Novo Brdo Fortress, Medieval fortress in Novo Brdo, Kosovo
Novo Brdo Fortress is a medieval stronghold made of two areas: the Upper Town with a hexagonal shape and central tower, plus the Lower Town with rectangular buildings. Eight rectangular towers, three gates, and walls surround the central zone, with a dry moat encircling the entire structure.
King Stephen Uros II Milutin ordered construction in 1285 to protect the region's gold and silver mining operations. The structure was positioned to guard these valuable mineral resources, which drew merchants from far away to the settlement.
The fortress was home to followers of different faiths, with seven Orthodox churches and two Catholic ones standing within its walls. This mix of religious buildings shows how people of various beliefs coexisted in the medieval mining settlement.
The ruins sit in a central area surrounded by a dry moat and are accessible on foot. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and there are multiple levels to climb.
The nearby mines produced glam silver, a special alloy with up to 33 percent gold content. This rare material was so valuable that it attracted merchants from distant lands and made the fortress an important trade hub.
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