Belgrad Fortress

The Belgrade Fortress is one of the most significant cultural and historical monuments in Serbia, located at the strategic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Its origins stretch back to the Neolithic period, with layers of occupation and fortification added over millennia by Celtic, Roman (as Ancient Singidunum), Byzantine, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Serbian medieval, Ottoman, and Habsburg rulers. Together with the adjacent Kalemegdan Park, it forms a major cultural landscape and a beloved public space offering panoramic views over the river confluence.

The fortress and its Roman archaeological remains are included on Serbia’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage as part of the transnational nomination “Frontiers of the Roman Empire.” Today, it remains a key symbol of Belgrade’s identity and one of its most visited historic sites.

In recent years, the site has been threatened by a proposed cable car project, which raised concerns about potential damage to its authenticity, integrity, and protected landscape. The proposal triggered strong opposition from civil society, experts, and cultural organisations, leading to international attention and advocacy efforts coordinated by Europa Nostra Serbia.