Tower of Kurt Pasha

Built in the 17th century, nowadays it is used as an exhibition space and souvenir shop adjacent to the Vratsa Regional Historical Museum.

[1] The Tower of Kurt Pasha was constructed by a local feudal lord of the period as a fortified abode for his family, collectively known as Kurtpashovtsi.

A legend claims that the family stems from medieval Bulgarian nobility and, having converted to Islam under Ottoman rule, preserved its holdings in the region.

The construction of the tower employs trimmer joists, mortar and stone to separate the top floor from the one below, preventing potential fires.

The top floor features twelve arrow slits as well as openings designed for pouring boiling liquids over potential enemies.