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Golubac Fortress
Nine cliffside towers
A medieval fortress of nine towers scaling a cliff where the Danube enters the Iron Gates.
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About Golubac Fortress
A 14th-century fortress climbing a steep cliff on the right bank of the Danube, Golubac stands guard at the entrance to the Đerdap Gorge. Serbs, Hungarians and Ottomans held it in turn, and its walls cascade down the rock in two fan-shaped rows, studded with towers, up to the keep known as the Hat Tower. Tour the restored ramparts with a guide or on your own, then follow the 1,800-metre path to a nearby viewpoint. The river is so wide here that a boat trip round the walls feels like being at sea; afterwards, try Danube perch in town.
Our take
- Nine cliffside towers
- Walls you can climb
- Gateway to the Iron Gates
- Address
- Ridan bb, 12223 Golubac
Golubac, the Balkans - Phone
- +381 12 638 794
- Our city guide
- On our Belgrade guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Golubac Fortress before you go.
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