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Đerdap National Park

Golubac Fortress

Ten towers on a cliff at the entrance to the gorge.

Golubac Fortress towers by the Danube

Quick answer

Golubac Fortress is a medieval fortified town on the Danube, 4 km downstream from the town of Golubac, at the entrance to the gorge. Built in the 14th century, it has ten towers rising from the river up the cliff.

Quick facts

Type
Medieval fortress
Where
Đerdap National Park
Time needed
2 hours
Entry
600–1,000 RSD
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, closed Mon. Google lists 10:00–14:00 now; hours are longer in the warmer months
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • The ten towers, and the climb to the top ones
  • The view into the gorge from above
  • The visitor center and riverside grounds

Map

Map of the area around Golubac Fortress

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Getting there

It is on the Danube road, about 2.5 hours by car from Belgrade. Tours also run from Belgrade.

Good to know

Upper tower routes are steep, so wear good shoes. Ticket types change what you can enter, so check at the gate.

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

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Photo credits

Photos without a credit below are from Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. Wikimedia Commons: Vule b (CC BY 4.0), Sanja026 (CC BY-SA 4.0).