Nis: Discovering the City of Emperors
The country's third-largest bustling metropolis, Nis, Serbia is named after the Nišava River, which flows through horizontally through the city. Nis is nicknamed "The Emperor's City" as it is the birthplace of not one but three Roman emperors, Constantine the Great, Constantius III; and Justin I. The nearest major airport is Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (PRN) some 95 miles away, while a local airport Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI) is just 3 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nis, Serbia is from late April to mid July. The busiest months for tourism are October, February, and August. Best to book Nis, Serbia hotels in March, when travelers are few. Visit in August for the Nisville International Jazz Festival or in June to celebrate Saint Emperor Constantine and Empress Helen.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most important places to visit in Nis, Serbia is the Nis Fortress, sitting on the right bank of the Nišava River, featuring eight bastion terraces and four massive gates. Check out the St. Sava Park on the way to King Milan Square, featuring monuments, statues, and a fountain. Visit the Skull Tower, a one-of-a-kind stone structure with actual human skulls of rebel fighters embedded in its interior. The Crveni Krst or Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp featuring historic artifacts in its museum. The New City Hotel offers straightforward rooms with complimentary breakfast buffet, a lobby bar and restaurant featuring international cuisine. Hotel Crystal Light offers suites and studio rooms, a cafe, relaxed restaurant, a sleek lobby bar, terrace, and grand banquet hall. The 5-star Best Western Hotel My Place has free breakfast, bar/lounge, sauna, spa tub and hair salon. The Sole is also another luxurious hotel, located just 1.68 miles from the city center.
