Nis Private Day Trip: Birthplace of Constantine the Great and Historical Landmarks
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Explore the birthplace of Constantine the Great on a private day trip to Nis. Visit historical landmarks like the Skull Tower and former concentration camp, then enjoy free time to explore local shops and taste delicious food.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Skull Tower - Your first stop will be the skull tower (Chele Tower). It is a stone structure embedded with human skulls located in Nis, Serbia. It was constructed by the Ottomans following the Battle of Cegar of May 1809, during the First Serbian Uprising.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private driver-guide
  • Transportation in a comfortable car
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

This locale is famed as the birthplace of the renowned Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great.
Your initial destination is the skull tower, also known as Chele Tower, a stone monument adorned with human skulls located in Nis, Serbia. The Ottomans built it after the May 1809 Battle of Cegar, during the First Serbian Uprising.
Following this, you’ll visit the site of a former concentration camp. Established in 1941 during the Second World War, it was a place of imprisonment for captured communists and Jews, with an estimated 10,000 individuals losing their lives there. Today, it operates as a museum.
Your tour will culminate at the city museum in Nis, home to a plethora of archaeological exhibits and chronicling the town’s history.
Post the guided tour of these monuments, a stroll along the central pedestrian street awaits you. Here you can explore a variety of local shops and savour the local cuisine. An hour and a half of free time is planned for this.

Location
Skull Tower
Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeany
Oct 5, 2022
Interesting One Day Side Trip from Sofia to Nis - Fascinating but little known history about Nis, Serbia. Skull Tower was a sobering visit as was the Red Cross Concentration Camp. This town and its people have faced so many challenges yet have emerged vibrant. Drawback is the border crossing from Bulgaria into Serbia and vice-versa - can take quite some time.
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