![]() ![]() It was also the place where the Empire’s treasure rooms were located. The palace fortress was the residence of the empire and housed the royal and patriarchal palaces. ![]() The city of Tarnovgrad was the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire. The structure was built by the Slavs and the Bulgars between the 8 th and 10 th centuries over an original Byzantine fort, built between the 5 th and 7 th centuries. It is an impressive view as you approach the town from any side, visible from miles away. Tsarevets is a stronghold located 676 foot above the town of Veliki Tarnovo. Tsarevets Castle Looking up the hill to Tsarevets Castle Today the gardens are managed by the Horticultural Society and contains over 2000 plant species.ĥ. Swiss horticulturists designed the gardens using the natural terrain to create a garden with different landscapes, each personally named by the Queen, for example “Gethsemane Garden” and “God’s Garden”. A nymphaeum was a particular favorite area of the royal. The Queens Villa, called Tenha Yuvah or Solitary Nest, is built in the traditional Revival period style and is surrounded by Moorish-styled patios. Every possible need of Queen Marie was met, which included her personal minaret built next to a chapel. This eclectic complex was built between 19, when Balchik was still part of Romania. Palace of the Romanian Queen – Quiet Nest flickr photo by Balcon del Mundo shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) licenseĪfter spending a summer in the area, Queen Maria Alexandrina Victoria de Edinburg of Romania commissioned Italian architects to build her a summer residence that overlooked the Black Sea. Palace of Balchik The Palace of Balchik, or the Quiet Nest Palace. Visit the official website for more information.Ĥ. Today visitors can see excavations that include thirteen churches, a feudal palace, houses, streets, and workshops where the craftsmen would have made and traded their wares. It was well known in the region for its excellent craftsmen. The original fortification was an elaborate construction that consisted of an inner town with skilled craftsman guilds such as ironworkers, goldsmiths, pottery, baking, and more. ![]() The only structure that remained was the 40-foot tower which still stands today. Invaded by the Ottomans in 1388, the fortress was totally ransacked and left in ruin. Although the fortress only dates back to the 14 th century, archaeologists have discovered evidence of inhabitation in the area of Cherven dating back 2000 years. It was the centre of the military, administration, and cultural activity for north-eastern Bulgaria. Trygve W Nodeland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsĬherven Fortress became the seat of the Bulgar Orthodox Bisphoric of Cherven in 1235. Cherven Fortress The view of Cherven Fortress along the village road. ![]()
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