Trapezitsa (fortress)
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Trapezitsa (Bulgarian: Трапезица) is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria.
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
- ^ http://visit.guide-bulgaria.com/
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ http://www.alamy.com/s
- ^ "Трапезица - сектор север". Trapezitsa-sever.info. Retrieved 2016-12-01.