In this new article from our blog, we are going to talk about other attractions of Bulgaria. We are talking about the forts and castles of Bulgaria. Although less known than the castles elsewhere in Europe, Bulgarian tradition and culture influenced by peoples from east, these castles give a distinctive touch of personality. These castles are for those who like culture tourism, one of the biggest attractions of the Balkan country, and not only for its historical significance or architectural dimension, if not for the places in which they are located in most cases, fairytale places in the middle of nature.

In Bulgaria there are currently a total of seventeen castles and fortresses, corresponding to different times and in different degrees of conservation. In this article we will discuss those that are in better condition.

Belogradchik area, We find one of the best preserved castles in Bulgaria. Actually it is a fort with walls of a thickness of 2 meters and a maximum height of 12 meters. This castle is one of the main attractions of the place. The castle has a long history dating back to Roman times. It was rebuilt and expanded several times throughout history. The castle before the most recent renovations and reconstructions, It owes its appearance and architecture to the Ottoman Empire that was who was commissioned to rebuild it on the old Roman fort.

It is located in a rocky area about 70 meters high, This position makes it an excellently defended castle. The castle was extended several times by the Ottomans. He was most recently extended in the nineteenth century , participated in this extension French and British engineers who gave the appearance more European. The last time this fortress was used in the war with Serbia in the late nineteenth century.

It is another castle Baba Vida fortress in excellent condition, some believe it is the best preserved of the country, it is also known as "Babini Vidini kuli" in Castilian would mean “Towers Grandma Life”. Today it is used as a museum for the artifacts found there and around the castle and explains to visitors the history of the castle and the data most relevant. It was fully restored because of its great tourist. During the Middle Ages was the main defense post in the region, It was destroyed by the Byzantine Empire after long months of siege, and after its destruction he rebuilds the Emperado Srtsimir returned to use as its capital.

Hungarian monarchy took control of the fort 1365 Sratsmir and the emperor had to capitulate and join the Hungarian crown. He also endured long months of siege 1388 to finally be in Ottoman hands and be used as a prison and as a store of weapons

The city of marble or Castle Lyutitsa, its name or nickname to marble as the main material for construction, with which it was built. It is a big castle, with a wall 600 meter long elliptical. it features 12 imposing towers and rectangular octoédrica. In the whole area of ​​the castle and its surroundings we found multiple archaeological sites with large numbers of objects such as ceramics, weapons, coins, everyday utensils etc.

These 3 castles we have said are the best preserved, although other 14 t fortresses castles also have its charm and luckily for travelers are nestled in nature in the most beautiful places. Some of them are Samuil's Fortress, Tra pezitsa, Tsarevets, Tsepina, Ustra… Remember, If this article will not yet have come forward to visiting Bulgaria visit our "Reasons to travel to Bulgaria" section here.