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Niš Fortress (Serbian: Нишка тврђава / Niška tvrđava) is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument. It rises on the right bank of the Nišava River, overlooking the area inhabited for longer than two millennia.
- 18th century
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- Reconstructed
- City of Niš
It is well known as one of the most significant and best preserved monuments of this kind in the mid-Balkans. The Fortress was erected on the site of earlier fortifications – the ancient Roman, Byzantine, and later yet Medieval forts. Bali-begova mosque
Nis Fortress. 552 reviews. #1 of 45 things to do in Nis. Historic Sites. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Djava ” Jul 2022. It is in a town center and inside it's big walls you have a park with a playground for kids, coffee shops and restaur... By Joanita R. “ Beautiful fortress ” Aug 2021.
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Niš Fortress. Though its current incarnation was built by the Turks in the 18th century, there have been forts on this site since ancient Roman times. Today it's a sprawling recreational area with restaurants, cafes, market stalls and ample space for moseying, as well as the 16th-century Bali-beg Mosque.
Feb 4, 2022 · Niš is one of the rare cities in the world with an impressive fortress in the very center that hasn’t been moved for two millennia. Location. Đuke Dinić bb. Area. 22,1 hectares. Height. 8 meters. Width of the rampart: 3 meters. Entrance. Free entry. The Fortress is open throughout the year 24 /7.. Major attractions inside the fortress:
Niš Fortress. 1.72 MILES. Though its current incarnation was built by the Turks in the 18th century, there have been forts on this site since ancient Roman times. Today it's a…
Niš Fortress is a well-preserved Turkish fortress from the 18 th Century situated at the very heart of the city of Niš, on the bank of the river Nišаva. One of the most beautiful examples of Turkish medieval architecture in Serbia, it is also enriched with elements of Arabic architecture.
