Misionis Fortress

 ruined castle, Medieval / Middle Ages, interesting place, 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

The Misionis was a large ancient town and fortress. It is located 7 km away of town of Targovishte in region Krumovo Kale, on the northern edge of the steep gorge of the river Vrana in Preslav Mountains. The catsle dating back to V-VI century.
After excavations there were found remains of fortress walls 3-4 meters in height, remains of a large church, guard and residential buildings. The slopes of the hills were occupied of neighborhoods and in one of them was found a second large Christian church - basilica. In the vicinity were found also marble columns, antique stone objects, Roman pottery, medieval cemeteries and others.
Site № 81 of the National Movement Discover Bulgaria - 100 national tourist sites of the Bulgarian Tourist Union - Misionis Fortress.

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