Golubac Fortress — Attraction in Golubac Municipality

Do not go inside. Period.

The fortress as a whole is kinda ok. But its insides are more or less pointless. There are like five types of routes.

The first one - green - is the easiest and simplest one. It's supposed for the most people and for the children. But this route doesn't make sense at all. It's like a hundred of meters from the entrance. You can see it all through the gates. It includes an ability to get inside the closest and lowest "towers" but there's nothing inside them. Like at all. Literally. Just the ladders. There's a small micro-museum at the end of this green route, but there's nothing interesting there either. If you're not deep into history and not want to know every bit and take a close look at every exhibit, it won't be interesting for you. And then you suddenly get to the end and have to go back.

All the other routes are Suppose you to have suitable boots, the tracking ones. Not suitable for most children. Might be simply closed because of weather or whatever. Pointless as well because there are a lot of mountains around this fortress which may be easier, free, and most importantly have a beautiful view on the fortress itself. From the inside, though, you won't be able to enjoy the view on the fortress because you'd be climbing.

If you're still here and reading, I'll tell you what may be worth here. It's the area in front of the fortress. The one that lasts from the parking lot till the gates of the actual fortress. It's green, it's open, it's calm, it has a bunch of benches to rest. And most importantly, you can enjoy the fortress in its majestic view!

Well, speaking of free. When we were there this area in front of the fortress I've just described as the best part was open and free to enter. But I heard it might not be and would require a green-route ticket (which is pointless, let me remind if you don't mind). IDK if that's true or not, but... If the fortress' owners/managers are reading this, hear me out: add a zero-level ticket option to just get to this fields. Let it be separate from the green ticket, price it for like 200-300 din and that'd be perfect!

And speaking of pricing. Green ticket is 700 din which is like 7 eur as of now. I'd suggest you to eat a big and great pljeskavica in the restaurant or a couple of medium ones wherever you'd like! I swear you'll enjoy that more than a green route here.

If you're still here I can tell you what's worth much more than this fortress. If you're reading this than you know you'd be able to get to this place somehow. I suppose you have a car because there's no public transport going there. So consider this: down the same road, like an hour farther, there's an awesome viewing point on the mountain. Just search for the "Ploce viewpoint" here on Google Maps and you'll easily find it. Yes, it requires you to climb uphill. But no special things required, no fancy boots, just a regular ones. And the view there.. Oh.. It's just awesome. And its free. Because the nature is beautyful and free. We just need to be open.

Stay safe. Enjoy the life. Goodbye 😌

P. S. I've uploaded some photos to this review and that's all of the green route. Literally. "But you shot a photo of pigeons!" - I hear you say. Yes. That was the most...

Golubac Fortress, situated in Serbia on the banks of the Danube River, is a historic and imposing medieval fortress with a rich history spanning centuries. This magnificent stronghold is strategically located at the entrance to the Iron Gates, a narrow gorge on the Danube that has long been an important trade and military route.

The fortress dates back to the 14th century, although its origins may trace even further back to Roman times. Over the centuries, Golubac Fortress played a crucial role in defending the region against invading forces due to its strategic location controlling river traffic and trade routes.

Golubac Fortress is characterized by its impressive architecture, consisting of several towers and fortified walls that overlook the river and surrounding landscape. The fortress underwent numerous expansions and renovations under various rulers, including the Serbian Despotate and the Ottoman Empire, which further enhanced its defensive capabilities.

One of the most notable features of Golubac Fortress is its picturesque setting, nestled amidst lush greenery and overlooking the scenic Danube River. The fortress's location offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the dramatic cliffs of the Iron Gates, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.

In recent years, Golubac Fortress has undergone extensive restoration efforts to preserve its historic heritage and make it more accessible to visitors. Today, visitors can explore the fortress grounds, climb its towers, and learn about its fascinating history through guided tours and exhibits.

Golubac Fortress stands as a testament to Serbia's medieval past and the strategic importance of the Danube River in shaping the region's history. Its formidable architecture, scenic surroundings, and historical significance make it a captivating destination for those interested in exploring Serbia's rich...

Firstly this just opened up properly in April this year so any reviews before then you can ignore and they didn't get to go in. I came here using local transport from Belgrade. If you want to do the same you can buy tickets at the station but I think you can book it online using Arriva's, the bus company, website for cheaper. I booked at the station and paid 1720 for a return ticket. The buses leave at 6 & 9am and in the afternoon 12, 1 & 5pm. I took the 6am bus and if you are doing it as a daytrip I would recommend that. It takes around 2 and a half hours to get there, make sure you mention to the driver you want to stop at the fortress and you will be dropped off at the carpark right beside the visitor centre. The fortress only opens at 10am which strikes me as quite late. I was worried I would be killing 90 minutes before it opens but not so. Across the road there is a 1.5km easy trail to a fantastic viewpoint of the fortress. I really recommend doing it. It is well signposted and offered the best views and that includes inside the fortress. It's marked well on maps.me app which I recommend downloading. I recommend getting there at opening, hence the 6am bus, as I had it to myself. Sadly there was heavy rain the day before so only the green trail is open. There are 4 trails with green trail 600 dinars and black trail is 1200 dinars that goes right to the top. It does look slippy but still wish they allowed people to go up. It is worth checking out the videos of how the fortress used to lool before the big renovation as it's crazy to see the road going right through it. They have done a really good job in the renovations. If you are getting the bus back to Belgrade they arrive at 12:20, 3:20 & 6:40pm. Stand outside the carpark and wave it down.

It's definitely worth it as a daytrip...