Niš

Views & landmarks

Skull Tower

A tower in Niš built by the Ottoman Empire from human skulls embedded in its walls after a battle during the 1809 Serbian uprising. Its tragic history leaves visitors with a solemn, reflective feeling.

Heritage & monuments

Mediana

This Roman-era archaeological site lies on the eastern outskirts of Niš. Once an opulent villa complex built under Constantine the Great, it still shows traces of baths and storerooms.

Castles & palaces

Niš Fortress

A fortress on the right bank of the Nišava River, overlooking an area that has been inhabited for over 2,000 years. Regarded as one of the best-preserved fortresses in Serbia and the Balkans, it invites you to walk along its walls and take in the history.

Temples & religious sites

Islam-aga's Mosque

The only mosque in Niš, Serbia, still used for worship today. Inside Niš Fortress stands an old mosque converted into a gallery, making it a good stop to visit together.

Temples & religious sites

Saborna crkva

Saborna Crkva is an Orthodox cathedral in downtown Niš, the seat church of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Niš. With its simple yet solemn atmosphere, it's a nice stop for a quiet moment during a visit to Niš.

Nature

Nišava

The Nišava rises in Bulgaria and flows through the city of Niš, forming the longest tributary of the Južna Morava. It's a pleasant river to stroll along while exploring downtown Niš.

Nature

Čegar

The site of the Battle of Čegar in Niš, Serbia. A memorial here honors Stevan Sinđelić and his soldiers, who fell in battle against Ottoman forces in 1809.

Heritage & monuments

Bubanj Memorial Park

This WWII memorial park is located in the Palilula area of Niš. Built to honor more than ten thousand victims, it invites reflection on the painful history of the war.