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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 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 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.
Belogradchik Municipality (Bulgarian: Община Белоградчик) is a municipality in Vidin Province, Northwestern Bulgaria, located in the western parts of the so-called Fore-Balkan area. It is named after its administrative centre - the town of Belogradchik .
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
Baba Vida fortress in Vidin The territory of the province includes the most western parts of the Danubian Plain and Stara Planina , while the Danube forms the border with Romania . The slopes of Stara Planina are covered with dense forests, lush meadows and boasts the majestic rock phenomena, the Belogradchik Rocks .
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 ...
The only remnants remain of the old village church, built in 1866, situated 2.5 km from the village to the west. The frescoes, icons and wooden altar are preserved. The bell tower dominates the valley among the rocks and woods. Nearby are the remains of a small school. At about 500 meters from the village is a waterfall, "Boboka".