Urban Planning of the Southeast Part of Trapezitsa in the Light of Latest Research
Mirko Robov
pp. 37 - 48
 
Title: Urban Planning of the Southeast Part of Trapezitsa in the Light of Latest Research
Authors: Mirko Robov

Abstract: After the 30’s of the 13th century and until the end of the Tarnovo Kingdom in the south-east sector of Trapezitsa a specific urban planning was taking shape. Over several ledges are built some of the most significant Metropolitan churches, such as church № 3, 4 and 14, as well as a large closed ensemble near church №3, related to an eminent representative of the ecclesiastical hierarchy – most likely the bishop of this second in significance Metropolitan fort. Immediately south of the episcopate is attached a large duplex building, with an imposing appearance – columns and an arch construction. From the east it ends with an apse. There are no traces of mural paintings on the plastered walls. Among the findings there is a vessel with an image of the Star of David. It is possible that this building had social and religious functions and was related to the Jewish people, who inhabited this fort during the 13th-14th centuries of Metropolitan Tarnovo.

Keywords: Trapezitsa, Church, Episcopate, Complex, Jewish People

Received: 01-11-2020     Accepted: 14-12-2020     Published: 14-12-2020

Citation: Robov, M. (2020). Urban Planning of the Southeast Part of Trapezitsa in the Light of Latest Research. Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 6(2), ISSN 2367-8038, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 37–48. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.26615/issn.2367-8038.2020_2_004