Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid

Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid

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Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid

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Location: Southwestern Region, Macedonia

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September 28, 2019

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The ruins of the castle of Tsar Samuil (Bulgaria) (958-1014), built on the walls of an ancient fortress, dominate the city today

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Andreas Bikefan

October 6, 2024

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The shape of the Samuil Fortress dates back to the time of Samuil, although there are also data on demolitions and repairs of the fortress by the Turks and Byzantines. …

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Michel Richter

September 28, 2024

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Unfortunately, it costs 3€ to enter the castle or onto the wall

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Elevation 840 m

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Sunday 4 October

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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