amidzin konak u kragujevcu, milosev venac, zavod za zastitu spomenika kulture kragujevac

The Building known as ‘Amidža’s Residence in Kragujevac was constructed during the early 19th century to accommodate Prince Miloš (Serbian Knez Miloš) and members of his court. It is the only remaining example of the court architecture from the time of the old Serbian capital. The name ‘Amidžin Konak’ comes from ‘Amidža’, Sima Milosavljević-Paštirmac, one of Prince Miloš's (Serbian Knez Miloš’s) closest associates, and it was also known as ‘Momčki’ as it housed the prince's young male attendants. The construction of the ‘konak’ (residence) took place between 1818 and 1822.

 

The Residence was built by the best craftsmen of the time, including Jańja Mihailović, Todor Petrović, and the master Veselin. It was built in a Balkan-oriental style, reflecting the period when Serbia was still under Ottoman rule and was gaining autonomy.

 

The Residence was constructed on a sloped terrain, giving it the appearance of having a semi-basement. The lower part of the building was reinforced with a special stone construction.

THE BUILDING KNOWN AS
THE ‘AMIDŽA’S RESIDENCE’ IN KRAGUJEVAC

The entrance doors feature a wrought iron bell, with small windows adorned with wrought iron grids. The upper part has a porch. The structure was built using the bondruk technique, which was common in the 19th century. The interior is divided into eight rooms that were used for accommodation and sleeping.

The Building known as ‘Amidža’s Residence’ in Kragujevac was established as a cultural heritage by the Decision of the Institute for Scientific Study of Cultural Monuments of Belgrade, number 446/47, on October 28, 1947. It was categorized as a cultural heritage of great importance for the Republic of Serbia on April 7, 1979, as published in the ‘Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia’, number 14/79.

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