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Genex Tower is a 1977 brutalist high-rise complex in Novi Beograd, known for its two connected towers and skybridge, and for being one of Belgrade’s most recognizable modernist silhouettes.

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Genex Tower at a glance A late-1970s office-and-residential complex with a strong concrete profile, a central skybridge, and a position that closes the western edge of New Belgrade’s skyline.

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Updated 31 May 2026

Genex Tower

Genex Tower stands in Novi Beograd as a large late-modernist complex from 1977, built as two towers joined by a skybridge. It is best known as one of Belgrade’s strongest brutalist silhouettes and as the city’s second-tallest building. The complex sits on the western side of New Belgrade, where broad avenues, office blocks, and open space make the tower visible from a distance.

The building is not a casual strolling district on its own; it is a landmark you approach for its architecture, scale, and urban position. From street level, the concrete forms read differently than in photos, and the tower feels more like a city marker than a sightseeing stop. For broader context on the area, the Novi Beograd travel guide helps place it in the district’s wider modernist landscape.

The Genex Tower speciality

The speciality here is brutalist architecture in a form that is easy to read from the street: two massive vertical slabs, a bridge connecting them near the top, and a structural expression that leaves the concrete visible instead of hiding it behind decoration. That is what makes Genex Tower different from newer high-rises or glass office blocks in Belgrade. It was designed to be functional first, while still creating a landmark profile for travelers crossing New Belgrade.

In practice, visitors come here to photograph the building, study the massing, and compare it with nearby modernist landmarks in the district. If you are already exploring the area’s public buildings, the Palace of Serbia and the Museum of Contemporary Art in New Belgrade make a useful architectural pair with Genex Tower.

How to get to Genex Tower

From Ušće Park, Genex Tower is a straightforward walk across the river-adjacent streets of Novi Beograd, roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on your starting point and route. If you are coming from the Palace of Serbia area, expect a similar walk along wide avenues and open blocks. The landmark is easiest to reach by taxi or city bus rather than by trying to navigate on foot from the historic center.

Belgrade’s bus network serves Novi Beograd with frequent lines through the district, but line numbers and stops change with construction and route updates, so check the current GSP timetable before you go. Taxis from the city center are usually the simplest option for short visits, and drivers will know the tower by name. Parking is possible on surrounding streets, but availability depends on the time of day and nearby office traffic.

Best time to visit Genex Tower

Genex Tower works best in daytime, when the concrete geometry is visible and the skybridge stands out clearly against the skyline. Late afternoon gives the building stronger side light, which helps with photography. Weekdays are usually calmer around the office blocks, while weekends can feel emptier and easier for slow exterior viewing.

There is no practical need to reserve anything if you are only viewing the tower from outside. If you plan to combine it with other museums or indoor stops in Novi Beograd, check their opening schedules first and keep Genex Tower as the flexible part of the day.

What to expect at Genex Tower

Expect a large-scale exterior landmark, not a polished visitor attraction with tickets, exhibits, or indoor services. The setting is urban, functional, and open, with traffic nearby and little shade in the immediate surroundings. Dress is informal, and comfortable shoes are enough for a short photo stop and a slow walk around the block.

The area is generally manageable for families, though it is more rewarding for travelers interested in architecture than for small children looking for activities. Accessibility depends on the sidewalk and crossing points around the tower, so bring patience if you are moving with a stroller or wheelchair. A camera, water in warmer months, and a map app are the main things to carry.

Useful context for Genex Tower visits

Why the tower reads well from a distance

The twin shafts and connecting bridge create a distinct outline above New Belgrade’s low, planned blocks, which makes the building easier to recognize from moving traffic and long avenues.

Why photographers stop here

The structure is strongest in profile. Straight-on views emphasize mass and symmetry, while side angles show the bridge and the separation between the two towers.

Where Genex Tower is

Genex Tower stands in Novi Beograd, west of the old city center, in the office-and-residential landscape near Ušće and the Palace of Serbia.

Best architectural stops near Genex Tower

These are the most relevant places to pair with Genex Tower if you are focusing on New Belgrade’s modernist skyline and public architecture.

Genex Tower

The two-part brutalist landmark with a skybridge and one of Belgrade’s most recognizable concrete profiles.

Primary stop for exterior viewing, photography, and a close look at late-1970s modernist design.

Palace of Serbia

A major modernist state complex in New Belgrade.

Useful for understanding the district’s postwar planning and monumental scale.

Museum of Contemporary Art, New Belgrade

Belgrade’s key modern art museum across the river in Ušće Park.

A practical stop for travelers combining architecture and art in the same outing.

Meander Block (B-7)

A long residential modernist building in Novi Beograd.

Pairs well with Genex Tower if you want to compare scale, housing, and planned urban form.

Belgrade Waterfront riverside edge

A newer contrast to Novi Beograd’s concrete-era skyline.

Best used as a comparison stop for travelers interested in how Belgrade’s riverfront has changed.

Quick facts about Genex Tower

Address

Novi Beograd, Belgrade

Closest landmark

Palace of Serbia / Ušće side of New Belgrade

Speciality

Brutalist twin tower with skybridge

Price band

Free exterior viewing

Best time

Daytime, especially late afternoon

Reservation required

No for exterior viewing

Practical note for Genex Tower

Practical note for Genex Tower

If you are planning a fast architecture walk in Novi Beograd, combine Genex Tower with one indoor stop and one river-edge stop so the outing feels balanced. The tower itself is mainly an exterior viewing point.

Good pairing for a half-day in Novi Beograd

Good pairing for a half-day in Novi Beograd

Use Genex Tower as the anchor for a modernist route that also includes the Palace of Serbia and the Museum of Contemporary Art in New Belgrade. That gives you architecture, public space, and river context in one area.

Common questions about Genex Tower

Can you go inside Genex Tower?

For most travelers, the visit is about the exterior. Access can vary by tenant use and building operations, so plan for a photo stop rather than a general public tour.

Is Genex Tower worth visiting if I am not into architecture?

Yes, if you like seeing Belgrade’s skyline and want a short stop in Novi Beograd. It is most rewarding when paired with another nearby landmark.

How long do I need at Genex Tower?

Usually 20 to 40 minutes is enough for exterior viewing and photos. Add more time if you are walking the wider New Belgrade modernist route.

Is Genex Tower easy to reach from central Belgrade?

A taxi is the simplest option, and buses also serve Novi Beograd. Walking from the historic center is possible only as a long urban walk.

Sources

Authoritative references for the facts on this page. Last reviewed 31 May 2026.

Ušće Towers - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Official
Western City Gate - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Official
Western City Gate - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Official
Genex Tower – Wikipedie cs.wikipedia.org Official
GENEX塔- 維基百科，自由的百科全書 zh.wikipedia.org Official
GENEX塔 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书 zh.wikipedia.org Official

Last checked: 31 May 2026. For corrections, contact us.

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