Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

Stunning location

Well worth a visit if you are in the Plovdiv area and have a car. Entry is inexpensive, the views are spectacular, and the location of the much-photographed church is stunning. Can be combined with a ...

Interesting site but access is difficult because of stairways

Historic site with fantastic views of the mountains and valley. One minus is the poorly constructed stairs to and around the church. Can be VERY dangerous. Don't attempt when they're wet.

Scenic Fortress

We stopped here on our way to Plovdiv and it was well worth a visit. The views of the surrounding valley and mountains are superb and there is a restored picturesque church. There is not much left of ...

Strongly recommend!

Wonderful attraction on the self-guided tour that I took in July! It's breathtaking and a must-see for everybody who is in the area of Plovdiv. I visited it on the self-guided option of the Private 1-...

La fortaleza del zar Asen II

La primera fortificación que hubo en este lugar fue construida por los Tracios en el siglo V a.C. Fue reformada por los bizantinos durante el reinado de Justiniano. En 1231, el zar Ivan Asen II hizo l...