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Hisarlaka Fortress — Attraction in Kyustendil

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Hisarlaka Fortress
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Hisarlaka Fortress is an ancient and medieval fortress occupying a hill at 2 kilometres to the south-east of Kyustendil, in what is now Bulgaria.
Nearby attractions
Art Gallery "Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora"
Tsentar, ul. "Patriarh Evtimiy" 20, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Archaeological Museum
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Stefan Karadzha" 2, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Dimitar Peshev Museum
Kyustendil Centre, ул. „Цар Симеон“ 11, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
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Nearby hotels
Family hotel Ring and Thermal
Gerena, bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 67, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Hostel Sonata
Gerena, bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 91, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Hotel Avalon Kyustendil
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Lyuben Karavelov" 4, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
ЛондонЪ Guest House
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Kapanska" 1, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Park-Hotel "Kyustendil"
Hisarlaka, ul. "Kalosia" 19, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Hotel Ramira
Kyustendil Centre, ул. Хан Крум 12, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Къща за гости „Фолис“
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Tsar Mihail" 13, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Strimon Garden SPA Hotel
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Tsar Simeon I" 24, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Guest House Pautalya
Gerena, ul. "Ilyo voyvoda" 5, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Hotel "Konstantinovi"
Kyustendil Centre, ul. "Tsar Simeon I" 12, 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria
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Hisarlaka Fortress

7MFW+G2, Hisarlaka, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
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Hisarlaka Fortress is an ancient and medieval fortress occupying a hill at 2 kilometres to the south-east of Kyustendil, in what is now Bulgaria.

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attractions: Art Gallery "Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora", Archaeological Museum, Dimitar Peshev Museum, restaurants:
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kreposthisarluka.bgsait.com

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Nearby attractions of Hisarlaka Fortress

Art Gallery "Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora"

Archaeological Museum

Dimitar Peshev Museum

Art Gallery "Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora"

Art Gallery "Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora"

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(569)

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Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum

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(31)

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Dimitar Peshev Museum

Dimitar Peshev Museum

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Stephan E. StephanovStephan E. Stephanov
This place is marvelouse, it provides calmness and good spirit. The fortress is very preserved and it is convenient for children. It is relatively clean place that means that the municipality of Kyustendil fo their job perfectly. Also there is a nice restaurant and a gift shop that also sell snacks at the entrance near the parking lot. There is a coffee machine as well outside if it is closed like it was when we went there yesterday. The zoo is nearby so go for it. It is absolutely free to go to the fortress, I recommend and do enjoy it. Cheers
LeapoldLeapold
Excellent place to visit with family. If you are driving, you should take the WEST road, otherwise you’re going to get stuck in someone’s driveway and will have to walk up the mountain for 15 minutes.
Inge bgInge bg
Beautiful, and only at 30 min walking from the town centre of Kyustendil. Nice place for families with children, for morning coffee or evening sunset. The way down is enlightened once it gets dark.
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This place is marvelouse, it provides calmness and good spirit. The fortress is very preserved and it is convenient for children. It is relatively clean place that means that the municipality of Kyustendil fo their job perfectly. Also there is a nice restaurant and a gift shop that also sell snacks at the entrance near the parking lot. There is a coffee machine as well outside if it is closed like it was when we went there yesterday. The zoo is nearby so go for it. It is absolutely free to go to the fortress, I recommend and do enjoy it. Cheers
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Excellent place to visit with family. If you are driving, you should take the WEST road, otherwise you’re going to get stuck in someone’s driveway and will have to walk up the mountain for 15 minutes.
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Beautiful, and only at 30 min walking from the town centre of Kyustendil. Nice place for families with children, for morning coffee or evening sunset. The way down is enlightened once it gets dark.
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3.0
3y

Бях чел за финансираните преди няколко години реставрационни работи по тази крепост и предвиденото частично възстановяване на стени и кули, както и разполагане на музейни експозиции във възстановените помещения. Ето защо очакванията ми бяха амбициозни, но само частично оправдани.

Ето ги моите впечатления:

До крепостта може спокойно да се достигне с кола по асфалтиран път, но най-горе, преди паркинга, пътят беше преграден с бариера. Тъй като по това време течеше двудневен музикален фестивал, допускам възможността преграждането да е било валидно само за тези два дена, но кой знае !... Аз се качих пеш и то неведнъж, ето защо препоръчвам този начин на качване, но не по стълбището „Дъждовник“, което е много стръмно и с много високи стъпала, а покрай „Ловен дом“, където се редуват стъпала и пътеки, а след това покрай зоокъта. Общо взето има табелки, но и без табелки е ясно – вървите нагоре по постлани с плочки или павета пътеки и няма как да сбъркате – ще стигнете до най-високото, където е крепостта.

Самата крепост – с площ около 28 дка - се намира в гората, но и гората е в крепостта. Природа и спокойствие, пейки за почивка, панорамна гледка към града, няма каса за билети, няма заключващи се порти. Построен е безплатен тоалет с течаща вода, както и отделна чешма със студена вода, а в непосредствена близост е хотел-ресторант „Чешмето“.

До тук добре. Но въпреки първоначалния проект, музейните експозиции не са осъществени и поради това и достъпът до възстановените помещения е възпрепятстван. Защо не са осъществени, е въпрос с НЕвисока трудност...

Освен това, в границите на крепостта, в североизточната й част, се намира една площ от около 1,5 дка, заедно с една вила с РЗП около 250 кв.м., която се оказа, че сега е ЧАСТЕН имот, съгласно отразеното в кадастралната карта. Тази вила има история: По време на първата световна война, в Кюстендил е било настанено Командването на българската армия. Била е построена и вила /тази именно/ с малко езеро и бункер, в която главнокомандуващият – ген. Никола Жеков – е бил настанен и където е посрещал официални гости. Днес от бункера има само следа, а вилата, известна като „Вилата на Генерала“ е приватизирана заедно с парцела...

И така поради липсващите музейни експозиции и приватизираната „Вила на генерала“, намалявам оценката си за крепостта от 5...

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4.0
21w

A beautiful historical that provides awesome highland views of the city and surrounding area!

The park is a lovely escape from the summer heat, however, it does need tending to. The majority of the stone steps are broken, there are a lot of bushes and greenery thats growing into the path upwards, and some parts of the stone path are completely dark in the evening. That also “helps” people in need (of a toilet) to do their thing on the path and just throw the napkin (or other garbage). When one gets to the asphalt road it’s better, but still needing some improvements.

Yet, I liked the place a lot and would love to come...

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5.0
7y

Although some people may not like reconstructions "from scratch" and prefer authentic historical sites, this fortress is still quite impressive. Built by the Byzantines (I think), then captured and used by the Bulgarians for centuries, the fortress was demolished by the Ottomans after their European conquest. It's located on a hill that oversees the surrounding area and it must have been a tremendous obstacle for any advancing army: it looks very solid and sturdy. Plus, there is a little pine wood to the south, something like a park, and it's very beautiful and suitable...

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