Peterwardein

Peterwardein, one of the strongest fortresses in the Austrian dominions, is situated in a marshy, unhealthy locality on the right bank of the Danube, 44 miles by rail NW. of Belgrade, and is connected with Neusatz opposite by a bridge of boats. Pop. of town, 3603. The most ancient part of the defences, the Upper Fortress, is situated on a rock of serpentine, which on three sides rises abruptly from the plain. The fortress was held by the Turks from 1526 to 1687. In 1688 the fortifications were blown up by the imperialists, and the town was soon after burned to the ground by the Turks; but at the peace of Passarowitz (1718) it remained in the possession of the emperor. Here, on 10th August 1716, Prince Eugene obtained a great victory over the Grand Vizier Ali. The Hungarians were compelled to yield the fortress to the Austrians in September 1849.