Castles & Forts in Bulgaria map & data
There are 100 castles and forts mapped in Bulgaria, spread over 25 regions. The most are in Blagoevgrad (23), Smolyan (11) and Pazardzhik (8). 90% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Аневско кале, Дворец Врана and крепост Цепина.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | 23 | 23% |
| Smolyan | 11 | 11% |
| Pazardzhik | 8 | 8.0% |
| Kardzhali | 7 | 7.0% |
| Varna | 7 | 7.0% |
| Plovdiv | 6 | 6.0% |
| Haskovo | 5 | 5.0% |
| Vidin | 5 | 5.0% |
| Sofia City | 4 | 4.0% |
| Burgas | 3 | 3.0% |
| Lovech | 3 | 3.0% |
| Ruse | 2 | 2.0% |
| Sliven | 2 | 2.0% |
| Stara Zagora | 2 | 2.0% |
| Vratsa | 2 | 2.0% |
| Dobrich | 1 | 1.0% |
| Kyustendil | 1 | 1.0% |
| Montana | 1 | 1.0% |
| Pernik | 1 | 1.0% |
| Pleven | 1 | 1.0% |
| Shumen | 1 | 1.0% |
| Sofia | 1 | 1.0% |
| Targovishte | 1 | 1.0% |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 1 | 1.0% |
| Yambol | 1 | 1.0% |
Notable castles and forts in Bulgaria
- Аневско калеPlovdiv · 921 m · castle
- Дворец ВранаSofia City · castle
- крепост ЦепинаPazardzhik · 1080 m · castle
- ВишеградKardzhali · castle
- Кипилово КалеSliven · castle
- Баба ВидаВидин · Vidin · castle
- Свети ДухHaskovo · castle
- Крепост ХисарлъкаKyustendil · castle
- Крепост СостраLovech · castle
- Ковачевско калеTargovishte · castle
- Кулата на КуртпашовциVratsa · castle
- Тракийска крепост Голямото калеSmolyan · castle
- Kрепост ГрадищеBlagoevgrad · castle
- Св. КирилDobrich · fort
- Османска табия ИмамShumen · fort
- Крепост УрвичSofia City · castle
- Тракийско светилище и крепост ДженевраPazardzhik · castle
- Белоградчишка крепостVidin · castle
- Кулата на МешчиитеVratsa · castle
- Тракийска крепост КалетоSmolyan · castle
- Антична и средновековна крепостBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепост ЛевкеPazardzhik · castle
- Крепост "Кастра Мартис"Кула · Vidin · castle
- Крепост ГрадецBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепост Каменишкото калеPazardzhik · castle
- Крепост Градешки камъкBlagoevgrad · castle
- Средновековна крепост МанастираPazardzhik · castle
- Крепост ГрадищеBlagoevgrad · castle
- Ташбоазко калеБатак · Pazardzhik · castle
- Крепост Исар тепеBlagoevgrad · castle
- Тракийска и средновековна крепост МанастираPazardzhik · castle
- Крепост КалетоBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепост КальотаBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепост МанастираBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепост МиленауBlagoevgrad · castle
- Крепостна кулаBlagoevgrad · castle
- Късноантична крепостBlagoevgrad · castle
- Средновековна крепост ИзвораBlagoevgrad · castle
- Тракийска крепост МарашаBlagoevgrad · castle
- Тракийска крепост ПадибогаBlagoevgrad · castle
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Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Bulgaria?
This layer holds 100 castles and forts in Bulgaria, the most of them in Blagoevgrad. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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