Suceava fortress, Suceava

Castle in Sucea - a castle from the end of the 14th century. Expanded in the 15th century. Destroyed in the 17th century. Currently in Ruin, located in Suczea in North Romania, in Bukovina.

The castle on the hill prevailing over Suceava was finally erected by the 14th century Hospodar Moldovan Piotr Muszat, who moved here the headquarters of the prince. The primary building had the shape of a quadrangle, covered residential buildings and a chapel. In the second half of the 15th century, the expansion of the castle made Stefan Wielki, which raised new powerful fortifications, expanding the castle. Established in this way, Stefan's lifetime was effectively based all invaders, only in 1538 was released by the Bojars to the troops of Suleiman's wonderful troops.

During internal fights in the mid-sixteenth century, the castle was burned, his reconstruction was carried out in the first half of the 17th century. Hospodar Basil Lupa. Soon, however, again was destroyed during the intervention of neighbors against Basel, as a result of which he was deprived of the throne. Ultimately, the work of destruction made an explosion in the fortress in 1675. From now on, the castle remains in Ruin. In the twentieth century, the castle ruins was partially rebuilt and maintenance.