Medzhidi Tabiya, Ottoman fortress in Silistra, Bulgaria
The hexagonal fortification stands 8 meters tall, featuring thick defensive walls and bastions along the Danube River near the Bulgarian border.
German engineer Helmut von Moltke designed this defensive structure between 1841 and 1853, naming it after Sultan Abdulmejid I who visited in 1847.
The fortress exemplifies Ottoman military engineering principles of the 19th century through its strategic placement and architectural elements for defense.
Tours in Bulgarian cost 5 BGN while English, Russian, and Romanian language tours are available for 10 BGN from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
This fortress maintains all original interior and exterior elements from the Ottoman period, making it the most complete fortification of its type in Bulgaria.
Location: Silistra
GPS coordinates: 44.10242,27.25679
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:51
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