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Soko Grad
Sokolac
2 km east of Sokobanja, Serbia
Soko Grad
Soko Grad
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Soko Grad
Sokolac
Type Fortress/Medieval city
Site information
Owner Serbia
Controlled by Serbian government
Open to
the public
Yes
Condition Ruin
Site history
Built c. 483 - 565
Built by Justinian I
Materials Stone
Demolished 14th century

Soko Grad (Serbian Cyrillic: Соко Град), also known as Sokolac, is a medieval city and fortress located 2 km east of the spa town of Sokobanja, Serbia. Fortress was declared Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1982, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia.[1]

History[]

The fortress was founded in the 6th century during the reign of Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I, to prevent incursions of Eurasian Avars and Slavs into Balkan peninsula. In 1172, it was occupied by Stefan Nemanja and became part of the medieval Serbian state. Turks from the Ottoman Empire occupied it at the end of the 14th century, in the year 1398. The town was destroyed in a violent Turk attack[citation needed], and today, the only thing visible is the remains of the upper town with a gate, walls, and three towers.

See also[]

  • Monuments of Culture of Great Importance
  • Tourism in Serbia

References[]

External links[]

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