KRATOVO TOWERS
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In the past, on both sides of Tabacka River that flows through Kratovo, there have been 12 towers – 5 on the right-hand side and 7 on its left-hand side. Of those, there are only 6 left as of today and some of them partly, but some of them are completely ruined. Especially interesting are the tower of Stevan Simic (formerly of Abedin efendi), the Hadzi Kostov tower, Emin Bey tower et cetera. |
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There is no historical data that will precisely define the construction date of the towers. According to certain scientific opinions, it is considered that the towers have been raised before the arrival of the Turks, but several researchers agree that they have been built during Turkish rule, founding their claims on the existent architecture and decorative elements.
The towers are built using mortar and semi-worked stone, whereas formed stone was used for the windows, doors, staircases and corners.
The interior of the towers is divided in 3 or 4 stories, whereas the upper floors have a single balcony and living headquarters. The windows, protected by iron bars, differ from one another. In the lower part they are narrow and elongated, whereas in the upper rooms the windows are wider. Observatories were also built for protection, surrounded on the outside by stone shields with small openings.
M. Cvetanovska
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