# Krakra Fortress castle

- **Country:** Bulgaria
- **Notes:** Named after the 11th century Bulgarian boyar Krakra of Pernik, the fortress is situated in the city of Pernik, Pernik Province. It played an important role in the defense of the First Bulgarian Empire during the Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria in the early 11th century. It was unsuccessfully besieged by the Byzantine emperor Basil II in 1004 and 1016.

Krakra Fortress is a castle located in Bulgaria. This site is listed in the directory as a Bulgarian fortress.

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**Source:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakra_Fortress (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)