FortressSS 0083
Old Town of Užice
Užice, Zlatibor District · Serbia
A medieval fortress on a steep cliff above Užice, probably built in the second half of the 14th century to control the roads and the town itself. It is a typical example of Serbian medieval fortification. After centuries in ruins the fortress is being restored, and the upper town was opened to visitors at the end of 2023.
Why it is in the database
The monument meets the following criterion:
- VIdentityPermanently inscribed in Serbian historical memory, tradition and literature.
