The towers
Above the Danube.
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A medieval fortress climbing a towering rock on the south bank of the Danube, at the entrance to the Iron Gates gorge and Đerdap National Park, facing Romania across the river. It is one of the most beautiful castles anywhere along the Danube. It was built in stages in the 14th century and has ten towers, most of them first square and some later reinforced with many-sided walls when firearms arrived. It changed hands between rival powers many times and is credited with repelling more than 120 attacks. After extensive restoration the fortress is open to visitors, with safe walkways and stairs between the towers, a visitor centre and an archaeological park at its foot. From the upper towers there is a superb view over the wide Danube and the surrounding mountains. Visits are divided into zones at different prices: Zone I is RSD 950 for adults, the full ticket for all zones is RSD 2,500, and children aged 7 to 18 pay RSD 250, including parking and the visitor centre, per the fortress's official site. It is closed on Mondays, per visitor guides, and about two hours' drive from Belgrade.
Above the Danube.
At the gorge mouth.
Between towers.
On the Danube, 4 km from Golubac town
Zone I is RSD 950 for adults and the all-zones ticket is RSD 2,500, per the fortress's official site.