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|subdivision_name1 =[[Kardzhali Province]]
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'''Lenishte''' ({{langx|bg|Ленище}}) is a village in [[Ardino Municipality]], [[Kardzhali Province]], southern-central [[Bulgaria]].  It is located {{convert|201.18|km}} southeast of [[Sofia]].<ref name="GB">{{cite web|url=http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SC/Kardjali/Ardino/Lenishte|title=Lenishte|publisher= Guide Bulgaria|accessdate=8 June 2012}}</ref> It covers an area of 13.487 square kilometres and as of 2007 it had a population of 122 people.<ref name="GB"/>
==Landmarks==
Approximately 14 kilometers northwest of the neighboring village of [[Dyadovtsi]] stands an old stone bridge from the early 1500s, known as the [[Devil's Bridge|Devil’s Bridge]]. The bridge has remained unchanged for centuries and features a unique hexagon shape on its arch known as "The Sea; of Solomon."
Around 13 kilometers west of Lenishte, is the Eagle Rocks area featuring a large rock with about 90 carved niches. These niches are remnants from ancient [[Thracians|Thracian]] times, used for rituals or burials.
Nearby, about 500 meters from the rock, are the remains of [[Belogradchik Fortress|Kaleto Fortress]]. The site, with its old walls and defensive structures, is recognized for its historical significance.
Approximately 21 kilometers northwest of Lenishte, near [[Bashevo]], are the ruins of [[Krivus|Krivus Fortress]]. Built in the [[10th century]], this fort was designed to defend the area around the [[Arda (Maritsa tributary)|Arda River]] and still shows parts of its original walls and towers.
Along the left bank of the [[Borovitsa (river)|Borovitsa River]], on a rocky outcrop, lies the [[Patmos Fortress]]. Dating from the 10th century, it features a largely preserved western wall and archaeological finds include parts of a basilica and a tower.<ref>{{cite web |title=The village of Lenishte |url=https://m.mirela.bg/en/off-plan-properties/village-of-Lenishte-zxc33q3647.html |website=logo      Русский     Български      SEARCH     ADD AD     NEW BUILDINGS     RESIDENTIAL     COMMERCIAL     APARTMENTS     HOUSES     LAND     LOW PRICE     AGENTS     CONTACTS  USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA |publisher=mirela.bg |access-date=2 August 2024}}</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Kardzhali Province]]
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