Jakšić Tower and the Ossuary

Jakšić Tower is a defense tower that was erected in the 15th century. During the great Austrian reconstruction of the fortress, the tower was removed. After its detailed reconstruction in 1937, the tower gained its current look. After the reconstruction of the tower, the Ossuary was built to house the...

© Svetlana Dingarac

  1. Jakšić Tower is a defense tower that was erected in the 15th century.
  2. During the great Austrian reconstruction of the fortress, the tower was removed.
  3. After its detailed reconstruction in 1937, the tower gained its current look.
  4. After the reconstruction of the tower, the Ossuary was built to house the remains of Serbian fighters who died defending Belgrade from Austrian forces. The Austrian occupation took place during World War One in 1914 and 1915.

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© Svetlana Dingarac