Bozhenishki Urvich, Medieval fortress ruins in Bozhenitsa, Bulgaria
The fortress stands at an elevation of 750 meters on the northern slopes of Lakavishki ridge in the western Balkan Mountains, offering views of surrounding territories.
During the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 13th and 14th centuries, the fortress expanded its defenses with additional outer walls to guard against invading forces.
The medieval inscription discovered in 1918 contains valuable information about Emperor Shishman's period and the military service of sevast Ognyan against Turkish forces.
Visitors can reach the fortress via an asphalt road to the Urvich base, followed by a 20-minute walk along a marked mountain path.
The fortress complex includes a 10-meter deep water cistern and a cave chapel, while archaeological findings reveal silver coins from Ivan Shishman's reign.
Location: Bozhenitsa
GPS coordinates: 42.99571,23.82391
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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