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Soroca’s Fortress
In the medieval period the fortress of Soroca was part of a huge Moldovan defensive system, which comprised four fortresses on the Nistru river, two on the Danube and another three in the northern part of the country. With this "stone belt of fortresses", the country borders were well protected. Soroca fortress was built at the Nistru river crossing, on older fortifications. In 1499, on the order of Stefan cel Mare, a square wooden fortress was built, on the site of a former Genovan fortress called as Olihonia (Alciona).
Between 1543–1546, while Petru Rares ruled the country, the fortress was completely re-built in stone, and in the shape one can see it today – a perfect circle, the diameter of which is 37,5 m and with 5 bastions situated at equal distances. When designing the fortress the builders incorporated the supreme law of harmony “the golden section”, which akes the fortress unique among examples of European defensive architecture. |
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Prices:
1 tourist
EUR 100
Group 2-4 pers. (car)
EUR 85
Group 5-15 pers. (van)
EUR 40
Group 16-40 pers. (autobuz)
EUR 30
* Prices are indicated per person, and include transportation and guide service. |
