„Abdul Medzhidi” Turkish fort („Medzhidi Tabia” Fortress)

It is located in the south of the city of Silistra and is the best preserved fortifications of the six points of the Turkish fortification system, which played an important role in the Russian-Turkish wars of 1853-56, and 1877-78. The fortress was built during the period 1841-1853. During the construction, in 1847 the fortress was attended by Sultan Abdul Medzhidi, which is why it is named after him - Medzhidi Tabia. The fortified wall has a hexagonal form and reaches a height of 8 meters. There is a ditch around it, serving both as an obstacle and as a camouflage. There is a citadel attached to the walls in semicircular shape (barracks). In a semicircle around it, is raised earth mound-shaped nests with a cannon. The unique about it are underground tunnels that go from hill to key places across the city.
According to the legend on that construction site were employed 300 Bulgarian craftsmen. After the construction they are sharpened through Anatolia, far away from their birthpalces. The manager of the facility, the Turkish architect Ali Pasha, was hanged in Constantinople, so as the secret to be buried forever.
Location: Bulgaria, Silistra district, Silistra Municipality, city of Silistra