- Type
- Castle
- Origins
- 13th century per Wikidata: founding, first mention or construction
- Location
- Raška, Serbia
- Commissioned by
- Stefan the First-Crowned
- Coordinates
- 43.6133°, 20.5378°
History
The fortress was probably built in the 13th century under the Nemanjić dynasty to guard the Ibar valley and the road to the monasteries of Žiča and Studenica. Its founder was most likely Stefan the First-Crowned or his son Uroš I. Around 1300 it was the residence of Archbishop Danilo II, a scholar and writer who worked here on the lives of Serbian rulers. In the 15th century Maglič suffered Ottoman raids and eventually fell to the Ottomans, later changing hands several times during the Austro-Turkish wars. From the 18th century it slowly fell into ruin.
What to see
On a steep hill above a bend of the Ibar a ring of walls survives with seven towers and a massive keep. Inside are traces of a palace, a church and cisterns. The stiff climb is rewarded with views over the Ibar gorge, along which the road runs south from Kraljevo. In recent years the walls have been stabilised and partly restored.
Wikipedia article Wikidata Q959733
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