The medieval fortress Krakra near Pernik is a new vision

The medieval fortress Krakra near Pernik is a new vision that it becomes a local Montmartre, told BTA Director of Cultural & Information Center Pernik Kiril Manov.

For several weeks the place became a favorite playground not only pernichani, guests of the city, but also artists, painters and musicians. Gray fortress under the spotlight of the historic hill rusty until recently.
Few of the famous medieval fortress bolyarina Krakra has ambitions to compete Tsarevets, noted experts. At night the illuminated walls are visible along with the national flag from the town center and the international road Sofia-Skopje, which passes under the castle. A aleyno and lighting. Security takes care of visitors round the clock security.
All connoisseurs of our historic past can gain by building stone of the medieval stronghold. Exhibits dating from the X-XI century its authenticity is attested by a certificate. The stones are sold at a symbolic price, although the visitors were already paid and 50 euro for cash.
Prepare copies of religious items, household and pottery found in excavations. Will be two metal platforms, including tourists with a special mounted binoculars will be able to enjoy the open views.
It is believed that bolyarinat Krakra had 35 castles in Vitosha and Golo Bardo. Across the hill „Blood“ in one of the caves lived St. John of Rila, which is the defender of Pernik. Description is therefore given in the legend of the saint. In the long-term municipal government intends to make the cave in Mount poklonnichesko place.
Ram used in the shooting of foreign film productions in the process of mounting Krakra. They are donated by the city hall in the village Rudartsi and private construction company. Two catapults were previously part of the scenery of the artificial fortress Aleziya „Rudartsi near the village, which was shot the film“ Spartacus. “ Machines are operating, each of them weighing 12 vpregnati buffaloes.
Pernik castle did not have its „Sacré kyor. The municipality, however, apply to a project value of 2 100 000 euro for the restoration of part of the facilities of the ancient fortress. Currently, the mayor of the city symbolically Yanakieva Rositsa and the oldest 84-year samodeyka Lydia Dobrevska zasadiha geranium to the wall of the basilica. Geranium carried by the grandmother of Lydia yard to the Rila Monastery.
After a few days here begins the second summer archaeological expedition for students. It is headed by archaeologist Vasilka Paunova will proceed under the slogan „Pernik – tomorrow. Twenty students in two shifts to make excavations levels of sarin, which was located nekropolat the fortress.
Already preparing paintings with images of the ancient fortress, which will be sold on the hill. As in Paris Montmartre artists will paint specially assigned for that purpose. Will soon be appointed and a guide, the mayor promised Rositsa Yanakieva. The medieval castle has become the subject of cultural tourism.
This first organized the first meet young July morning, peeyki hit „Julie morning. Was recovered from the abandoned 60 years of last century graovski Folk Festival. Gathered on a hill 800 performers from across the region and competed in and outplay nadpyavane. At the beginning of July rock concert was organized and 300 youths gathered Charity euro funds will be invested in the restoration of the fortress. The title „honorary citizen“ was awarded to the author of the trilogy voevodata Krakra Academician Anton Donchev.
Pernik fortress was established after 809 years It is believed that the present castle was built during the Han Omurtag when enter into the settlement of the Bulgarian state and became a frontier fortress.

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