Urwich Fortress

Fortress Urvich - this name is the ruins of a medieval castle, located near the city of Sofia, in Bulgaria, on the slopes of the Lozen mountains. The fortress is recognized as an important historical monument and is one of the main attractions of the region.

The history of the fortress of Urvich is unknown. According to the research of scientists, the castle was built in the thirteenth century, and at that time really was an impregnable stronghold. Surrounded by mountains and the Iskar River, the Urvich fortress guarded Sofia from Turkish invasions from the south. To this day, few of its fortifications have survived - only one of the many towers is available to tourists, as well as the remains of the foundation of the fortress wall and the ruins of the castle church.

The remains of the fortress of Urvich are covered with many legends and legends. It is known that the fortress fell at the end of the fourteenth century as a result of the betrayal of the local residents who pointed to the Turkish invaders the secret entrance to the castle. The citadel was burned and completely destroyed. Since then, the picturesque ruins of the mountain castle have attracted many tourists from all over the country.