

Asen's Fortress (Asenova Krepost)
Called Petrich by some, Asen’s Fortress (Asenova Krepost) is a medieval fortress in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains. Sitting high on a rocky ridge on the left bank of the Asenitsa River, the fortress was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great in the 6th century and grew to prominence during the Middle Ages. It fell into ruins after the Ottoman conquest in the 14th century, with only the Church of the Holy Mother of God surviving. One of the oldest remaining Eastern Orthodox churches, the two-story building features a large rectangular tower and mural paintings that date back to the 14th century. Renovated in 1991, it is used today by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
The fortress is also a stop on a hiking trail that takes hikers on to several chapels and, eventually, Bachkovski Monastery.
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Day Tour from Plovdiv full with History, Nature & Forgotten Village Experiences

Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv

Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

Bachkovo Monastery & Wine Cellar Tasting & Lunch

Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress - private day tour from Plovdiv

Private Full Day Cycling Tour in the Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv

Private Tour with a Local Experiencing With You the Gems around Plovdiv

Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

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Private Day Trip to the Rhodopi Mountain from Plovdiv

Asen's Fortress Self-Guided
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- Day Tour from Plovdiv full with History, Nature & Forgotten Village Experiences
- Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
- Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
- Bachkovo Monastery & Wine Cellar Tasting & Lunch
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