Shishmanova Bath

"Shishmanova Bath" is one of the most authentic cultural monuments of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. It is located at the foothills of Tsarevets, between the churches "Assumption" and "St. St. Apostles Peter and Paul ". It was called Shishmanova because it was believed to have been built at the time of the last Tsar Ivan Shishman of Turnovo before or after 1371. In fact, its construction may be dated in the fourteenth century. its use continued in the post-century period of the city until the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century. The bathroom was fully explored during archaeological excavations in 1983-1984. It is oriented north-south. It is made of boulders, bonded with white mortar. The interior of the premises is plastered with pink hydrophobic mortar.