1.   Macedonian government forces hold an old Turkish fortress on the hill just above here and have a direct line of fire into this district, known as Drenovec.

2.   Miraculously preserved from the effects of the modern world, this castled city retains the atmosphere and structure of an old medieval fortress.

3.   The island is home to old fortresses, resort areas and of course, spring breakers in March.

4.   The work begins with the men tramping about an old fortress, while the women, clad all in black, gather in the desert.

5.   However, the ITAR-Tass news agency said there was still fighting in and around the old fortress in the center of Khodzhand.

6.   Shura forces were mounting their defense from an old fortress on a hill in the dilapidated town.

7.   This would also provide stunning television images but has prompted fears about damage to the old fortress walls and evacuation problems in case of emergency.