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.
Fortress in Nis
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.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Тврђава, 18104 Niš
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Nis
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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.
Working out what Nis costs?
The whole of Nis