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With around 183,000 residents, Nis is the third largest city in Serbia, and one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. Founded in 279 BC, the city was occupied by the Romans and later on, the Ottomans. During WWII, Nis was ruled by the Germans, who wreaked havoc on the city, killing off many of its citizens. The dominion of all of these forces is just one of the things that makes Nis such a compelling place to visit, as trace’s of the city’s history can be found everywhere, be it pieces of Roman ruins in the fortress, the Ottoman’s menacing Skull Tower, or the remnants of a Nazi concentration camp. Nowadays, Nis is a bustling, modern city with a youthful vibe, largely due to the thriving university population. From hipster cocktail bars stuffed full of (smoking and drinking) locals, posh shopping districts, and artsy hotels. While many skip over Nis entirely, opting to visit the Serbian party capital of Belgrade instead, I was determined to spend time exploring the city and all it had to offer. 