Wednesday walk along the trail of history

There are places that are an inexhaustible source of inspiration. No matter how many times you walk there, each time that walk will take on a new meaning and something will inspire you. Although I have written many times about the Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade, I again chose this place for the Wednesday walk because during the walk I photographed some places that I have not presented so far in my posts.

The walls of the old Kalemegdan fortress are like a labyrinth that always leads you in new directions, and because of the uphills, downhills and stairs, a walk in this place is always good for both the spirit and the body.

I love the sound of street musicians' guitars that can be heard as you walk through the gates. There are many gates in this place, and behind each one is hidden something worth seeing.

Even when you think that behind the tree is just an ordinary wall, when you get closer you will see that it is not so.

I approached one of the many gates and passed through a small passage.

Behind I saw the fountain of Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic, the Turkish vizier who built this fountain in the 16th century.

It is an interesting fact that this fountain was covered with rubble for a long time and people did not even know it existed. It was excavated at the beginning of the 20th century and later restored. In addition to being decorative, this fountain had great importance in the past because it made it easier for people to supply water.

Walking further, I came across the famous Sahat Tower, a monument from the 18th century that had very little damage in the past, so it has largely remained authentic.

When you move on, near the Sahat Tower you can see a small object that also has its own story.

This monument is called Damat Ali Pasha's Turbeh and is owned by Turkey.

It was built in the 18th century over the grave of Izet Mehmed Pasha, the Turkish commander of Belgrade who died here. At the end of the 18th century, it was restored due to damage and dedicated to the famous Turkish general Damat Ali Pasha.

Turbeh is the Turkish word for mausoleum and is erected to highlight one's work and existence.

Entry is not allowed. It can only be approved by Turkish officials. I peeked out the window. You can barely see the chest covered with a traditional mat.

Believers of the Islamic religion tie pendants and ribbons to the windows. It probably has some meaning, but I haven't discovered what. I guess it's for good health.

I continued my walk towards the city center. At the exit from the park, there are sports fields where you can rent a time for recreation. It seems people are lazy these days so the sports fields are empty. 😊

Soon the sun went down and it was very cold, so my walk came to an end.

This is my entry for the #wednesdaywalk challenge, hosted by @tattoodjay.

Thank you very much for reading.

The images and writing are original and mine.

Greetings!

Jelena