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Golden Hours - Enisala Fortress 🏰

Built in the 14th century, likely by Genoese merchants, the fortress was constructed to oversee the trading routes by sea and land in the region. In the 15th century, it was integrated into the Wallachian fortification system by King Mircea the Elder. However, in 1420, the fortress fell under Ottoman control and remained so for over 450 years, until the War of Independence in 1877.

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Uploaded on January 2, 2025
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