Uticaj procesa restitucije na zaštitu kulturne i arhitektonske baštine i urbani razvoj modernog Beograda

The main goal of the paper is to highlight some important issues connected with the future protection of cultural and architectural heritage and the development of modern Belgrade, encouraged by Restitution, which caring out today in Serbia with some delay in relation to other post-socialist countries. The significant political, ethical and cultural aspects and questions are connected with this process and its actors - government institutions, developers, citizens, NGOs, etc. These aspects are not connected only with tangible, but more with intangible heritage - the memory of historical figures and events. The new property legislation frame and refund of private property confi scated and nationalized after WWII have a great impact on the protection of cultural heritage - monasteries, rural and urban ambiences, and public and residential buildings. The preparation of the new modern law in the field of protection of cultural and architectural heritage - more based on international conventions and recommendations - is very important for the further development of Serbia within Europe. The establishment of clear rules, trust and good relations between owners and state institutions will enable better future preservation and maintenance of the listed cultural property.