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The old Kalemegdan Fortress has thousands of stories to tell

We’re now in the place that holds almost 2000 years of historical meaning. The Kalemegdan Fortress’s story starts back in the 2nd century and its oldest fortifications are – take a deep breath — older than the ancient Celts.

I won’t omit telling you that all the monuments and remnants within the citadel belong to different periods of time – all of them gathered here, in this magical place. We will walk all along the site, we’ll enjoy every moment and we’ll learn so much about Serbian history. The informative placards will be our free know-it-all guide.

Did you know that the Kalemegdan Fortress was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt? Yes, the final version we’re able to admire nowadays took shape in the late 18th century!

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