Orhei Fort

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Orhei Fort
Old Orhei
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Coordinates 47°18′35″N28°58′24″E / 47.30972°N 28.97333°E / 47.30972; 28.97333
Site history
Built ()
Built by Stephen the Great

Orhei Fort (Romanian : Cetatea Orhei) was a historic fort in the Republic of Moldova, in Old Orhei. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Cronologia cetatii medievale de piatra
  2. "Recreere / Excursii - Cetatea Orhei". edu.emoldova.org. Edu.emoldova.org. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  3. "Ştiaţi că la Orheiul Vechi există o CETATE? ("Did you know there is a fortress in Old Orhei ?")". ziarulnational.md. Ziarul National (National News). 5 October 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2025.