Asen's Fortress, Medieval fortress in Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
The stone fortress stands 279 meters above sea level on a rocky ridge overlooking the Asenitsa River near the town of Asenovgrad.
The fortress gained military importance during the Third Crusade when Renier of Trit defended it against Bulgarian Tsar Kaloyan's forces for eleven months.
The Church of the Holy Mother of God, built in the 12th century, contains valuable 14th-century mural paintings within its two-storey structure.
The fortress remains include defensive walls measuring 2.9 meters thick, preserved sections reaching 3 meters high, and informative archaeological exhibits.
The modern town of Asenovgrad changed its name from Stanimaka to honor this fortress, which served both military and religious functions through centuries.
Location: Plovdiv
Location: Asenovgrad
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
Website: https://asenovakrepost.eu
GPS coordinates: 41.98667,24.87333
Latest update: May 20, 2025 07:19
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