With the weakening of the Roman Empire, and the onrush of Asian tribes of Huns and Avars, the city loses its independence. Until the formation of Serbian Despotate in this region various nations and conquering armies held this reagion.

Name of Veliko Gradiste was first mentioned in the Ravanica Charter from 1381. With the arrival of Turks in this region the city lost its importance. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the city was named Ipek in Turkish book. The city began to develop after the expulsion of Turks from this area.

In Veliko Gradiste we can see: the old part of town rich in facade ornamentation from the nineteenth century, the church of Sv. Archangel Gabriel, the building of high school, city library and customs. Proximity of Srebrno Jezero (lake) is very important.

Events:

• ‘Flower days’, 7th of May, Kusic
• ‘Emperor days’ 14th to 16th of July
• Regatta on August the 5th
• ‘Fishermen’s evening’ on August the 12th
• ‘Jepurijada’ on 26th of September in Topolovnik
• ‘Pasuljijada’, ‘Gradistanac’ beans on October the 12th
• ‘Hunt for the golden wolf’ on 30th of December
• ‘Ramska dawns’, museum exibit
• Art colonies
• Sports and fishermen’s competitions