Baldwin's Tower, Medieval tower at Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
The stone tower rises 15 meters high near the Frenhisar Gate, marking the southeast entrance of the Tsarevets Fortress complex along the Yantra River.
The current structure, built in 1930 by architect Alexander Reshenov, stands where Baldwin I of Flanders was imprisoned after his capture by Tsar Kaloyan in 1205.
The tower carries stories of Queen Tselguba, who fell in love with the imprisoned Baldwin I, leading to a series of events central to Bulgarian medieval narratives.
The tower connects to a walking path from the city center, with guided tours available that explain the medieval defense systems and water reservoir protection.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from the medieval towers of Cherven fortress near Ruse, maintaining historical authenticity in its modern construction.
Location: Veliko Tarnovo
GPS coordinates: 43.08083,25.65306
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
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