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The ruins of Anevo Kale fortress, also known by its medieval name Kopsis, are situated in the region of Anevo village near the town of Sopot. Historians believe that the fortress was built during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in the 13th century and was destroyed in the 14th century.
Medieval rules were used in the construction of the fortress. The fortress got its citadel and a town was set up in its vicinities. Archaeologists discovered the remains of four churches and a monastery in the area.
The fortress town prospered in the second half of the 13th century. During that period it acted as the main fortress of three governors, Smilets, Radoslav and Voisil.
Nowadays Anevo Kale is one of the few well preserved Bulgarian fortresses. Fortress walls that are 12-m high have been kept in good condition. The fortress is accessible for visitors and many tourists come to see it. Striama River flows in the foot of the hill, where the fortress was constructed.
Medieval rules were used in the construction of the fortress. The fortress got its citadel and a town was set up in its vicinities. Archaeologists discovered the remains of four churches and a monastery in the area.
The fortress town prospered in the second half of the 13th century. During that period it acted as the main fortress of three governors, Smilets, Radoslav and Voisil.
Nowadays Anevo Kale is one of the few well preserved Bulgarian fortresses. Fortress walls that are 12-m high have been kept in good condition. The fortress is accessible for visitors and many tourists come to see it. Striama River flows in the foot of the hill, where the fortress was constructed.
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