To be privately owned
CastleMoglitsa (Могилица)
Agushevi Konatsi Castle
Agushevi Konatsi Castle, a late medieval feudal castle considered the largest of its kind on the Balkan Peninsula, stands in the Rhodope village of Mogilitsa.
History+
The construction of the complex spanned two decades, from 1820 to 1840. Three master builders were commissioned to create this estate for the wealthy Turkish feudal lord Salih Aga and his three sons. The castle has 220 windows, 86 doors, and 24 chimneys. It is divided into three interconnected courtyards, each housing its own residential and economic buildings, separated by internal walls. Each courtyard featured a well, a lord's residence, accommodation for servants and seasonal workers, as well as stables, barns, and other utility rooms.
Location+
Agushevi Konatsi Castle is located in the village of Moglitsa, which belongs to the Smoljan district in the Smoljan region of Bulgaria. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 946 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, Agushevi Konatsi Castle is privately owned.
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