Assen`s Fortress

The inside of the fortress

Assen's Fortress is a medieval Bulgarian fortress, built on a steep rocky hillside, towering over the left bank of the picturesque Assenitsa River. It covers an area of about 1.5 hectares and creates the impression of unique architectural structure. The stone construction is preserved 15 m high at places, and features a feudal castle, 30 premises for warriors with a chapel, a tower, two water reservoirs, and a castle church.