Things to see in Niš
Niš is a city in Serbia, with an urban population of about 250 thousand. Below are 11 notable places within about 6 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Skull Tower History
Skull Tower is a stone structure embedded with human skulls located in Niš, Serbia. It was constructed by the Ottoman Empire following the Battle of Čegar of May 1809, during the First Serbian Uprising.
2Niš Fortress History
Niš Fortress is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument.
3Mediana History
Mediana is an important archeological site from the late Roman period, located in the eastern suburb of the Serbian city of Niš. It represents a luxurious residence with a highly organised economy.
4Islam-aga's Mosque Place of worship
Islam-aga Mosque is the only functioningmosque in Niš, Serbia. There is another mosque in Niš Fortress which has been converted into a gallery, and another close to the University Rectorate that was damaged during the Anglo-American bombing of the city in 1944.
5Saborna crkva Place of worship
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox church located in Niš, Serbia. It is under jurisdiction of the Eparchy of Niš of the Serbian Orthodox Church and serves as its cathedral church.
6Bubanj Memorial Park History
Memorial Park Bubanj is a World War II memorial complex built to commemorate the shooting and execution of more than 10,000 citizens of Niš and people from Serbia and other parts of the country, but according to some data, over 12,000 people, and it is located in Palilula municipality of Niš, Serbia.
7National Theatre in Niš Arts & culture
The National Theatre is a theater located in Sinđelić Square, Niš, Serbia. It was founded in 1887 as "Sinđelić" Theatre, and reorganized in 1906 as National Theatre, following the completion of new theatre building.
8Čegar History
Čegar is a location in Serbia where the Battle of Čegar Hill took place. It was first marked on July 4, 1878 with the following inscription:
9Memorial Chapel History
Memorial Chapel was built in memory of the 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia victims from the city of Niš. The chapel was built by the City government of Niš, and it is situated on Sumatovacka Street near Niš Fortress and Banovina palace, currently seat of the University of Niš.
10Kalča Shopping
Kalča is a large shopping center in the City of Niš. It has been open since 1993, and is located in downtown Niš.
11Niš Commonwealth Military Cemetery History
The Commonwealth Military Cemetery is located in Niš, Serbia in the municipality of Palilula. It is listed as a Protected Cultural Monument of the Republic of Serbia (Identification Number SK 689).
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