Nis Fortress
A well-preserved Ottoman fortress on the banks of the Nisava River with free entry to the grounds, a park inside the walls, and open-air concerts in summer. One of the best-preserved Turkish fortifications in the Balkans.
Museum in Nis
Mediana
The remains of a luxurious Roman palace complex built by Emperor Constantine, who was born nearby. Affordable admission to see preserved mosaics and the foundations of the imperial villa.
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Before you go
- Address
- Бранка Миљковића 1, 18111 Niš
- Good to know
Nearby
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Skull Tower
A tower built by the Ottoman army from the skulls of Serbian rebels after the 1809 Battle of Cegar, now enclosed in a chapel. A deeply unsettling but historically important site with very low admission.
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