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The second group of rocks lies to the west of Belogradchik. The rocks are of the Alpine variety and are surrounded by steep precipices. The most famous of these rocks are Zbegovete, Erqupriya, and Boritch. The third group of rocks lies 4 km (2.5 miles) to the east of Belogradchik and includes the rocks around the Latin Gate and the Lipenik Cave.
The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains(Old Mountain), close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historical tourist attraction ...
The town is a tourist destination. Local landmarks include the medieval Belogradchik Fortress and the Belogradchik Rocks.. Other tourist attractions in the area are the nearby Magura Cave, famous for its prehistoric cave paintings, and the Baba Vida medieval fortress in the nearby town of Vidin on the Danube river.
The municipality is best known with the Belogradchik Rocks, impressive rock formations located just south of the main town as well as the medieval Belogradchik Fortress situated in the same rocky area. Another place of interest is the Magura Cave, with its beautiful prehistoric cave paintings.
Rocks of Belogradchik: Vidin Province: 2011 vii, viii (natural) This nomination comprises sandy and calcareous rock formations near the town of Belogradchik. Some of the formations are over 20 m (66 ft) tall. They come in different shapes that people have likened to human figures or animals. [27] Central Balkan National Park
Belogradchik Rocks are an extensive group of strange shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains near the town of Belogradchik in Vidin Province. The rocks vary in colour from primarily red to yellow; some of the rocks reach up to 200 m in height. Many rocks have fantastic shapes and ...
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Belogradchik Rocks are among Bulgaria's numerous protected areas. The interaction of climatic, hydrological, geological and topographical conditions has produced a relatively wide variety of plant and animal species. [124]