Ottoman watchtower, Belashtitsa
The Ottoman watchtower in the village of Belashstitsa, Plovdiv region, is a historical landmark that is proof of the importance of the region during the Ottoman era. The exact time of construction of the tower is unknown, but it is believed to date from the late 17th or early 18th century.
The tower was built on top of a hill, offering excellent views of the surrounding area, making it an ideal place for observation and protection. It is a square structure measuring approximately 8x8 metеrs and about 10 metеrs high. The walls of the tower are about a meter thick, made of stone with wooden belts for additional stability. [...]
The tower was built on top of a hill, offering excellent views of the surrounding area, making it an ideal place for observation and protection. It is a square structure measuring approximately 8x8 metеrs and about 10 metеrs high. The walls of the tower are about a meter thick, made of stone with wooden belts for additional stability. [...]
Kervansaray, Harmanli
The Harmanli Caravanserai is a historic building that once served as an inn for traders and travelers on the famous Silk Road. It is located in the centre of the town, near the Maritsa River. It dates back to the late 16th century and early 17th century when the area was under Ottoman rule. The building was built by Sinan Pasha, the grand vizier of Sultan Ahmed I. The caravanserai had a strategic location as it provided shelter and amenities for travelling merchants as well as a resting place for their animals. [...]
Eastern gate of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
The Eastern Gate of Philippopolis is one of the four main city gates of the ancient city of Philippopolis (today's Plovdiv). It is located in the eastern part of the city, where the ancient Roman roads to Constantinople and Adrianople passed.
It was built in the second half of the 2nd century during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The gate was an imposing structure consisting of two towers connected by three arches. The central arch was the largest, while the side arches were smaller. [...]
It was built in the second half of the 2nd century during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The gate was an imposing structure consisting of two towers connected by three arches. The central arch was the largest, while the side arches were smaller. [...]
"Petrova niva"
"Petrova Niva" is a historical place in Strandzha Mountain, near the Bulgarian-Turkish border. It has great significance for Bulgarian history and especially for the struggles of the Bulgarians from Thrace and Macedonia for liberation from Ottoman rule.
The place gets its name from the chapel "St. Petka", which is located there. The chapel was built in 1856, but it was destroyed during the Second Balkan War in 1913. It was later rebuilt. [...]
The place gets its name from the chapel "St. Petka", which is located there. The chapel was built in 1856, but it was destroyed during the Second Balkan War in 1913. It was later rebuilt. [...]
Part of the fortress system of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
The fortification system of Philippopolis, today's Plovdiv, is a series of defensive structures that have surrounded the ancient city throughout its history. The system consists of an outer wall, an inner wall and several additional fortifications built during different periods.
The earliest known fortification system of Philippopolis dates back to the Hellenistic period (3-1 century BC). Then the city was fortified with a stone wall with towers and gates.
During the Byzantine era (5th-7th centuries) the walls were further repaired and strengthened. During this period, a new outer wall was added, known as the Wall of Theodore Komnenos, which ran parallel to the previous Roman wall. [...]
The earliest known fortification system of Philippopolis dates back to the Hellenistic period (3-1 century BC). Then the city was fortified with a stone wall with towers and gates.
During the Byzantine era (5th-7th centuries) the walls were further repaired and strengthened. During this period, a new outer wall was added, known as the Wall of Theodore Komnenos, which ran parallel to the previous Roman wall. [...]
