Stari Grad, Užice
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Stari Grad (Serbian Cyrillic: Стари Град, pronounced [stâːriː ɡrâd], "Old Town") is a fortress near the city of Užice, in central Serbia. Today in ruins, it is an example of typical medieval Serbian architecture. Historians believe it was built in the second half of the 14th century to control movement along nearby roads, and the town of Užice. Stari Grad was declared Protected Monument of Culture in 1983, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia.[1] Though in ruins, the fortress is considered a symbol of Užice.[2]
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Old town Stari Grad | |
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Užice, Serbia | |
Coordinates | 43.852°N 19.829°E / 43.852; 19.829 |
Type | Fortification |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 12th-13th century |
Materials | Stone |
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