place in Belgrade, which still deserves to be thoroughly explored. And so, the adventure of rediscovery continues!