Tvrdjava Sokograd

Sokograd- The most important information

The famous Sokograd, which is close to the increasingly popular Sokobanja, is one of the most popular destinations for all tourists who come to this area. It is located near the Lepterija picnic area. It is a former important, medieval city that is today, mostly in ruins, although it does not impair its beauty and significance. Sokograd was built on a very inaccessible terrain. Today, Sokograd has become a famous attraction visited by a large number of tourists each and one of the unavoidable places of all who stay in this healing and beautiful spa.

History of Tvrdjava Sokograd
The medieval town of Sokograd was built at the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th century. However, it is impossible to determine exactly when Sokograd was created, although certain archaeological research claims that it was created in the time of the famous Emperor Justinian. Many believe that, at that time, Sokograd served as a defense against the incursion of Avars and Slavs into Serbian territories.

Due to its long and significant history, many legends have emerged that speak of the origin of the name of this former city. According to an old legend, Sokograd got its name because of its masters who knew how to train falcons. Maybe there is truth in that, considering that even today falcons can be seen proudly flying over the fortifications of the city.

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There are many interesting and beautiful places that you can visit in Sokograd. We have selected some of them for you:

Visit the upper and lower part of the city
In the upper part, visit the preserved tower with loopholes
Visit two more well-preserved towers connected by a rampart
Visit the water tank, which is the best preserved
Finally, enjoy the fantastic view of the remains of the city and untouched nature

How to get to Tvrdjava Sokograd?
Considering that Sokograd is located exactly 2 km from Sokobanja, it is best to reach this destination via Sokobanja. In order to get to Sokograd, you need to follow the signpost that points to Lepteria. You continue all the way to the wooden bridge, and the path to Sokograd passes by the river, so you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

Bus transport to Sokobanja - Sokoprevoz and Nis Express have their own proven buses and daily lines to Sokobanja.
Taxi service in Sokobanja - Green Taxi 069/636215, Tron taxi 069/5591669, Taxi Blizanci 069/5591669