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Niš is the third-largest Serbian city and the birthplace of Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Most travellers pass through en route Sofia or Skopje; one day here is enough for the fortress, the Skull Tower and a plate of grilled meat in Tinkers' Alley.
Niš on the map
Nearby emergency services
🏥 Hospitals
- Clinical Centre NišBulevar dr. Zorana Đinđića 48
🚓 Police stations
- Police HQ Niš11 Oktobra 9
💊 Pharmacies
- Apoteka Niš — ObrenovićevaObrenovićeva 23 — 24/7
Currency in Niš
Currency
Serbian dinar
Code / Symbol
RSD · дин
Rate
~117 RSD = €1
- · Cheaper than Belgrade.
- · Cards accepted in mid-range restaurants.
What to eat in Niš
- Ćevapi from Kazandžijsko SokačeThe famed Tinkers' Alley — best ćevapi in Serbia, allegedly.
- BurekEat at Tržni centar Kalča bakery early — sold out by 11.
Is Niš safe? Travel safety tips
Generally safe
Lower foreign-tourist density means less hassle, not more. Standard caution at the bus and train station.
Top things to do in Niš
- Niš FortressLandmarkOttoman walls hosting summer concerts and the Nišville Jazz Festival in August.Open in Maps →
- Skull Tower (Ćele Kula)HistoricMacabre Ottoman warning — built from 952 Serbian skulls in 1809.Open in Maps →
- MedianaRomanEmperor Constantine's villa ruins on the city outskirts.Open in Maps →
- Red Cross Concentration CampMemorialSobering WWII Nazi camp museum — free entry.Open in Maps →
Useful Niš info
Best time to visit
Late spring and early autumn. Summers hit 40 °C in this valley.
Public transport
City buses 70 RSD. Centre is walkable.
Airport
Constantine the Great Airport (INI) — 4 km, taxi €5. Direct flights to Istanbul, Vienna and seasonal hubs.
Plug & voltage
Type C/F, 230V
- · Direct vans to Sofia (3h, €15) from the bus station — easiest way into Bulgaria.
- · Buses to Skopje (4h) and Pristina (3h) also depart from Niš.
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