Medieval History
The South African Ambassador in Bulgaria, Sheila Camerer has announced that there is a possibility for the medieval fortress in the Bulgarian city of Vidin, ?Baba Vida?, to be included in the protected sites by UNESCO.
Camerer has stated that during the weekend nearly 500 tourists have visited the fortress in the northwestern city.
?Baba Vida? is the primary landmark of Vidin. It consists of two fundamental walls and four towers and is said to be the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country.
Click here to read the article from the Sofia News Agency
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Medieval History
Bulgarian Medieval Castle Might Be Protected by UNESCO
The South African Ambassador in Bulgaria, Sheila Camerer has announced that there is a possibility for the medieval fortress in the Bulgarian city of Vidin, ?Baba Vida?, to be included in the protected sites by UNESCO.
Camerer has stated that during the weekend nearly 500 tourists have visited the fortress in the northwestern city.
?Baba Vida? is the primary landmark of Vidin. It consists of two fundamental walls and four towers and is said to be the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country.
Click here to read the article from the Sofia News Agency
- New Excavations Begin At Bulgaria?s Medieval Urvich Fortress
Archaeologists began new excavations at the medieval Urvich fortress 20km from Bulgaria?s capital city Sofia at the beginning of October 2012, with the first finds including silver rings, earrings and bronze and iron personal items, Bulgarian archaeology...
- Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Christian Complex During Sofia Metro Construction
A large complex of small Christian churches has been gradually unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists in downtown Sofia during continuing excavations at the construction sites of the Sofia Metro. During the excavations near the Serdica metro station and...
- Government Steps In For The Restoration Of Trapezitsa Fortress In Veliko Turnovo
The Bulgarian Government will allocate one million leva for the renovation of the Trapezitsa Fortress in Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria's famous medieval capital, local media reported on March 10 2011. Veliko Turnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria,...
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It?s easy to see that Gongsan Fortress is no ordinary site, with the solemn figure of a carved guard keeping watch. The meandering ivy mingles with the surrounding forest that encloses the mountain castle, which in turn grasps firmly to the swooping ranges,...
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