Missionis Fortress
Targovishte
Misionis was a large ancient town and fortress. It is located 7 km away of town of Targovishte in region Krumovo Kale, on the northern edge of the steep gorge of the river Vrana in Preslav Mountains. The castle dating back to V-VI century.
After excavations there were found remains of fortress walls 3-4 meters in height, remains of a large church, guard and residential buildings. The slopes of the hills were occupied of neighborhoods and in one of them was found a second large Christian church - basilica. In the vicinity were found also marble columns, antique stone objects, Roman pottery, medieval cemeteries and others.
Probably the fortress Misionis existed until the end of the XIV century and was destroyed during the Ottoman invasion.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
- The fortress is open from May 1 to October 30 with a guide / optional. It is located in the information center with the following working hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 8.00 - to 16.00. Monday - day off Tuesday - day off
- Website
- https://museumtg.com/za-obekta/
- Good to know
- For information, pre-orders, guide services: REGIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM Targovishte, 2 Mitropolit Andrey Str tel./fax: 0601 / 6-52-16 E - mail: trgmuseum@abv.bg http: // trgmuseum.hit.bg
- Coordinates
- 43.1980098, 26.5125931 Open in Maps
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