Kalemegdan Fortress to Lock Sections at Night Amid Rising Incidents

Belgrade's historic Kalemegdan Fortress will implement nighttime closures for certain sections due to a recent increase in incidents, including fires, falls from ramparts, and vandalism of monuments. Nemanja Šegrt, acting director of the Public Enterprise "Belgrade Fortress," announced that the measure will be in effect "until further notice."

The decision to lock parts of the Upper Town, specifically the Sahat Gate, Kralj Gate, Defterdareva Gate, and Despotova Gate, between 00:30 and 4:30 AM was made after an analysis by the fortress's expert services. These services identified the area and time period as critical for the majority of disturbances.

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The decision to lock parts of the Upper Town... was made by analyzing their expert services, which determined that most incidents occur in that place and at that time.

Šegrt explained that the closures are necessary during the period from early April to late October, coinciding with favorable weather conditions that attract more visitors. The aim is to protect both the public and the valuable cultural heritage sites within the fortress. He noted that several fires, falls, and acts of vandalism have been recorded at Kalemegdan in the past week alone.

Security personnel will be present in the sections that are closed. They will escort any remaining visitors out through the specified gates, where clear notices and emergency contact numbers will be posted. Kalemegdan Fortress attracts approximately two million tourists annually, a number that has reportedly increased recently.

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This is a critical period... We record the most problems from the beginning of April to the end of October, due to better weather, and we are taking measures to protect visitors and cultural assets. We have witnessed several fires, falls from ramparts, or destruction of certain monuments in Kalemegdan in the past week.