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'''Koznik Castle''' is a [[Castle|medieval castle]] in central [[Serbia]], 10&nbsp;km northwest from the present day town of [[ALEKSANDROVAC ]], on a hillside of mountain [[Kopaonik]], on the right bank in the upper flow of river [[Rasina (river)|Rasina]]. The castle was built on top of a steep hill dominating the surrounding terrain on 920 m altitude.<ref name="panacomp">{{cite web |title=Koznik Fortress Zupa region |url=http://www.panacomp.net/koznik-fortress-zupa-region/ |website=panacomp.net}}</ref>
'''Koznik Castle''' is a [[Castle|medieval castle]] in central [[Serbia]], 10&nbsp;km northwest from the town of [[]], on a hillside of [[Kopaonik]], on the right bank in the upper flow of [[Rasina (river)|Rasina]]. The castle was built on top of a steep hill dominating the surrounding terrain 920m altitude.<ref name="panacomp">{{cite web |title=Koznik Fortress Zupa region |url=http://www.panacomp.net/koznik-fortress-zupa-region/ |website=panacomp.net}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The castle was mentioned for the first time in a decree of [[Lazar of Serbia|Prince Lazar]].<ref name="panacomp" /> In the early 15th century, Koznik belonged to [[Grand Čelnik Radič]], one of the most important knights at that time. Lazar's widow, [[Princess Milica of Serbia|Princess Milica]] spent some time there, in 1402, while their son, despot [[Stefan Lazarević]], made two decrees in Koznik in 1405, granting Radič Postupović all surrounding villages and the church on the river Grabovničica.<ref name="panacomp" />
The castle was mentioned for the first time in a decree of [[Lazar of Serbia|Prince Lazar]].<ref name="panacomp" /> In the early 15th century, Koznik belonged to [[Grand Čelnik Radič]], one of the most important knights at that time. Lazar's widow, [[Princess Milica of Serbia|Princess Milica]] spent some time there, in 1402, while their son, despot [[Stefan Lazarević]], made two decrees in Koznik in 1405, granting Radič Postupović all surrounding villages and the church on the river Grabovničica.<ref name="panacomp" />


After a brief [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] conquest of Koznik, the castle returned to despot [[Đurađ Branković]] in 1444.<ref name="panacomp" /> The Ottomans again seized the castle at same time when they conquered [[Kruševac]] in 1454–1455. During 16th and 17th century, an Ottoman squad was located there until 1689, when Koznik was taken hold of by Serbian rebels, which indicates that, at the time, Koznik was still an active fortification.<ref name="panacomp" />
After a brief [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] conquest of Koznik, the castle returned to despot [[Đurađ Branković]] in 1444.<ref name="panacomp" /> The Ottomans again seized the castle at same time they conquered [[Kruševac]] in 1454–1455. During 16th and 17th , an Ottoman squad was located there until 1689, when Koznik was taken hold of by Serbian rebels, which indicates that, at the time, Koznik was still an active fortification.<ref name="panacomp" />


Koznik is an example of a small highland fortified castle. It has an irregular polygonal base that follows the configuration of the terrain. South from the fort were other constructions, with some remnants still recognizable today.<ref name="panacomp" />
Koznik is an example of a small highland fortified castle. It has an irregular polygonal base that follows the configuration of the terrain. South from the fort were other constructions, with some remnants still recognizable today.<ref name="panacomp" />


Koznik Fortress was declared [[Monuments of Culture of Great Importance (Serbia)|Monument of Culture of Great Importance]] in 1979, and it is protected by [[Republic of Serbia]].<ref>{{CHS-SANU|Link=737|Name=Средњевековни град Козник / Medieval town of Koznik}}</ref>
Koznik Fortress was declared [[Monuments of Culture of Great Importance (Serbia)|Monument of Culture of Great Importance]] in 1979, and it is protected by [[ of Serbia]].<ref>{{CHS-SANU|Link=737|Name=Средњевековни град Козник / Medieval town of Koznik}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery perrow="5">
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Koznik izgled1.jpg|View from distance on Koznik fortress above Rasina river on [[Kopaonik]] slopes.
File:Koznik izgled1.jpg|View from distance Koznik fortress above Rasina river on [[Kopaonik]].
File:Koznik1.jpg|Koznik fortress above [[Rasina River]] on Kopaonik slopes.
File:Koznik1.jpg|Koznik fortress above [[Rasina River]] on Kopaonik slopes.
File:Koznik2.jpg|Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes
File:Koznik2.jpg|Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes

Latest revision as of 23:05, 8 May 2024

Koznik
Козник
Brus
SerbiaSerbia
Remains of Koznik
TypeFortification
Site information
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
Built14th century
MaterialsStone

Koznik Castle is a medieval castle in central Serbia, 10 km northwest from the town of Aleksandrovac, on a hillside of Kopaonik, on the right bank in the upper flow of the Rasina river. The castle was built on top of a steep hill dominating the surrounding terrain at 920 m altitude.[1]

History[edit]

The castle was mentioned for the first time in a decree of Prince Lazar.[1] In the early 15th century, Koznik belonged to Grand Čelnik Radič, one of the most important knights at that time. Lazar's widow, Princess Milica spent some time there, in 1402, while their son, despot Stefan Lazarević, made two decrees in Koznik in 1405, granting Radič Postupović all surrounding villages and the church on the river Grabovničica.[1]

After a brief Ottoman conquest of Koznik, the castle returned to despot Đurađ Branković in 1444.[1] The Ottomans again seized the castle at the same time they conquered Kruševac in 1454–1455. During the 16th and 17th centuries, an Ottoman squad was located there until 1689, when Koznik was taken hold of by Serbian rebels, which indicates that, at the time, Koznik was still an active fortification.[1]

Koznik is an example of a small highland fortified castle. It has an irregular polygonal base that follows the configuration of the terrain. South from the fort were other constructions, with some remnants still recognizable today.[1]

Koznik Fortress was declared a Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1979, and it is currently protected by the Government of Serbia.[2]

Gallery[edit]

  • View from a distance of Koznik fortress above Rasina river on the slopes of Kopaonik.
    View from a distance of Koznik fortress above Rasina river on the slopes of Kopaonik.
  • Koznik fortress above Rasina River on Kopaonik slopes.
    Koznik fortress above Rasina River on Kopaonik slopes.
  • Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes
    Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes
  • Entrance tower in Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes
    Entrance tower in Koznik fortress above Rasina river on Kopaonik slopes

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Koznik Fortress Zupa region". panacomp.net.
  2. ^ Monuments of Culture in Serbia: Средњевековни град Козник / Medieval town of Koznik (SANU) (in Serbian and English)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Koznik (Rasina).

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