Trapezitsa Hill

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Trapezitsa Hill is a historic fortified hill in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, known for its medieval stronghold and archaeological remains from the Second Bulgarian Empire.

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Trapezitsa Hill canonical 2
Trapezitsa hill 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
historic hill
medieval fortress
access funicular railway
tourist paths
archaeologicalFinds architectural fragments
ceramic artifacts
coins
religious objects
associatedWith Second Bulgarian Empire
contains archaeological layers from the Second Bulgarian Empire
medieval churches
country Bulgaria
currentUse open-air museum
research site for medieval Bulgarian history
elevationType rocky hill
excavatedBy Bulgarian archaeologists
flourishedDuring 12th century
13th century
14th century
function defensive complex of Tarnovgrad
residential quarter for nobility and military
governedDuring reign of Tsar Ivan Alexander
reign of Tsar Ivan Asen II
reign of Tsar Kaloyan
hasFeature church ruins
fortification walls
gates
residential remains
towers
underground water supply facilities
hasViewOf Tsarevets fortress
Yantra River
heritageStatus cultural monument of national importance of Bulgaria
historicalPeriod Middle Ages
locatedIn Veliko Tarnovo
linked to: Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo Province
locatedOn right bank of the Yantra River
near Tsarevets Hill
linked to: Tsarevets fortress
partOf archaeological reserve "Tsarevets and Trapezitsa"
historical core of Veliko Tarnovo
medieval capital Tarnovgrad
religiousSignificance site of multiple medieval Orthodox churches
strategicImportance control of river crossing and approaches to Tarnovgrad
tourismType cultural tourism site
usedAs fortified stronghold

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Tarnovo hasLandmark Trapezitsa Hill
Tsarevets fortress near Trapezitsa hill
linked to: Trapezitsa Hill
Sveta Gora Hill hasScenicViewsOf Trapezitsa Hill