Private Driver: Shore Excursion to Enisala Fortress

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Enisala Fortress Enisala Fortress was built between the 13th and 14th centuries by the Byzantine Empire in cooperation with the Genoves traders operating on the Black Sea. Once an important military and administrative position, new canals and shifting sands cut off the gulf, creating Lake Razim. Having lost its strategic position, the citadel was abandoned and fell into ruin. During the Russian-Ottoman wars, the Russian Army ordered the destruction of all fortresses with an Ottoman garrison, but Enisala was ignored since it wasn’t in use. Thanks to this, Enisala is the only medieval citadel in the region. Visitors can learn about the castle’s history through signs and small museum, and the surviving fortified walls offer a look at man’s ingenuity, with the medieval ‘cement’ still plainly visible. Visitors can also enjoy what once made the citadel’s location so important: the stupendous panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and hills. *Optional third party activities such as tours or attraction fees are not included in the price. We can’t guarantee that every attraction will be open for your trip, so we recommend checking the opening hours in advance. *Please note that this experience includes a private driver but it does not include a guide and is not a guided tour.