Krivus Fortress – Ardino
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Krivus is a medieval Bulgarian fortress, built in the 10th century. It is situated in the southern part of the Rhodope mountain, about 2 km northwest from the village of Bashevo, county of Kardzhali. It is built on a high hill, surrounded by the waters of the Arda river.
The best-preserved items showing the might of the former fortress are the entrance, the thick fortified wall, which reaches up to 5 meters in height, and the defense towers. The most-conserved part is the internal fortress (the citadel), the walls of which rise at about 6 meters in height. It is peculiar that the fortress had been collecting water through an underground tunnel, which had been reaching the river. An old church had also existed here once. It was situated in the central part of the fortification, but only ruins have remained. Old coins and ancient Christian symbols and arms were found during archaeological excavations and research of the fortress.
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Krivus is a medieval Bulgarian fortress, built in the 10th century. It is situated in the southern part of the Rhodope mountain, about 2 km northwest from the village of Bashevo, county of Kardzhali. It is built on a high hill, surrounded by the waters of the Arda river.
The best-preserved items showing the might of the former fortress are the entrance, the thick fortified wall, which reaches up to 5 meters in height, and the defense towers. The most-conserved part is the internal fortress (the citadel), the walls of which rise at about 6 meters in height. It is peculiar that the fortress had been collecting water through an underground tunnel, which had been reaching the river. An old church had also existed here once. It was situated in the central part of the fortification, but only ruins have remained. Old coins and ancient Christian symbols and arms were found during archaeological excavations and research of the fortress.
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Access to the fortress is free
How to get there
To reach the fortress, you must begin your journey from the village of Bashevo and walk for about 40 minutes because the mountain terrain is difficult to cross.
The fortress lies at a distance of about 4.30 hours of walking from the town of Ardino. The mountain crossing from Mlechino hut is about 2.30 hours.
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Tourist Information Center – Kardzhali
Monday – Friday: 08.00 – 17.00
Park “Prostor”, Stadium “Arena Arda”
Tel.: +361 22719
E-mail: info@kardjali-tourism.info
Website: http://www.kardjali-tourism.info/en
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