Bender Fortress, Military fortress in Bender, Moldova
The stone fortress stretches along the right bank of the Dniester River with ten bastions and eleven towers forming a complex defense system.
The fortress changed from wooden to stone construction in 1538 when Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered architect Sinan to reconstruct the structure.
The museum housed in a former Turkish powder magazine exhibits archaeological findings and historical artifacts from different periods of the fortress's existence.
The fortress remains open for tours throughout the year, offering access to the observation platforms, exhibition halls, and military history displays.
The Bendery Constitution, an early document establishing principles of governance, was adopted at this fortress in 1710, preceding similar European developments.
Location: Bender
Address: 2 улица Панина 3200 Бендеры
Website: https://bendery-fortress.com
GPS coordinates: 46.83764,29.48508
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
Cultural, historical, and natural sites in Moldova including Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars, the monasteries of Căpriana and Saharna, the fortresses of Soroca and Bender, the museums and parks of Chișinău. The region features underground wine galleries, Orthodox religious buildings, historic military constructions, nature reserves, and urban green spaces.
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