Ohrid, North Macedonia
Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid
Samuel's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, North Macedonia. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Tsar Samuel at the turn of the 11th century. Today, this historical monument is a major tourist attraction and was heavily restored in 2003 with the addition of entirely new battlements where none had survived.
- City
- Ohrid
- Country
- North Macedonia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Ohrid
- Galičica National Park
- Plaošnik
- Robevi family house
- Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon
- Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
Background: Wikipedia