List of castles in the Republic of Macedonia
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This is a partial list of castle
s and fortresses in the Republic of Macedonia
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Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
s and fortresses in the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
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- Arangel Fortress
- Bansko Fortress
- Belica Fortress
- Bitola Fortress
- Bučin Fortress
- Budinarci Fortress
- Creška Fortress
- Čučer Fortress
- Debar Fortress
- Debrešte Fortress
- Demir Kapija Fortress
- Desovo Fortress
- Devič Fortress
- Dolna Lešnica Fortress
- Dolno Oreovo Fortress
- Dramče Fortress
- Drenovo Fortress
- Evla Fortress
- Gabrovo Fortress
- Godivje Fortress
- Gorna Banjica Fortress
- Gradec Fortress
- Gradište Fortress
- Graište Fortress
- Ižište Fortress
- Jegunovce Fortress
- Kalište Fortress
- Kanarevo Fortress
- Kičevo Fortress
- Konče Fortress
- Konjuh Fortress
- Kosturino Fortress
- Kožle Fortress
- Krupište Fortress
- Lešok Fortress
- Lukovica Fortress
- Manastir Fortress
- Markova Sušica Fortress
- Matka Fortress
- Mlado Nagoričane Fortress
- Mordište Fortress
- Mordovis Fortress
- Opila Fortress
- Oraše Fortress
- Pesočani Fortress
- Podvis Fortress
- Marko's TowersMarkovi KuliMarkovi Kuli or Marko's Towers are situated to the northwest of Prilep, Macedonia just above the village of Varoš. The towers of Serbian medieval Prince Marko Mrnjavčević are located on a 120-180 m high hill, surrounded by steep slopes covered with minute granite stones...
- Radoviš Fortress
- Resava Fortress
- Rogle Fortress
- Samuil's FortressSamuil's Fortress, OhridSamuil's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Samuil in the middle-ages...
- Kale FortressSkopje FortressThe Skopje Fortress , commonly referred to as Kale Fortress, or simply Kale , is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. It is situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River...
- Sopot Fortress
- Šopur Fortress
- Srbinovo Fortress
- Stenče Fortress
- Stenje FortressProsekProsek , also known as Stenae, is an archaeological site located in the Demir Kapija Canyon, in Republic of Macedonia. This ancient settlement had an excellent strategical and war position. It was discovered in 1948...
- Štip Fortress
- Streževo Fortress
- Strumica FortressStrumica FortressThe Strumica Fortress also known as the Czar’s Towers is a fortress located at the top of a steep hill overlooking Strumica from the south. The fortress lies on a plateau at 445 meters above sea level. The edges of the plateau are lined with remains from the protective walls...
- Tetovo Fortress
- Treskavec Fortress
- Valandovo Fortress
- Varoš Fortress
- Veles Fortress
- Vinica FortressVinicko KaleViničko Kale is an ancient ruin located on the hill above the town of Vinica, Republic of Macedonia. It is located on the left side of the Grdečka River, on a hill about 400 meters above sea level. Viničko Kale was discovered in 1954. In 1978, 5 fragments of terra-cotta icons were discovered in...
- Virče Fortress
- Vodno Fortress
- Zagrad Fortress
- Zdunje Fortress
- Železnec Fortress
- Zgratčani Fortress
- Živojno Fortress
- Zletovo Fortress
- Zovik Fortress
- Zrze Fortress
- Zvegor Fortress
See also
- List of castles
- Fortress
- History of MacedoniaHistory of Macedonia*For history of the whole Macedonian region, see Macedonia #History.**For history of the modern Greek region of Macedonia, see History of modern Macedonia .**For history of the Republic of Macedonia, see History of the Republic of Macedonia....