Kruševac Fortress

The complex encompasses remnants of the Donjon tower entrances, preserved sections of stone defensive walls, and foundations of several rectangular structures that formed the administrative center of the fortress and now comprise an archaeological park covering approximately 12 acres.

Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović constructed this fortified town in 1371 as the new capital of Serbia after relocating from Ohrid. The fortress served as the administrative center until his death at the Battle of Kosovo Field and suffered major destruction during the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century.

This fortified complex became the symbol of late medieval Serbian statehood under Prince Lazar and remains an important pilgrimage site for Serbs honoring the Moravian Dynasty and preserving the cultural heritage of this formative period.

The archaeological park is open daily except Mondays. An on-site museum displays medieval artifacts and the adjacent Lazarica Church is also accessible to visitors. The fortress sits about a 15-minute walk from downtown Kruševac and is reachable via local bus connections.

The walls display different materials and colors through the alternating use of light and dark stone in their construction, which led to the Ottoman designation Aladža Hisar, translating as Colorful City or City of Variegated Walls.

Location: Kruševac

Inception: 1381

GPS coordinates: 43.58444,21.32194

Latest update: November 29, 2025 15:31