Strumica Fortress

Strumica, North Macedonia

Strumica Fortress is a ruined fortress in eastern North Macedonia. It overlooks the city of Strumica. The fortress was built in the 5th century, although the site itself dates from the 1st century BC. Reconstruction of the fortress began in March, 2014.

References:

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Address

Трим патека Св.Илија, Strumica, North Macedonia

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Details

Founded: 5th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in North Macedonia

More Information

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jad War (2 years ago)
Polecam. I recommend to you this place. Nice panorama.

Alien's Thoughts (2 years ago)
Beautiful place to visit.. you can get there with the car and you can see the the whole city from up there. Just an advise.. careful where you go with the car as you might miss the right turn like I did ? enjoy and try to get up there at sunset or at sunrise.. the light is amazing for photography lovers like myself

Renata Ko. (3 years ago)
Very beautiful place

Драган Хаџи - Котаров (4 years ago)
Mystical

Dime Gogov (4 years ago)
Is very good I recommended that all I have to say ????

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