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Name:
Church complex of Markeli fortress
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Category:
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple
Religion:
Orthodox
World heritage:
no
Description:
Remains of a medieval basilica from 6th century, an ancient Bulgarian church from 10th century and a Byzantine church from 11th century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Markelichurch.JPG
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Location
Address:
7 km west of the town, on a hill by Mochuritsa river
City:
Karnobat municipality, Karnobat town
Zip:
8400
Country:
Bulgaria
Territorial unit:
Бургас / Burgas
Latitude:
42.6377
Longitude:
26.8966
Elevation:
0.00
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Additional information
Accessibility:
Good
Availability:
Unlimited visit
Condition:
Average
Attractiveness:
High
Particularity:
Represents Karnobat as an important strategic military, commercial and cultural centre with a key role in the earlier history of the Bulgarian-Byzantine relations.
City attractiveness:
National
City services:
Good
Thematic routes:
oip:
Religious tourism,Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism,Active tourism,Nature-based tourism,
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