Niš
Skull Tower (Ćele kula)
A sobering monument from the 1809 uprising, about 2 km from the center. Combined tickets cover several sites.
Quick answer
Skull Tower is a stone structure embedded with human skulls, built by Ottoman forces after the Battle of Čegar in 1809. Today a chapel protects what remains. It is a sobering stop, and one of the most striking in Serbia.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic monument
- Where
- Niš
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Entry
- About 200–300 RSD
- Opening hours
- Tue–Fri 9:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mon
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The tower itself, inside its chapel
- The story of Stevan Sinđelić and the First Serbian Uprising
- Čegar Hill and its memorial, a short trip away
Map
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Getting there
It is about 2 km from the center. Take a taxi, a city bus or a 30-minute walk.
Good to know
This is not an easy visit for young children. Combined tickets cover several Niš sites, so ask at the desk.
Stay nearby
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See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Skull Tower (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Niš guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
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