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The Vushtrri Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Vushtrrisë; Serbian: Војиновића Кула) or Old Tower (Albanian: Kulla e Vjetër; Serbian: Vojinovića Kula) are city fortifications in Vushtrri, Kosovo. [1] It was the seat of despot Đurađ Branković (1427–1456).
The main characteristic of the city is its cultural and historic monuments. The city's castle, stone bridge, public bath and fountain were built centuries ago and are the biggest attractions of the city. Vushtrri has a total area of 345 km 2 (133 sq mi), and the density of population is 202/km 2. The area accounts for approximately 3.2% of the ...
Stroc Castle: The Stroc Castle is a cultural heritage monument in Stroc, Vushtrri, Kosovo. [14] Stroc Castle: 4 Maletaj architectural complex: Maletaj or Gumnishta is situated 18 kilometers in the north-east side of the Municipality of Vushtrri. In this village is found a Dardani location named Katunishte. The substructure of this location is ...
Vushtrri Castle is located in the historic old core of Vushtrri. It was the seat of despot Đurađ Branković (1427–1456). Later chroniclers ( Ami Boué , Aleksandar Giljferding) are noted that the fort itself is derived from the times of Dušan , and that it is an old fortress with a tower in the middle of the town . [ 44 ]
Dardana Fortress, in Kamenica Municipality; Duboc Fortress, in Vushtrri Municipality; Harilaq Fortress, in Kosovo Polje Municipality; Korisha Fortress, in Prizren Municipality; Novo Brdo Fortress, in Pristina Municipality
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The construction of the bridge is traditionally attributed to the Vojinović brothers, to whom is also attributed the nearby Vushtrri Castle. Its style suggests it was built in the late 14th or early 15th century. The Vojinovići existed as nobility in the first half of 14th century, and according to epic poetry were nephews of Emperor Dušan.
The Vushtrri Castle. By the end of the 1st century BC, the Romans invaded the region. At the time, one of the most important centres in the region was Municipium Dardanorum, located in Sočanica, Leposavić.