Historic Landmark
Kovachevsko Kale

Warm tropical sea there was a time in the land of the fort , which will be discussed in the following lines . It comes naturally for millions of years ago - at the end of the Mesozoic Era , during the Upper Cretaceous .

Today the same place , thanks to a project to recover and made ​​into a tourist center of the ancient fortress Kovachevsko kale , 6 km west of the town of Popovo build unique tourist attraction. The plan is to open in December 2013 . What 's out there? Visitor center for tourists , outdoor museum , and a huge stage with 250 seats . Stage will be equipped with special visual effects , multimedia and attractive lighting .

Wandering around the ruins of the late Roman fortress , you can enjoy both the close reproductions of kilns for baking pottery in which artists will sculpt your sight, and freshly prepared food using old recipes from Roman times. To experience possible to the bits of the IV century , the organizers are planning to give demonstrations with real crossbows and war accoutrements . To enhance the drama there will be recreating the battles. Among the attractions are still water mirrors at different levels, as well as antique fountain fountains.

Since the excavation of the fort were not completed , archaeologists have still much to do. While they are working on saving the remnants of Kovachevsko kale , tourists will be able to pass over the ruins of a specially built wooden walkways. But that's not all - to be applied to areas for walking, playgrounds and barbecues .

Forged Kale has an area less than 40 acres. Historical records dating back to its construction during the reign of Emperor Licinius I and Constantine I the Great between 308 and 324 years after Christ. The city has repeatedly ravaged by barbarian raids - of Goths, Huns and Avars . After the invasion last surviving residents have left the area forever.

In the summer of 2013 , archaeologists came across a curious architecture . First, they found a walled secret door that was used for the removal of residents outside the castle . Damaged by the earthquake , it was walled . South of that door , however , scientists have found a second one . She repeated in a manner of construction , dating and sizes first , but is in a poor condition. Two secret doors (the posse ) are four feet apart - according to archaeologists it comes to tactical decision . They served as sudden counterattacks, and provides additional protection for the adjacent port them .

Opening hours of the Historical Museum in Popovo , which can be seen the findings from Kovachevsko Kale : from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00. Tickets for the museum - 0.50 BGN / 1 BGN on Thursday for free.