Petrich kale, Medieval fortress on a rocky plateau near Razdelna, Bulgaria
The fortress stands on a 100-meter high rock formation covering 30 decares of land with preserved 7-meter retaining walls and defense towers.
First established in the 5th century during the Early Byzantine period, Petrich Kale served as a major stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Empire until 1444.
Arab geographer Muhammad Al-Idrisi documented the fortress in 1154, describing it as a small but active town west of Varna.
Access requires a 20 to 60-minute uphill walk from the parking area near an electrical pole, with visitors needing to cross a wire fence.
The fortress contains a metal cross at its summit commemorating the 2015 flood, situated next to remnants of an ancient church and residential structures.
Location: Razdelna
GPS coordinates: 43.16222,27.64278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:40
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