Shishmanovo kale (fortress)
Shishmanovo kale (fortress) is a ruins in Sofia Province, Bulgaria. Shishmanovo kale (fortress) is situated nearby to the village Dospei, as well as near Beli Iskur.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Iskar and Stadion Iskar.
Iskar
River
Photo: Grisha Levashki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Iskar is a right tributary of the Danube. With a length of 368 km, it is the longest river that runs entirely within Bulgaria. Originating as three forks in Balkan's highest mountain range Rila, the Iskar flows in a northern direction until its confluence with the Danube. Iskar is situated 4 km north of Shishmanovo kale (fortress).
Stadion Iskar
Stadium
Iskar Stadium is a multi-use all-seater stadium in Samokov, Bulgaria, named after the Iskar River. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of PFC Rilski Sportist. Stadion Iskar is situated 3 km northeast of Shishmanovo kale (fortress).
Belyova Church
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Belyova Church is situated 2½ km northeast of Shishmanovo kale (fortress).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dospei and Beli Iskur.
Beli Iskur
Village
Photo: Edal, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beli Iskur is a village, which is situated 3 km south of Shishmanovo kale (fortress).
Mala curkva
Village
Photo: Edal, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mala curkva is a village, which is situated 4½ km southwest of Shishmanovo kale (fortress).
Shishmanovo kale (fortress)
- Type: Ruins
- Category: historic site
- Location: Sofia Province, Bulgaria, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
42.2993° or 42° 17′ 58″ northLongitude
23.53592° or 23° 32′ 9″ eastOpen location code
8GJ57GXP+P9OpenStreetMap ID
node 3750251615OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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