Castle
Nis Fortress
Nis, Serbia
An Ottoman-era fortress on the Nisava river, now a large park with cafes, gates and a museum.
Monument · Serbia · Southern Serbia
Skull Tower
A memorial chapel that preserves the skulls of Serbian fighters killed in the early 19th-century uprising.
Paid entry about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Skull Tower matters
A small chapel now protects the remaining skulls, which were originally built into a tower by Ottoman forces after a battle in 1809. It's sombre and moving, and a reminder of the cost of the struggle for independence. Visit with respect, and allow time to read the displays.
Talking points
- The tower was built after a battle in 1809.
- A chapel now protects the remaining skulls.
- It is a sombre but important memorial.
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