Belgrade was a military fortification from the earliest ancient times. On the foundations of a Roman castrum, the Byzantines renewed the fort shortly after the Hunnic invasions, and according to historian Procopius, Iustinian himself contributed to its \u201ddeserving\u201d appearance. Still, during the restless times of the Middle Ages, it was demolished and rebuilt on multiple occasions, and in its unkempt condition it was given to Serbian Despot Stefan by Hungarian King Sigismund. According to his biographer, Bulgarian historian Constantine of Kostenets, the concern for renovating Belgrade remained undiminished throughout his reign.
\nMilitary infrastructure had received the most attention when it came to the renovations, so the city was surrounded by twofold walls and a deep ditch in the coastal area. The city had multiple entry points; a drawbridge and three gates (West, South and East). The eastern and southern gates had guard towers and were considered more important. There was also a Northern gate facing the lower town. The upper town covered the territory on the hill, whereas the lower town covered an area of plains towards river shores, but there is no information regarding the area of the modern city.
\nA focal point of the upper town was The Despot\u2019s court, and in its immediate proximity was The Neboj\u0161a tower. It is an area in the vicinity of Defterdar\u2019s Gate and the Mehmed Pa\u0161a Sokolovi\u0107\u2019s drinking fountain. Another important location of the upper town was The Despot\u2019s treasury, which was most likely located near the court.
\nThe lower town was a large town settlement, with houses of merchants, craftsmen and citizens of Belgrade. There were many churches, but the most significant of those was The Church of Ascension. It is belived to have been located near Ru\u017eica Church nowadays.
\nAmong other objects, a hospital and shelter for foreigners stand out as well.
\nThe dock was on The Danube, on the northern part where The Neboj\u0161a Tower is located.<\/p>\n
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