It was originally called Veliki trg ("Great Square"). As the ceremony of proclamation of Serbia into the kingdom in 1882 was held here, the square was renamed to Kraljev trg ("King's Square"). In 1863 the Captain Miša's Mansion was built and the Great School moved in.
It was originally designated as Veliki trg ("Great Square"). Following the declaration of Serbia's accession to the kingdom in 1882, it was rechristened Kraljev trg ("King's Square"). In 1863, Captain Miša's residence was built, and subsequently, the Great School moved into the area.