Jerinin Grad, Grabovac
| Grabovac Грабовац (Јеринин Град) Eirene's Town | |
|---|---|
| near Trstenik Serbia | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Strategic fortification |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Grabovac Грабовац (Јеринин Град) Eirene's Town | |
| Coordinates | 43°38′15″N 20°58′24″E / 43.63750°N 20.97333°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 6th century |
| Built by | Justinian I |
| Materials | Stone |
Grabovac (also known as Eirene's Town) is a medieval fortification that is located 3 km west of Trstenik, on a hill above West Morava.[1]
History
The original fortification was built during the reign of Justinian I, the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, in the 6th century. The town flourished under administration of Princess Milica of Serbia. Its nickname however implicates that the latest fortification was built under the overwatch of Eirene Kantakouzene, the wife of Đurađ Branković, infamous in the folk for putting maximum work load onto the peasantry for building very demanding fortifications on steep mountain tops. There are several medieval towns in Serbia that are nicknamed as Eirene's Town.
Archaeological excavations of the site have found silver coins dating back to Vuk Branković, weapons, horseshoes, and ceramics.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Novosti. "Prokleta Jerina - tri tvrđave u Srbiji: Do jedne je veoma teško doći". B92.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "ŠEST MILIONA DINARA ZA UREĐENJE ARHEOLOŠKOG LOKALITETA JERININ GRAD Trstenik intenzivno radi na unapređenju turističke ponude opštine (FOTO)". www.kurir.rs (in Serbian). 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-03-04.