Ram Fortress
Тврђава Рам
An Ottoman gun fortress on the Danube upstream in the gorge, restored and reopened in 2020. Its pentagonal walls overlook the Danube and the surrounding vineyards.
Ram Fortress was built by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in the late 15th century. It is one of the earliest fortresses in the Balkans designed specifically to defend against artillery, and its five towers form a pentagon. It reopened in 2020 after restoration. The fort has exhibitions, and visitors can climb the walls to look out over the Danube, the Romanian bank across the river and the direction of Silver Lake downstream. Tickets are required. It is near Veliki Gradište and about 30 km from Golubac Fortress. It is often visited as the first stop on a gorge tour, together with Golubac Fortress.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Golubac Fortress
- Bigăr Waterfall
- Rajko's Cave
- Lepenski Vir
- Donji Milanovac
- Ciucaru Mare
- Ponicova Cave
- Veterani Cave