Jevremovac botanic garden

Jevremovac is a university botanic garden in the Stari Grad municipality of Belgrade, run by the University of Belgrade's School of Biology. It was founded in 1874 on the suggestion of the botanist Josif Pančić and opened to the public in 1880. The original site by the Danube flooded and was destroyed, so in 1889 King Milan Obrenović donated his own estate for a replacement garden, naming it "Jevremovac" after his grandfather Jevrem Obrenović. Daily 10:00–19:00; last entry 18:00. Greenhouse 10:00–18:00. Daily 10:00–19:00; last entry 18:00. Greenhouse 10:00–18:00. The operator lists no regular closure day; the garden is open every day.

The arboretum covers 4.83 hectares and holds about 2,500 plant species, including more than 250 species of tree and shrub. A greenhouse built in 1892 covers 500 square metres and holds over 1,000 tropical and subtropical species, which is the part of the garden least affected by Belgrade's winter. Among the individual specimens, a Quercus trojana oak around 150 years old has itself been declared a natural monument. Underground ice cellars from the property's royal period survive beneath the grounds. The operator lists no regular closure day; the garden is open every day.

An hour covers the arboretum's paths, the greenhouse, and the Japanese and European garden sections without rushing. Visitors specifically interested in the plant labelling and the older specimen trees, including the protected oak, should allow closer to ninety minutes. The garden is compact enough that it fits easily into an afternoon that also covers other Stari Grad sights, rather than needing a dedicated half day of its own. General adult admission is 400 RSD. General adult admission is 400 RSD. Admission is free for children under 7 accompanied by a paying visitor, University of Belgrade students with student identification, pregnant visitors, and visitors with special needs.

The garden publishes a fixed opening season rather than year-round hours: it is open to visitors from 1 May to 1 November, 09:00 to 19:00. Daily 10:00–19:00; last entry 18:00. Greenhouse 10:00–18:00. The entrance is at Takovska 43. marta; and 16, 27E, 32E, 35, 43, 58, 95, 96 and E6 via Džordža Vašingtona. Daily 10:00–19:00; last entry 18:00. Greenhouse 10:00–18:00. The entrance is at Takovska 43. The operator lists public transport lines 2, 5, 10 and 79 via Takovska; 23, 28 and 40 via 27. marta; and 16, 27E, 32E, 35, 43, 58, 95, 96 and E6 via Džordža Vašingtona.

Current admission prices are not published on the sources this page uses and are not reproduced here. The garden operates as a paid attraction during its May-to-November season rather than free open space, so visitors should confirm the fee at the gate. General adult admission is 400 RSD. General adult admission is 400 RSD. Admission is free for children under 7 accompanied by a paying visitor, University of Belgrade students with student identification, pregnant visitors, and visitors with special needs. The City of Belgrade’s heritage programme identifies a designated Jevremovac inclusive tour as accessible to wheelchair users.

Jevremovac sits in Stari Grad, Belgrade's old town municipality, close to the university's other faculty buildings. The entrance is at Takovska 43. The operator lists public transport lines 2, 5, 10 and 79 via Takovska; 23, 28 and 40 via 27. Yes. The entrance is at Takovska 43. The operator lists public transport lines 2, 5, 10 and 79 via Takovska; 23, 28 and 40 via 27. marta; and 16, 27E, 32E, 35, 43, 58, 95, 96 and E6 via Džordža Vašingtona. The inclusive programme also accommodates blind and partially sighted visitors and visitors with hearing impairments.

The fixed May-to-November season is the main practical trap: turning up in winter finds the garden closed regardless of daylight or weather. Inside the season, the 1892 greenhouse is a working growing space and paths between the beds can be narrow, so large bags or bulky equipment are awkward to carry through it. Yes. The City of Belgrade’s heritage programme identifies a designated Jevremovac inclusive tour as accessible to wheelchair users. The accessibility statement covers the designated inclusive route rather than every garden path and building. Yes. It is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:00.

The Japanese garden and the 1892 greenhouse are the two most photogenic sections, the greenhouse especially in the flat light of an overcast day when its glass does not blow out highlights. The protected Quercus trojana oak is worth a wider shot that shows its full crown against the arboretum's other trees rather than a close detail of the bark alone. Yes. It is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:00. Yes. It is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:00. The greenhouse is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.