Niš walking tour & city guide
The birthplace of Constantine the Great.
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Niš is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and the birthplace of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Serbia's third city has a big Ottoman fortress in its center, a lively pedestrian street and a reputation for the best grilled meat in the country.
The fortress and the center
Niš Fortress, built by the Ottomans in the 18th century on Roman and Byzantine foundations, is now a park with walls, a gate, a hammam and summer festivals. Across the Nišava river, King Milan Square and the pedestrian Obrenovićeva Street form the heart of the modern city.
Kazandžijsko Sokače, the old coppersmiths' lane, is a short street of restored Ottoman-era houses now full of cafés.
History around Niš
The Skull Tower, built by the Ottomans in 1809 from the skulls of Serbian rebels, is a haunting monument to the First Serbian Uprising. On the edge of the city, Mediana preserves the remains of a luxurious Roman imperial villa with mosaic floors.
Top sights in Niš
- 1
Niš Fortress
An Ottoman fortress turned city park.
- 2
Skull Tower
A memorial to the First Serbian Uprising.
- 3
Obrenovićeva Street
The pedestrian main street.
- 4
Kazandžijsko Sokače
The old coppersmiths' lane.
- 5
Mediana
Remains of a Roman imperial villa.
Food markets & where to eat in Niš
Kazandžijsko Sokače
Cafés and grill houses in the old lane.
Tvrđava
Restaurants and summer terraces inside the fortress.
Food to try in Niš
Pljeskavica
Niš is famous for its grilled meat patties.
Burek
Flaky pastry with meat or cheese.
Ajvar
A roasted red pepper relish.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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