Smederevo Fortress
Smederevo · Fortress and centre
Despot Đurađ Branković's fortress (1428–1430) where the Jezava meets the Danube — one of Europe's largest lowland fortresses.
Free entry to the main grounds
How to get there
- 9 min walk from Republic Square
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00
About
The Smederevo Fortress (Serbian: Cмeдepeвcκa твpђaвa / Smederevska tvrđava) is a medieval fortified city in Smederevo, Serbia, which was the temporary capital of Serbia in the Middle Ages. It was built between 1427 and 1430 on the order of Despot Đurađ Branković, the ruler of the Serbian Despotate. It was further fortified by the Ottoman Empire, which had taken the city in 1459. The fortress withstood several sieges by Ottomans, surviving relatively unscathed. During World War II it was heavily damaged by explosions and bombing, despite which the fortress remained "one of the rare preserved courts of medieval Serbian rulers." Smederevo Fortress was declared a national Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979. In 2010, the fortress was placed on the tentative list for possible nomination as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
From other cities
- Beograd → Smederevo 35 departures on weekdays, from 48 min
Nearby
- Smederevo Museum 5 min walk
- St George's Church 8 min walk
- Karađorđe's Mulberry 11 min walk
- Church of the Dormition 16 min walk
Nearby
- Smederevo Railway station · 210 m
- Wagon Fast food · 229 m
- Palačinkarnica Family Café · 235 m
- dm Drugstore · 254 m
- Pivnica Peron Bar · 295 m
- Aman Convenience store · 298 m
- Muzej u Smederevu Museum · 304 m
- Autobuska stanica Smederevo Bus station · 316 m
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Smederevo Fortress?
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00.
How far is Smederevo Fortress from the city centre?
It is about 0.6 km from the city centre (Republic Square) as the crow flies, about 9 min on foot.