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Things to see in Niš (Serbia): 56 places and when to go
Niš is a city in Serbia with around 250,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Nature (32), Hiking (17), History (13). The best known are Skull Tower, Mediana and Crveni Krst concentration camp. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Serbia · 43.3304, 21.9
- Population
- About 250,000
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (32) · Hiking (17) · History (13) · Mountains (9) · Temples (8) · Wildlife (7)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November to December.
- Nearest airport
- INI Niš, 3.6 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Trem, at 1,810 m.
What to see in Niš
The places in and around Niš, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Skull TowerMonument in Nis, Serbia2.8 km
- MedianaArchaeological site in Serbia4.6 km
- Crveni Krst concentration campConcentration camp which operated in Serbia from 1941 to 1944915 m
- Niš FortressFortress in Nis, Serbia633 m
- Islam-aga MosqueMosque in Niš, Nišava, Serbia1.2 km
- Cerje CaveCave in Serbia12 km
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, NišCathedral in Niš, Serbia1.7 km
- Babička GoraMountain in Serbia26 km
- Lipovac MonasteryTemples26 km
- PešturinaCave and archaeological site in Serbia13 km
- SeličevicaMountain in Serbia12 km
- TremMountain in Serbia27 km
- BalanicaCave complex in Serbia15 km
- Jasunjski manastir Svete BogorodiceNature · History27 km
- Latin churchChurch building in Žitorađa, Serbia21 km
- Babičko MonasterySerbian Orthodox Monastery in Serbia23 km
- Monastery of the Theotokos in SićevoNature · History14 km
- SRP Jelasnicka klisuraProtected area14 km
- Topilo SpaMineral spa in Serbia13 km
- Crkva Uspenija Presvete BogorodiceChurch building in Žitorađa, Serbia21 km
- Lalinačka slatinaProtected area13 km
- Bogdanac ČesmaNature26 km
- GlavičicaSummit24 km
- Glavno vreloHot spring9.8 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Gorunovac, Gradište, Rujevica, Šumatovac, Stara trta, Kulska pecina, NKD Prirodni prostor kompleksa Jasunjskih manastira, SP Krupacko vrelo, Svrljiska Banjica, Vodenicki park, ZS Staniste poljskog kukureka
- Hot springs: Suva banja
- Hiking: 4 vrha Device, Bojanine vode - Sokolov kamen - Bojanine vode, Cerje - Goli vrh - Debeli vrh, Cerje - Ljuti vrh - Provalija, Donja Studena – Trem, E4: Sokobanja – Jalovik izvor, E7-17: Gornja Trnava – Vlasotince, Kalafat – Tvrdjava Nis, Leskovik - kruzna staza, Ostrovica - Oblik, Prekonoška Cave, ST417 Ribarska banja - Grebac, ST418 Grebac - Niš, ST419 Niš - Niska banja, ST420 Niska Banja - Sićevo, ST421 Sićevo - Bela Palanka
- Food and drink: Bodega de 100 Mujeres
- Stargazing: Meteoroloska opservatorija „Nis”
- History: Spomenik kralju Aleksandru
- Mountains: Studenac
When to go to Niš
The best time to visit Niš is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:08
- FebBetter not10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In September, 55 of the 56 places are at their best.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Niš
The nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, Niš), 3.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vrnjačka Banja12 places88 km
- Kragujevac42 places110 km
- Donji Milanovac8 places137 km
- Čačak36 places141 km
- Zlatibor31 places183 km
- Belgrade124 places202 km
And all of Serbia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Niš?
The best known: Skull Tower, Mediana, Crveni Krst concentration camp, Niš Fortress, Islam-aga Mosque. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Niš?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November to December. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Niš?
The nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI), 3.6 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Niš as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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