The Hisarya Fortress in Lovech is part of the old Varosha neighborhood of the town, and is a designated architectural and historic reservation. It is found on sitting on the hill Hisar on the southern side of the town.
The Fortress dates back to the time of the Roman Empire, when the road station “Presidium” was built on the present day territory of Lovech. After the peace treaty between Byzantium and Bulgaria was signed there in 1187, the 2nd Bulgarian Empire was established. The local feudal lord (despot) Ivan Alexander was crowned Tsar of the Empire in 1331. The Fortress was one of the last to be taken by the Ottomans in 1446 during their conquest of Bulgaria. Centuries later, the citadel was restored and became a site for tourists, who come to see its historic value and breathtaking view of the town.