The Medieval Town of Trapezitsa (12th-14th Centuries). Some Problems with Its Structural Specificity Cover Image

Средновековния град Трапезица (XII-XIV в.). Някои проблеми на структурната му специфика
The Medieval Town of Trapezitsa (12th-14th Centuries). Some Problems with Its Structural Specificity

Author(s): Mirko Robov
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Local History / Microhistory, Middle Ages
Published by: Институт за знание, наука и иновации ЕООД
Keywords: complex; fortress; church; alley; gate

Summary/Abstract: Until the middle of the 13th century, when the appearance of Trapezitsa was finally formed, it offered enough free space for the formation of large ensembles, with complete planning, compositional and functional solutions. At this stage, five such complexes have been established, religious and secular. These complexes are placed as accents in the urban environment and have no structural significance – for the fortress as a whole, but also for the specific sector in which they fall. The study of these ensembles contributes significantly toward a more comprehensive understanding of the stages and principles in the formation of the urban environment in the fortress.