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Belogradchik Fortress 🏰
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The Belogradchik Fortress stands on the Balkan Mountains and is one of the best preserved strongholds in Bulgaria.
It dates back to Roman times. In fact is was built when its region was part of the Roman Empire. The Romans used the high rocks as a natural protection and built only the north and south fortified walls.
The Bulgarian Tsar of Vidin, Ivan Stratsimir, extended the fortress in the 14th century.
The Ottomans, who conquered it in 1396, were forced to further expand it.
From 1805 to 1837, reconstruction and expansion works were carried out also by French and Italian engineers giving the fortress its current appearance.
Its walls are 2,5-metre thick and 12-metre high. The three separate fortified yards are connected with each other through gates.
The fortress is a monument of national importance, managed by the Belogradchik History Museum.
📸 Vladislav Terziiski
"Pure signal, no noise"
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Author ✍️/ Photographer📸
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Belogradchik Fortress 🏰
See more: https://byvn.net/QcQx
The Belogradchik Fortress stands on the Balkan Mountains and is one of the best preserved strongholds in Bulgaria.
It dates back to Roman times. In fact is was built when its region was part of the Roman Empire. The Romans used the high rocks as a natural protection and built only the north and south fortified walls.
The Bulgarian Tsar of Vidin, Ivan Stratsimir, extended the fortress in the 14th century.
The Ottomans, who conquered it in 1396, were forced to further expand it.
From 1805 to 1837, reconstruction and expansion works were carried out also by French and Italian engineers giving the fortress its current appearance.
Its walls are 2,5-metre thick and 12-metre high. The three separate fortified yards are connected with each other through gates.
The fortress is a monument of national importance, managed by the Belogradchik History Museum.
📸 Vladislav Terziiski
"Pure signal, no noise"
Credits Goes to the respective
Author ✍️/ Photographer📸
🐇 🕳️