improved hygiene. The market was demolished during the Allied Easter bombing of Belgrade on 16 April 1944. According the Ivo Andrić, who inspected the area the day after, the market and the surrounding streets were completely destroyed, with dead bodies under the rubble. It is estimated that the bomb which destroyed the market killed some 200 people. Though officially named Skadarlija market after World War II, in 1946, the citizens continued to refer to the market only as Bajloni, not accepting the new name. The market covers . In June 2022, complete renovation of the market was announced. The plan includes complete demolition of all structures on the market's plateau and construction of new ones. Number of stalls will be increased by 10-15%, to 400, with addition of an multi-levelled underground garage with 400 parking lots. The plan also includes a possibility that market may be partially covered. The project additionally covers the above the surface appearance of the future subway station "Skadarlija", adjoining to the market. References External links Images of Skadarlija Skadarlia virtual tour Neighborhoods of Belgrade Streets in Belgrade Pedestrian malls Entertainment districts Restaurant districts and streets Culture in Belgrade Stari Grad, Belgrade