Despot Đurađ Branković built Smederevo Fortress in the 1420s as Ottoman pressure closed in from the south, moving what remained of the medieval Serbian state's capital here, to a triangular stronghold on the Danube with walls originally running over a kilometre and 25 towers, one of the largest lowland fortresses in Europe at the time.
The fortress fell to the Ottomans in 1459, closing out medieval Serbia's independence for centuries, and while later wars and a 1941 ammunition explosion damaged sections of the walls, enough survives to convey the scale of Branković's building project. The town below has since built a reputation for wine, its vineyards along the Danube slopes a quieter counterpoint to the fortress ruins.
Smederevo Fortress
Built in the 1420s by Despot Đurađ Branković as the last capital of medieval Serbia, this triangular Danube-side stronghold originally ran over a kilometre of walls with 25 towers.
The End of Medieval Serbia
The fortress fell to Ottoman forces in 1459, ending medieval Serbian independence for centuries, though substantial sections of the walls survive today.
What Bus Hire Costs in Smederevo
As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Smederevo runs around 14,000 to 24,000 RSD per day, a midi-coach (around 29 seats) around 25,000 to 43,000 RSD per day, and a full-size coach (49 seats) around 37,000 to 63,000 RSD per day. Smederevo pricing sits at the lower tier, with steady heritage-tour demand as an easy Belgrade day trip. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your details for a free quote.
Quick Facts
- Country: Serbia
- Airport: BEG (Belgrade Nikola Tesla, approx. 50km)
- Currency: RSD (Serbian Dinar)
- Drives on: Right
- Language: Serbian
- Population: approx. 63,000 (city)
- Demand: Low to medium, heritage day-trip traffic from Belgrade
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