Tsepina, Medieval fortress in Dorkovo, Bulgaria.
The stone fortification stands at 1136 meters altitude in the Rhodope Mountains, offering views across the Chepino Valley and Karkariya ridge.
The fortress served as a strategic military point until 1373 when Ottoman forces captured and destroyed the structure during their expansion campaign.
The fortress ruins represent medieval Bulgarian architecture and defense systems, reflecting construction techniques from the Second Bulgarian Empire period.
Visitors can reach the fortress site through a 6-kilometer paved road starting from Dorkovo village in Pazardzhik Province.
The fortress location contains archaeological evidence of continuous human presence from ancient times through the medieval period.
Location: Dorkovo
GPS coordinates: 42.08577,24.12417
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:29
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