Ohrid Fortress

Tsar Samuel's Fortress

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Tripadvisor (832) · Historical landmark in Ohrid, North Macedonia
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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 of …

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Dec 9, 2024
It’s a long hot walk up and it wasn’t worth the effort or entry fee. Nice view but nothing particularly special, lot of walls, rough grass and no sense of it’s history. Full review by Trpvsr
Oct 28, 2024
The fort is at the top of the hill in Ohrid and offers some spectacular views of the town and the lake from the top of the turrets. The entry was MKD150 for a foreigner (about £2), which was fair en… Full review by Neil S
Oct 23, 2024
This is a very interesting historical site. The area has breathtaking views, and amazing photo sites. If you are in the area, take the detour, and make sure to visit! Full review by JakeNestor
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Ohrid fortress, popularly known as Tsar Samoil Fortress, is a restored medieval stronghold that occupies the top of Ohrid hill. The hill rises 32…
gpsmycity.com
Samuel's Fortress in the old town of Ohrid was built during the rule of Tsar at the turn of the 11th century. Today, 18 towers and four gate…
spottinghistory.com
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 …
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Construction completed:4th century B.C.
Type:Castle

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What opening hours is it for visiting the castle?
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It's 10.08 AM of friday and it's closed. It seems people here work only if they feel like doing it.
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