The Lower Town

During the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarević, the Lower Town served as both a fortification and an urban area that was the economic, cultural, and spiritual center of the Serbian despotate. The Lower Town used to be the site of a settlement with houses, churches, and markets. Today, Ružica Church,...

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  • During the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarević, the Lower Town served as both a fortification and an urban area that was the economic, cultural, and spiritual center of the Serbian despotate.
  • The Lower Town used to be the site of a settlement with houses, churches, and markets.
  • Today, Ružica Church, the Chapel of St. Petka, and the remains of the bishop’s court can be seen in the Lower Town.
  • Nebojša Tower and the Great Gunpowder Magazine are open to the public.
  • The Lower Town also features a planetarium located in the building of the former Turkish baths.

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