Samuil's Fortress, Ohrid
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| Samuil's Fortress | |
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| Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia | |
 The fortress of Tsar Samuil |
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 Shown within Macedonia
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| Type | Castle |
| Coordinates | 41°06′54″N 20°47′28″E / 41.115°N 20.791°ECoordinates: 41°06′54″N 20°47′28″E / 41.115°N 20.791°E |
| Built | 4th century B.C. |
| Built by | Phillip II of Macedon |
| Construction materials |
Limestone |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Controlled by | Samuel of Bulgaria |
Samuil's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire[1] during the rule of Samuil in the middle-ages. Today, this historical monument is a major tourist attraction and was renovated in 2003.
According to recent excavations by Macedonian archaeologists, it was alleged that this fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to 4th century B.C., which was probably built by king Phillip II of Macedon.[2]
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Samuil's Fortress over the old town in Ohrid
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Upper Gate of the fortress
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Fortress wall in the winter
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Map of the Samuil's Fortress
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Castle of Samuil in Ohrid, reconstruction
[edit] References
- ^ Bulgarian Folk Customs by Mercia MacDermott, 1998, ISBN 1853024856, page 26: "... one of these brothers, Samuil, proclaimed himself Tsar, with his capital at Ohrid.
- ^ "Culture — Republic of Мacedonia". www.culture.in.mk. http://www.culture.in.mk/story.asp?id=12676. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
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