Čukur Fountain, Belgrade
Facts and practical information
The Čukur Fountain is a monument built to commemorate the Čukur Fountain incident of 15 June 1862, starting with the death of a boy -- Savo Petković -- and growing into a conflict between Serbia and the Ottoman Empire. After a quarrel at a fountain, the Serbian and Turkish police came to shoot at each other, after which a riot broke out in the town that lasted the night. The following day, a truce was agreed and the Ottoman police was ordered to leave the Belgrade Fortress, with safe passage guaranteed by the Serbian government. The day after that, while the Pasha of Belgrade summoned the consuls to the fortress, Ottoman cannons were set off shelling the town, leading to the death of 50 civilians and soldiers, 20 houses destroyed, and another 357 damaged. The cause of the Pasha's order is unknown, while some sources suggested that the bombardment was triggered by Serbians firing muskets at the fortress, the British Consul-General concluded that the bombardment was "the mere result of panic and false alarm". The Great Powers met and decided that Ottoman troops leave the Belgrade Fortress; in the following year more than 8,000 Muslims left the city. ()
Stari GradBelgrade
Čukur Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Knez Mihailova Street, National Museum, Balkan, Republic Square.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Čukur Fountain?
How to get to Čukur Fountain by public transport?
Bus
- Dusanova • Lines: 24, 26, 37, 44, E2 (4 min walk)
- Dorcol /Kneginje Ljubice/ • Lines: 24, 26, 79 (4 min walk)
Tram
- Dorcol /Kneginje Ljubice/ • Lines: 10, 2, 5 (4 min walk)
- Пијаца Скадарлија • Lines: 10, 2, 5 (7 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Трг Републике • Lines: 28, 29, 41 (6 min walk)
- Студентски Трг • Lines: 28, 29, 41 (6 min walk)
Train
- Вуков споменик (32 min walk)