Kaliakra medieval fortress

The medieval fortress of Kaliakra stands on Cape Kaliakra. The medieval town’s rise dates to the 14th century, when Kaliakra became the centre of the Despotate of Dobruja. The fortress occupies a naturally defended rocky cape. Its walls formed three separate defensive lines. The wall was reinforced with three horseshoe-shaped and two quadrangular towers. A ditch was dug in front of it for additional protection. The fortress had a single entrance: a gate flanked by two towers. During later rebuilding, the wall’s thickness was increased by about 1.5 m, and three fully projecting circular towers were added. Remains of a water conduit, baths and a princely residence survive within the fortified area.

In 1967, Kaliakra Fortress was designated an architectural monument of national importance. It has now been restored and is open to visitors.