Nesebar Fortifications

Nesebar, Bulgaria

During centuries, fortification walls and towers were built to protect ancient Nessebar. The first inhabitants on the peninsula were the Thracians who started to build these walls in the 8th century BC. From this period, a fortified wall and gate were found and can be seen today. After the decay of the Roman Empire, Byzantine rulers started an active construction work in the middle of the 5th century AD. The built walls were in style opus mixtum- an alternation of bricks and stone. Best preserved walls can be seen today near the city gate. The early Byzantine construction system was used in the middle ages as well.

Due to enemy war attacks, part of the walls were destroyed, but then quickly rebuilt. After the Ottoman rule in 1453, the fortification walls lost their significance and strategic importance and were left in ruins.

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Castles and fortifications in Bulgaria

Address

Mesembrija 1, Nesebar, Bulgaria

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Founded: 8th century BCE
Category: Castles and fortifications in Bulgaria

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Richard Sacher (4 months ago)
Very nice and photogenic place.

Anton (12 months ago)
Ruins at the entrance to Old Nessebar. It is worth visiting the place during the day and in the evening with its cozy warm lighting.

Dmitry Kalinin (16 months ago)
Wow!

Stanimir Dimitrov (16 months ago)
During the centuries-old existence of the city, fortress walls and facilities were repeatedly built, which made the peninsula inaccessible. The first attested settlers of the peninsula - the Thracians, began to strengthen their settlement in the 8th century BC. A fortress wall from that time was uncovered along with the gate on the northwest bank. It was built of crushed stone and mud and has been preserved at a height of about 2 meters.

Henri Cortebeeck (18 months ago)
Beautiful remaining part of the ramparts

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