The Skull Tower of Nis
Ćele Kula
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Structure built from the skulls of vanquished foes.

📜 Unique historical monument built in 1809 from the skulls of defeated Serb rebels.
🔍 Originally contained 952 skulls, 58 remain today within a chapel built in 1892.

Why Go

💀 Witness a gruesome yet powerful historical edifice.
📜 Learn about Serbian bravery and the First Serbian Uprising.
🏛️ See the skull of rebel commander Stevan Sinđelić.

Cost

💰 Ticket required for entry.

Last updated 9 days ago

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