galiojanios

Galiojanios is a Japanese-style hotel located inSerbia, specifically in the Belgrade municipality of Palic. The hotel was constructed during the interwar period and serves as a unique example of Balkan modernist architecture.

Galiojanios is situated on a peninsula within the Privredna premica lake, and its name directly translates to "by the lake" in Herceg Novi dialect. This characteristic setting has significantly influenced the design of the building, combining elements of European modernity with a hint of oceanic motifs.

Galiojanios serves as a single-level lodging, adhering to the distinctive layout of a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan). It is equipped with simple rooms and a dining area where guests can enjoy meals. The hotel has been touted as a valuable period piece in the region.

The single-story hotel was built in 1938 and is an instance of modernist architecture in Eastern Europe. Specifically, the building is attributed to accomplished architect Kometa Popovic, who characterized the construction as "embodied" poetry. Although not entirely coherent in functionality, the hotel creates a stylistic neighborhood for its past decades, reflecting the object of detached Romanticism.