The medieval town of Cherven is a fortress from the Second Bulgarian Empire. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Cherven can continue searching for accommodation afterwards.
Culture and History
The site is identified as the “Medieval City of Cherven” Archaeological Reserve. Preserved are the remains of an inner fortified city and an outer settlement, a boyar citadel, a metropolitan church, water cisterns and houses along the streets, as well as eleven churches and a twelve-metre-high multi-storey watchtower. A tunnel staircase leads to an underground karst spring located south of the fortress.
Cherven is the successor to a Byzantine fortress from the sixth century and reached its greatest extent from the twelfth to the fourteenth century. The medieval settlement consisted of an inner citadel on a high rocky plateau and an outer city at its foot. After 1235, Cherven became the seat of the Bulgarian Metropolitanate of Cherven. The site also developed into an important centre of craftsmanship, with ironworking, goldsmithing, construction and handicrafts.
An authentic water-supply facility for the Cherven fortress can be visited. On site, the Medieval City of Cherven offers a guided tour service and specialised historical lectures.
Landscape and Nature
Cherven is strategically located in the valley of the Cherni Lom River. The fortress stands above a bend in the Cherni Lom and offers an impressive panorama. The Medieval City of Cherven lies within Rusenski Lom Nature Park.
The Red Route follows the gorges of the Rusenski Lom and Cherni Lom rivers and passes protected plant species as well as nests of protected bird species. The marked Red Route is approximately 20 kilometres long and runs between the “Ivanovo Rock Churches” and “Medieval City of Cherven” archaeological reserves.
Paths and Getting There
One listed route offers a direct path to the Medieval City of Cherven. The reserve has a car park and can be reached via a paved road. The Medieval City of Cherven is described as being accessible via the national road network, a municipal road and a bus route.
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