Niš, Serbia

Niš

A laid-back city with an Ottoman fortress and great grilled meat.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Niš

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the Stambol Gate into the Ottoman fortress and its riverside park.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Skull Tower, a grim monument from 1809, then the Roman palace ruins at Mediana.
  3. EveningHave dinner and drinks on the lively Kopitareva street.

Day 2

Drive through the dramatic Sićevo Gorge to the east.

What to eat

Grilled meat like pljeskavica, Niš's pride, and burek for breakfast.

Local tips

Make the most of Niš

Beat the crowds

Niš is calm and very local.

Best photo spot

The Ottoman fortress in the city centre, with its gate and park.

Getting there

Buses and trains from Belgrade take about 3 hours. Niš has a small airport too.

Don't miss nearby

Devil's Town, a field of strange rock pillars, about 1.5 hours away.

Good to know

Niš is the birthplace of Emperor Constantine the Great. The Skull Tower is a grim but important monument from the uprisings against Ottoman rule.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Niš

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Plan your visit

Getting to Niš

Getting there

  • Niš Airport (INI)4 km away
  • Sofia Airport (SOF)140 km away
  • Sofia135 km away
  • Skopje150 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySerbia

Questions

Niš: good to know

Is Niš worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. A laid-back city with an Ottoman fortress and great grilled meat.

How many days do you need in Niš?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Niš?

You can visit all year. Niš is calm and very local.

How do you get to Niš?

The nearest airport is Niš Airport (INI), about 4 km away. Buses and trains from Belgrade take about 3 hours. Niš has a small airport too.

What is there to see near Niš?

Nearby hidden places include Sofia (135 km), Vitosha Mountain (141 km) and Skopje (152 km).

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