Maglic Fortress

Located in the central part of Serbia, in the Ibar River Gorge and the Valley, about 15 km southwest of the town of Kraljevo, Maglic Fortress is the best preserved and one of the finest examples of the Serbian medieval fortifications, built along the important Medieval roads for protection and control of traffic and trade. Exact time of construction of the Maglic Fortress is not known, however the stronghold probably existed during the Byzantine rule in this region. Maglic Fortress was rebuilt in the 13th century by King Stefan the First-Crowned or his son Uros I. The stronghold is positioned on a high rock surrounded from three sides by inaccessible steep mountain sides and the Ibar River with the aim to prevent approach and defend the nearby monasteries of Zica and Studenica and provide control over the Ibar valley. During the 14th century, the Maglic Fortress was the seat of Archbishop Danilo II who wrote his famous biographies of the early Serbian rulers.

The Maglic Fortress consists of seven towers and a dungeon tower connected with 2 meters thick walls in rectangular shape. Inside the Maglic fortification there are remains of a palace, a church and barracks. The castle is reached by taking the small winding path that begins at the pedestrian footbridge. From the Maglic Fortress a marvelous view of Ibar River valley and majestic surrounding can be seen.

Ibar River Rafting and Drina River Party

Serbian Medieval Monasteries

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