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Golubac Fortress

Golubac Fortress, Serbia - 2022 Danube River cruise. Golubac Fortress is at the upper entrance to the Iron Gate gorge. It was an important military border stronghold in the area allowing control over all roads and waterways connecting the east and the west. The steep cliffs on which the fort was built and the Danube River both provided natural protection. At various times the fortress was controlled by Hungary, Serbia and Ottoman Empire. Major reconstruction work was done between 2011 and 2016
Golubac Fortress in the evening just before sunset. A very impressive looking fortress. Serbia
Sunset over a very wide section of the Danube just before it enters the Iron Gate gorge, Serbia
An abandoned building built on the cliff face near the boat docks at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Golubac Fortress lit up just after sunset. A very impressive looking fortress. Serbia
The cannon tower added by the ottomans the guard the entrance to the Iron Gate gorge, Danube River, Serbia
One of the nine towers at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
One of the nine towers at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Stone walls near one of the gates into the Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Stone cannon balls near one of the gates into the Golubac Fortress, Serbia
A display of medieval clothing in the visitor centre at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
A display of medieval clothing in the visitor centre at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
A display of medieval clothing in the visitor centre at Golubac Fortress, Serbia
A display of medieval clothing in the visitor centre at Golubac Fortress, Serbia