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Manakova kuća, one of the oldest in Belgrade, covered in graffiti

Manakova kuća is one of the oldest houses in Belgrade and a cultural monument since 1963, and its wall on Kraljevića Marka Street is almost always covered in graffiti.

Manakova kuća, one of the oldest in Belgrade, covered in graffiti

TL;DR

  • Manakova kuća, a cultural monument in Belgrade since 1963, is consistently targeted by graffiti.
  • The house has a historical significance, having survived urban regulation and served as a kafana and family home before becoming a museum.
  • It preserves an ethnographic collection by Hristofor Crnilović and serves as a center for learning traditional crafts like weaving, embroidery, and mosaic.
  • Video surveillance is in place, but legal measures against those responsible for graffiti are difficult.
  • Plans are underway to implement facade solutions to prevent further damage while respecting the building's architectural value.