Hisar Kapia Gateway (Plovdiv) | Medieval / Middle Ages, 11th century construction

Bulgaria / Plovdiv / Plovdiv / Tsanko Lavrenov St
 gateway, Medieval / Middle Ages, 11th century construction
The unique architectural and historical ensemble around the eastern gate of the Acropolis fortress wall is one of the symbols of Plovdiv City.
There has been a gate since ancient times there. Below the level of the street pavement (cobblestone) there are foundations from the Roman period (probably from the 2nd century AD).

plovdivbg.info/objects/hisar-kapiya/?lang=en
www.visitplovdiv.com/en/node/681
www.balkania-tour.com/en/travel-bulgaria/visit-bulgaria...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisar_Kapia
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Coordinates:   42°8'59"N   24°45'11"E