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Belogradchik
1.Belogradchik wreath 1.Belogradchik wreath
1.Belogradchik wreath
1.Belogradchik wreathThe town od Belogradchik is located in the West Stara Planina Mountain, in the picturesque foot of the so called Belogradchik Wreath. According to the few left proofs, thew town was founded in the 3rd c. A.D.
2.Belogradchik Fortress 2.Belogradchik Fortress
2.Belogradchik Fortress
2.Belogradchik FortressThe most eminent historical monument, the Belogradchik Fortress, was among the strongholds of the Roman Empire.
3.Inaccessible fortress 3.Inaccessible fortress
3.Inaccessible fortress
3.Inaccessible fortressThe ancient fortress was built among the inaccessible rocks, and in the 13th c. was within the Vidin Kingdom of the Tsar Ivan Sratsimir, serving as his residence.
4.The front yard 4.The front yard
4.The front yard
4.The front yardThe first yard within the fortress, built in 1837.
5.The heavy gate 5.The heavy gate
5.The heavy gate
5.The heavy gate The heavy gate with door-wings, covered with iron lining, divide the three successive yards of the fortress.
6.The fortress wall 6.The fortress wall
6.The fortress wall
6.The fortress wallThe stony wall of the fortress – at places it features 12 m height and 2.5 m width at its base.
7.The final wall 7.The final wall
7.The final wall
7.The final wallThe final fortress wall, embracing the so called “First platform”.
8.The last obstacle 8.The last obstacle
8.The last obstacle
8.The last obstacleThe final line of the fortress defence.
9.Fossilized guards 9.Fossilized guards
9.Fossilized guards
9.Fossilized guardsThe fossilized guards of the fortress.
10.Animal-trainer 10.Animal-trainer
10.Animal-trainer
10.Animal-trainerTraining bears, perhaps …
11.The final yard 11.The final yard
11.The final yard
11.The final yardThe defence platform of the most inner yard.
12.Water reservoirs 12.Water reservoirs
12.Water reservoirs
12.Water reservoirsThe two reservoirs for collecting rain and snow water in the uppermost yard used to save the fortress defenders’s lives when sieged. Today, visitors throw coins over their shoulders for luck.
13.The TV tower 13.The TV tower
13.The TV tower
13.The TV towerA view towards the TV tower from the place where traces of ancient settlement were uncovered.
14.First platform view 14.First platform view
14.First platform view
14.First platform viewA view from the first platform to the west.
15.A town of stone 15.A town of stone
15.A town of stone
15.A town of stone A town of stone
16.Guardians 16.Guardians
16.Guardians
16.GuardiansWeird figured embrace the third yard of the fortress.
17.Guards’ premises 17.Guards’ premises
17.Guards’ premises
17.Guards’ premisesThe guards’ premises located around the second gate.
18.A cool place 18.A cool place
18.A cool place
18.A cool placeAfter the great variety of spectacular sites, one deserves some rest away from the sun, in the shady yard of a small family-run restaurant.