Kokalyanski Urvich, Medieval fortress and archaeological site in Kokalyane, Bulgaria.
The fortress stands on Sredobardie Hill in the Lozen Mountain, positioned along the right bank of the Iskar River, 20 kilometers from Sofia.
Built during the 13th century within the Second Bulgarian Empire, this fortification maintained a strategic position controlling routes between major settlements.
The site contains the preserved remains of the inner court church of Saint Ilia, representing medieval Bulgarian architectural and religious traditions.
The fortress walls rise 6 meters high and remain accessible through hiking paths from the village of Kokalyane throughout the year.
The archaeological site sits near a natural monument where the Iskar River forms a distinctive meander through the mountain landscape.
Location: Kokalyane
GPS coordinates: 42.55810,23.42470
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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