Wok N Roll with us...Bob and Teri Along with Atlas and Kalani: Golubac Fortress, Serbia August 27, 2023

The Golubac Fortress is comprised of 10 different towers protecting three internal compounds, Golubac Fortress was a powerhouse guarding the Danube. Despite its formidable structure, it changed hands many times throughout its existence, but even war and constant attack could not destroy the thick stone walls. Golubac is first mentioned in 1335 as a fortress with Hungarian roots. There is little doubt that the town was established even earlier than that, however,it is unknown whether it was before or during the hostilities between Hungary and Serbia. The explanation for the mystery of the name is found in medieval legends, among which the most famous one tells the tale of an Ottoman town commander who fell in love with a beautiful local girl named Golubana. Having refused to enter his harem, Golubana was cruelly punished – she was chained to a rock to repent. Her defiance to the Ottoman commander led to her death.In her memory the Fortress was named Golubac, while the rock, which protrudes from the Danube to this day, was named “Baba-kaj” (Turkish for “repent”). This was a somewhat short stop for our ship but such rich history we were glad we did not miss.