Bač Fortress
Бачка тврђава
The best-preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina. Its 14th-century walls and main tower stand on the plain, and there is also a Franciscan monastery nearby.
Bač Fortress was built by Hungarian King Charles I in the early 14th century. It is the best-preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina. The surviving walls, towers and tall main tower still stand. The restored main tower houses exhibitions and offers a climb to view the plain. The town of Bač has a Franciscan monastery dating back to the 12th century and the remains of a Turkish bath. The entire historic area of Bač is on Serbia's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status. It is about 60 kilometers from Novi Sad and is suitable for a half-day drive.
Opening hours
Fortress approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Novi Sad Synagogue
- Liberty Square & City Hall
- Name of Mary Church
- Gallery of Matica Srpska
- Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection
- Zmaj Jovina & Dunavska Streets
- St George's Cathedral & Bishop's Palace
- Danube Park