Ruse is located on the right bank of the Danube, which is the high bank, having two underwater terraces and three river terraces at 15�22 m (49.21�72.18 ft), 30�66 m (98.43�216.54 ft), and 54�65 m (177.17�213.25 ft). The average altitude is 45.5 m (149.28 ft) AMSL. The urban area is an approximately 11-km ellipse running along the river. The city extends from the land-connected Matey (?????) island and the mouth of Rusenski Lom on the west to Srabcheto (????????) hill on the east. During the 20th century, the west end of the city was significantly modified by moving the mouth of Rusenski Lom to the west, as well as by moving the bank itself with its fairway considerably to the north. Sarabair (????????) hill is to the south of the city and is 159 m (521.65 ft) high. The Rousse TV Tower is built there on the remains of Leventtabia, a former Turkish fortification
