Pirot Gymnasium

Initially established as the Commercial and Artisan School in 1878, it was transformed into a lower-level gymnasium (four grades) and named Pirot Real Gymnasium.^[4] In the 1950s, the gymnasium was divided into separate male and female institutions, but by 1958, it was reunited under the name of Pirot Gymnasium.^[4] In 1964, the school was renamed Gymnasium "Predrag Kostić", honoring a local figure.^[4] Educational reforms in 1977 introduced specialized vocational courses alongside traditional curricula.^[4] Since 1994, the institution has operated under the name Pirot Gymnasium.^[4]

The main building of Pirot Gymnasium, constructed in 1907, was designed by Serbian architect Milorad Ruvidić.^[5] It is a prominent example of academic architecture with elements of classicist and neo-Renaissance styles.^[5] The building features a monumental entrance hall with massive columns, arches, and balustrades.^[5] The building is protected cultural heritage of the Republic of Serbia.^[5]