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Asenovgrad
Asenovgrad , city (1993 pop. 52,019), S central Bulgaria. It is a commercial center, with wineries and tobacco manufactures. An ancient Bulgarian stronghold, it became a trade center under Turkish rule (15th–19th cent.). Asenovgrad has several 16th-century churches as well as the ruins of a 13th-century castle. The city was formerly known as Stanimaka. |
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"Asenovgrad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Asenovgrad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Asenovgr.html "Asenovgrad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Asenovgr.html |
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Asenovgrad
Asenovgrad, Bulgaria Stanimaka The original name meant ‘Defence of the Mountain Pass’, but the town was renamed in 1230 after Ivan II Asen (d. 1241), Tsar (1218–41), as the ‘City of Asen’ from the personal name, ov ‘of’, and grad, in honour of his victory over the Byzantines at Klokotnitsa.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Asenovgrad." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Asenovgrad." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Asenovgrad.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Asenovgrad." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Asenovgrad.html |
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