CroatiaA retail store called Izbor, built over 40 years ago in Bar, Montenegro, continues to attract attention due to its unique architectural design. Described by Rade Milić, author of the Instagram page 'Tajne srpske istorije,' as looking like a spaceship landed in the city center, the building was designed by architect Batrić Mijović. The structure features open spaces supported by columns rather than internal load-bearing walls, making it exceptionally modern for its time. It belongs to the late modernist style with elements of Brutalism, and its distinctive domes mimic the surrounding mountain silhouette. According to the Lexicon of Visual Arts of Montenegro, the building was among the largest retail stores in Yugoslavia at the time of its construction in 1984. Initially criticized by some residents for appearing too Eastern-style and concerns about the durability of its glass, the Izbor has since become a popular attraction for both locals and tourists along the Bar Riviera.
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