Full Reconstruction of Symbol of Novi Pazar Soon – Company Sought for Preparation of Documentation for Revitalization of Dzephana

The most recognizable symbol of Novi Pazar, the north “tabija” space within the Novi Pazar Fortress, which features numerous towers, including the famous Kula Motrilja (Watchtower), should soon be fully revitalized.

The City Administration for Public Revenue Collection of Novi Pazar has opened the tender for the preparation of the technical documentation and the obtaining of the requirements and permits for the execution of works on the north “tabija” along with the “Dzephana” tower.

According to the project task, the north “tabija” is one of the three preserved bastions on the Novi Pazar Fortress and it dominates the area thanks to its position at the very entrance to the city. The “Dzephana” tower is also located in that area. Until recently, it was obstructed, but recent archaeological explorations have revealed its remains. Photographs from the 19th and the early 20th centuries show clear evidence of its existence.

Due to these special characteristics, before the realization of the job, it is necessary to carry out detailed explorations of this area, which involve historians, archaeologists, photographers and researchers of other profiles for surveying the terrain, following which detailed technical documentation will be prepared, as well as a project of conservation-restoration works and repair.

The preparation of the documentation also entails the preparation of the Preliminary Design for the purpose of obtaining the location requirements and the preparation of the Preliminary Project in order to obtain the necessary permits for the execution of the works.

The job is worth RSD 4,100,000, and the tender lasts until August 30.

Grad Novi Pazar

Severna tabija

north tabija Kula Džephana

Dzephana Tower

photographs

archaeological explorations

project technical documentations