Nis - european crossroads
Welcome to Nis
Nis is a city on the crossroads of the major Balkan and European roads which connect Europe with Near East, therefore considered since remote times the gate between the East and the West. Nis is mentioned in documents for the first time in Roman and Byzantine period under the name of "Via Militaris" while in the Middleages it was known as "the Road of Constantinople". Nis is well-known for its hospitality and delicious food.
Cutural and historic sights
Mediana - a royal estate in the outskirts of the antic Nis from Roman period (4th century).
Fortress - the best preserved Turkish fortress in central Balkan erected in 1723. on the remains of Roman Naissus.
Cele kula (The Skull Tower) - a unique monument with skulls of Serbian rebels built in its walls by the Turks as a reprisal after the battle on Cegar.
The monument dedicated to the liberators of Nis - 1937.
Events
Traditional Film Encounters
"Nisvil" Jazz Festival
"Nismonia" Music Festival
"The Days of Burek" (burek - national cheese pie made from thin layers of dough and a cheese filling)
Nis surroundings
Nis Spa Center - it is situated only 10 km from Nis at the foot of mountain Suva. Suitable for rest, holiday and excursions. It is very much visited because of its mineral water springs and healing climate.
Sicevo Gorge - a protected natural phenomenon, attractive 17 km long canyon of the river Nisava.
Jelasnik Gorge - a special 2 km long natural reserve with waterfalls.
Cerjanska cave - 14 km from Nis, near Cerje village, at 515 m above sea level, with karst gems in its underground halls such as stalaktites, stalagmites, stone curtains, pillars...
Bajanine waters and Kamenicki peak - places for skiing and sleighing.
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