Trapezitsa (fortress)

Trapezitsa (Bulgarian: Трапезица) is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria.

The hill Trapezitsa

History

During the Second Bulgarian Empire on the hill were build the first castle of Asen dynasty.[1] In the next years on the hill were populated with Boyars and orthodox clerics. The Monastery of St Ivan Riiski (John of Rila) was located in this fortress.[2] The relics of the Saint were kept there to 1495.[3]

Recovery

Since 70s years of XX century the Bulgarian government make plans for restoration The historical hill. In 2009 were restored the south watchtower.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://visit.guide-bulgaria.com/
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ http://www.alamy.com/s
  4. ↑ "Трапезица - сектор север". Trapezitsa-sever.info. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

Coordinates: 43°05′05″N 25°38′46″E / 43.0847°N 25.6460°E / 43.0847; 25.6460

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