Pirot

Pirot is an administrative center in southeastern Serbia, divided by the Nišava river into two sections called Tijabara and Pazar. The mountains Stara Planina and Vlaška Planina form the natural boundaries around the city.

The settlement grew from a Roman military post called Turres built under Emperor Tiberius, which later became the Byzantine settlement of Quimedava. These early foundations established the place's strategic importance that lasted for centuries.

Carpet weaving shapes how Pirot sees itself, with artisans passing down traditional patterns from parents to children over centuries. You can see this craft in the city and meet people who still make these rugs by hand.

The city has four artificial lakes - Zavoj, Berovacko, Krupac, and Sukovo - that supply water to the region and offer ways to spend time outdoors. These lakes make it easy to enjoy nature close by without traveling far.

Local cheese makers store white cheese in sheep skin bags, which gives it a particular texture and bold flavor that cannot be copied elsewhere. This method has been used for generations and makes the cheese distinctly recognizable.

Location: Pirot Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 367 m

Website: http://pirot.rs

GPS coordinates: 43.15194,22.58500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20