A TRIP TO THE GOLUBAC FORTRESS

A few days ago my family and I decided to go on a one-day trip to the Golubac Fortress. It’s a famous Serbian tourist attraction on the south side of the Danube River built in the 14th century. It is located in north-eastern Serbia and you can actually see Romania across the Danube, giving that it’s the only thing separating these two countries. The reason why this place particularly was chosen to be the location of the fortress is that river and cliffs surrounding it make a natural protection from attacks. Also, it was easy to monitor entire land and water traffic during many battles between the Ottoman Empire and Hungary.

Hills of Romania.

The Golubac Fortress was under the administration of Hungarian before it was given to Despot Stefan Lazarević. This was actually the first extended Serbian possession of the fortress. After his death, the Hungarian wanted the fortress back, but Duke Jeremija (commander of Golubac at the time) sold the fortress to Turks for 12000 ducats. What’s interesting is that some treasure hunters used to believe that ducats are kept at the Ward, but they never found them.
Ever since the middle of the 19th century, it has belonged to Serbs.

The fortress consists of three parts surrounded by 9 towers, 2 portcullises and one palace.

The map of the Golubac Fortress.

Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed to enter the fortress, because it was under the reconstruction, but there is a beautiful museum open for tourists in front of it, so I will show you some of the photos I took there.

According to many archaeological researches, the first copper mine was placed here which led to the beginning of the Metal Age revolution.

There are some saved bowls and goblets on the right side.

Model of the building, plate and coins from 3rd and 4th century (Roman Period).

Things saved from the mid 15th – 18th century (Ottoman Period).

Bronze Needles and Knob from the 3rd and 4th century (Roman Period).

Hope you like my post.

Bojana :)