Niš Fortress
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A well-preserved Ottoman stone fortress on the banks of the Nišava River. Its gates, walls and parkland form the city's living room.
Niš Fortress was built in the early 18th century under Ottoman rule, on top of the sites of Roman and Byzantine settlements. The Istanbul Gate, the walls and the bastions are all in excellent condition. Inside the grounds you will find Roman remains, the Bali Beg Mosque (now an exhibition hall), a Turkish bath and an open-air amphitheater. In summer the site often hosts music and film festivals. Entry is free and the fortress is open all day. It is about a five-minute walk from King Milan Square, across the bridge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- King Milan Square
- National Museum Niš – Archaeological Hall
- Kazandžijsko Sokače
- Red Cross Concentration Camp
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Niš
- Bubanj Memorial Park
- Skull Tower
- Mediana