About Golubac: A Danube Fortress at the Iron Gates
Golubac is a Serbian river port on the Danube, right where the river narrows into the Iron Gates Gorge. Its landmark is Golubac Fortress, a 14th-century stronghold whose nine towers changed hands between Serbs, Hungarians and Turks, rising above the water as the gorge opens toward forested cliffs. Walk through the ramparts to hear tales of knights and kings, or stand on the battlements as the Danube stretches toward forested cliffs. Beyond the fortress, trails of Djerdap National Park invite you into landscapes alive with birdsong and hidden views of the gorge. Pause for a drink along the river, where fishermen cast their lines and the fortress glows in the fading light. With Celebrity River Cruises, Golubac is not just a historic site, it’s an unforgettable threshold into the wild beauty of the Danube.
