Cherven Fortress — Attraction in Ivanovo

The views from the top are great- the hike is fine when there’s stairs. Not so reassuring: a huge chunk of a rock broke off and fell into the staircase- made me a bit anxious. The fortress is extensive and just fun to walk around in. Nothing is too well taken care of and people carve their initials into the rocks, as there is no guide at the top. The qr codes next to the signs don’t do anything but give you the signs to read. Don’t scan the QR code at the bottom/at the car park- it’s an app that let‘s you scan bar codes that costs 0,01€ for the first day and then it’s 60€ a month- just use your regular phone camera. Entrance fee is about 3,50€ I think to remember- the little shop has no great sales, the bathroom costs but is in acceptable condition. Didn’t try the restaurant at the car park- very much liked...

Medieval fortress on a hill just outside the village of Cherven. Access is via 235 steps (according to son who counted them)! Small carpark with kiosk and cash desk - neither were open when we arrived around 09:45 but the cash desk was open when we came down. Costs 10 Lev for an adult and 5 for a student. Toilets were locked as they were broken. All signs are in English and Bulgarian and have info about a lot of the buildings. Spectacular views from the top, but are some sheer cliffs so watch young children. Very little shelter at the top, but at 10:00 it wasn't too bad. Lots of small lizards in the cracks of...

Nice Fortress, good size, easy access, easy climb up. Parking is next to the restaurant and go up the stairs. After 6pm entrance is free and you get a once in a lifetime sunset. Open views all around, green and beautiful this time if year. Try to get there after it's raining you might catch a glimpse if a rainbow! If you keep driving down the narrow road you'll get to a small parking area where you can find some eco paths, easy to moderate. You can also begin your climb up to the fortress from that end, it's a shoe horse shape. Check out Orlova Chucka Cave before or after,...