Skull Tower, Memorial tower in Niš, Serbia
The stone structure stands 4.5 meters tall with four walls containing niches where human skulls were placed in organized rows.
Ottoman forces constructed this tower in 1809 using 952 skulls from Serbian rebels who died during the Battle of Čegar near Niš.
The structure represents Serbian resistance against Ottoman rule and became a national symbol of the fight for independence in the 19th century.
Visitors can observe 58 remaining skulls embedded in the walls and view the preserved skull of commander Stevan Sinđelić in a glass container.
The structure received protection in 1892 when Serbian authorities built a chapel around it to preserve the remains of the fallen soldiers.
Location: Niš
Inception: 1809
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.31222,21.92389
Latest update: November 29, 2025 16:04
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