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Ruse Sights

Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista

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  • Address
    • ul Tsar Kaloyan 2
  • Phone
    • 82 825 004
  • Price
    • adult/concession 2/1 lv
  • Hours
    • 9am-noon & 1-5.30pm Mon-Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista

Defensive walls, a tower, some barracks and a storage area are what remain of this once great fortress, completed in AD 70. Around 600 soldiers once stood guard here, guaranteeing safe passage for river traders from their high bluff over the river. Stone inscriptions, decorative sculptures and tombstones are also displayed, and background information is posted in English. The friendly staff will show you around, and, if you’re interested, to the somewhat more recent German Bunker, hewn out of bricks in WWII and still marvellously intact. Other ancient finds are kept in the cool confines of the ­underground bunker.

 

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    Well worth a visit

    gluepack recommends this,

    We always think that places like this should be encouraged. However, in this case, the enthusiasm of the guy who runs the place is so good, that alone is worth the visit. It is only a couple of leva.

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