Belogradchik is a town in Vidin Province, Northwestern Bulgaria. It serves as the administrative center for the municipality of the same name. The village, whose name roughly translates as „little white town,“ is located in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, about 50 kilometers east of the Serbian border. The settlement is located near the Belogradchik Rocks, which span 90 square kilometers and reach heights of up to 200 meters. It has a population of 5,334 residents as of December 2009. The town is located around 170 kilometers from Sofia.
The first trace of habitation in the area dates all the way back to the early Middle Ages. Numerous artefacts from this era have been discovered in the neighborhood of the Belogradchik Rocks and the Citadel, the highest point of the Belogradchik Fortress.
Belogradchik developed as an administrative and cultural center during the 14th century during the reign of the Vidin Kingdom (1371–1422). The Ottomans captured the Belogradchik area in 1396.
The village earned international notoriety when it was chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
The Belogradchik Rocks are a 200 million-year-old natural phenomena. They occupy a 30-kilometer-long region with a breadth of around 6-7 kilometers. The rocks have a variety of names due to their distinctive shapes. The Horse Rider, The Maiden, The Castle, and Adam and Eve are the most popular. To the west of Belogradchik are the rocks known as Erkyupriya and Borich. There is an asphalted road appropriate for motor vehicles that leads there. Numerous locations reveal remnants of structures and fortifications.
Another series of rocks is located around 4 kilometers from town — in the vicinity of Latin Kale and Lepenishka Cave. The last rocks in the group are located in the settlements of Gyurich and Belotintsi, about 40 kilometers from Belogradchik.
The Belogradchik Fortress, which has played a significant role in the area’s defense for centuries, is located near the town, in the rock region.
The Astronomical Observatory of the Bulgarian Science Academy’s Astronomy Institute is located 100 meters from the Belogradchik Fortress. The observatory has three telescopes for viewing the night sky. If you come during the day, you may inspect the telescopes and observatory equipment, as well as photographs of fascinating night objects. Night visits are scheduled in advance and are only conducted in clear weather.
The town’s history museum is housed at the 1810 Panova House in Belogradchik. The exhibition details the region’s history, way of life, and customs.
Another significant landmark is the Art Gallery, which has over 200 paintings. They include works by Vladimir Dimitrov Maystora (1882 – 1960), Yoan Leviev (1934 – 1994), and Bahit Bapishev, among others.
Belogradchik is home to the country’s sole Natural Science Museum. The museum started in 1975 and now has over 3000 exhibits showcasing the region’s plant and animal variety.
Magura Cave is located around 20 kilometers from the town. Numerous rock carvings from diverse eras have been discovered in the cave. In the cave, a unique solar calendar with 366 days was discovered. Magura is one of Bulgaria’s biggest caverns. It included galleries totaling 2500 meters in length. This is also one of the country’s most frequented caverns.
Rabishko Lake is located near Magura. This is Bulgaria’s biggest tectonic lake. It covers an area of 3250 dca. After doing investigation, it was determined that the lake cannot be drained. According to mythology, a monster lived here who desired a beautiful local girl as a sacrifice. Camping is permitted in the area around the lakes.
Belogradchik and the surrounding area provide a variety of lodging alternatives. Tourists may stay at hotels, guest homes, private lodgings, and apartments. The town’s catering and entertainment companies provide delectable food created using traditional regional traditions. Belogradchik is the starting point for ecological paths. They direct guests to the town’s and region’s most attractive attractions. The tourist information center in Belogradchik can provide further information on the routes and the possibility of hiring a guide.
How To Travel To Belogradchik
By bus
Direct buses to Belogradchik depart about once daily from Sofia’s Central Bus Station. (Distance traveled: 4 hours) The village is readily accessible by bus from Vidin, 50 kilometers to the north. Throughout the day, regular buses connect Belogradchik with Vidin. (Trip duration: one hour) Belogradchik’s bus station is conveniently positioned just under the main street.
By train
Trains on the Sofia-Vidin line (departing from Sofia Central Railway Station) terminate in the settlement of Oreshets, about 10 kilometers east of Belogradchik. The railway runs through the Iskar Gorge on its route to Mezdra, and has been called as one of the most picturesque in the Balkans by some. Some individuals may inform you that a bus service connects the train station to Belogradchik. If you come across one, excellent; nevertheless, consider getting a cab, since many of them wait at the station for each train. A reasonable fee is 6 leva or 3 leva if there are at least three passengers in the cab. To return, get the cab number from the Tourist Office and phone well in advance (you may receive a negative response and so miss your train to Sofia), or inquire at the bus station.
By car
Belogradchik is located around halfway between Montana and Vidin. The journey by vehicle from Sofia takes around three hours.
Sights & Landmarks In Belogradchik
Astronomical Observatory
The Astronomical Observatory, located within 100 meters from Belogradchik Fortress, has three telescopes for observing the night sky. Night trips must be scheduled in advance and are only feasible if the sky is clear. Visitors during the day may take a tour of the observatory, listen to a short talk on the work being done here, and have their questions answered by an astronomer.
Belogradchik Fortress
The Belogradchik fortification „Kaleto“ is constructed in accordance with centuries-old building traditions. It draws notice not just for its monumentality, but also for its constructors’ sense of proportion and aesthetic sensibility. The castle walls flow naturally with the contours of the ground. The fortress walls are 2.5 meters thick at their base and rise to a height of 12 meters. Their embossed ornamentation includes ornate niches, columns, stone cornices, rosettes, palmettes, and solar signs, as well as marble slabs with Koranic passages and stylized animal and plant pictures. The arches of the entrances vary between white and red stones. The two apotropaic lion heads bolster the main portal’s potency.
Fate defines the fortress’s pivotal part in Bulgaria’s history. It is tied to Haydut Velko’s exploits, to the heroism and yearning for independence of rising Bulgarians, to the work of the Panayot Hitov group… During the Russo-Turkish liberation war, it was besieged by Russian and Romanian soldiers and surrendered to the allied forces under the terms of the armistice. Furthermore, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, the fortifications repelled Serbian soldiers that entered via the Stara Planina passes, where they were beaten by the Bulgarians.
The Belogradchik stronghold „Kaleto“ is situated next to the town of Belogradchik and strikes upon first look with its beautiful coexistence of nature and human innovation. The building of this historic castle among impassable and high rocks started long before the foundation of the Bulgarian state – during the Roman Empire, when the Romans constructed roads and fortifications throughout the empire’s new provinces on the Balkan Peninsula during the I-III century.
The strength and position of the natural stone barriers facilitated the work of the Roman builders, since only two of the walls (northwest and southeast) were constructed manually. The stronghold, which acted as an observatory, is organically completed by the massive granite massifs reaching up to 100 meters in height. There was a link between the empire’s eastern and western halves, and the strategic position made it possible to control the route from Ulpia Ratiaria (near the present-day village of Archar in the region of Vidin). The Romans constructed the Citadel, the fortress’s highest point. A few meters away, the ruins of another bastion – the Latin Kale – which acted as an auxiliary fortification are visible.
The Balkan regions became part of Byzantium with the partition of the Roman Empire in 395. By the end of the seventh century, the Belogradchik citadel had been annexed by the newly formed Bulgarian state. It continued to fulfill the same tasks for a lengthy period of time until Ivan Stratzimir (1356-1396) became king. Then the first significant restoration took place, transforming the castle into a defensive post. The king ordered that it be extended and reinforced. To the northwest and southeast, two partition walls were created, and wooden suspension bridges and stone staircases were constructed to ease mobility inside.
At the end of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, Ottoman armies seized and largely destroyed the fortification. It was later extended and restored by the Ottomans. During the Ottoman Empire, it was garrisoned to safeguard the western half of the empire and to put down Bulgarian uprisings.
In 1850, the Belogradchik insurrection was crushed, and its commanders were captured and executed via one of the fortress’s tunnels. Today, a memorial to their remembrance sits at this location. The fortification was last utilized as a military post during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. In 1965, it was designated an architectural landmark.
Except for a fortress, Kaleto has three fortified courtyards connected by enormous entrances with iron-strip-clad doors. They cover a total area of 10,210 square meters. Vidin Kapia and Nish Kapia are the two primary entrances. There are guard rooms equipped with gun platforms and embrasures (openings), as well as 365 apertures in the fortress’s walls and stores and ammo rooms. The rifle embrasures, three bastions, and cannon embrasures may still be seen on the castle walls today. During the conflict, the stronghold and its surrounding hills were defended by 3,000 people.
Along with defense-related structures, there were also commercial structures beyond the fortifications. Here, master artisans worked. There were dwellings and outbuildings. Barns, flour and salt mills, and stables use the available area. A well in the southern section of the middle yard provided water, as did two wells dug into the rock that collected atmospheric water.
Tunnels under the rocks were used to store food and ammunition during lengthy sieges. The outer defensive belt, which includes a barrier of posts sunk deeply into the ground and baskets filled with stones and soil, is critical for the fortress’s security. In 1862, the so-called „Suleiman’s Fortress“ was created to reinforce the fortification’s western section.
The stronghold captivates with its distinctive architecture and illustrious history, and the views of the nearby Belogradchik rocks steal your breath away. Haydut Velko, the Madonna, the Horseman, and the Monks are among the most prominent rock formations. The climb of the fortress’s countless stairs to the summit, where the breathtaking panoramas are exposed, is extremely thrilling.
Apart from its historical significance, this region is a unique natural asset for Bulgaria. As is obvious, the stronghold was erected amid the mesmerizing beauty of the Belogradchik rocks, which were nominated as one of the new seven wonders of the world and just a few votes were needed to make this designation a reality. Above all, the whole region is a serene and lovely part of the Bulgarian countryside. From the fortress’s highest point, the First Plate, a magnificent vista is presented. To the south are the undulating Stara Planina summits, while to the west are the pointed Carpathians.
Belogradchik Fortress, together with the surrounding cliffs, is one of the country’s top 100 tourist attractions. It is well worth visiting now that it has been restored and is magnificently lit at night.
Belogradchik Rocks
These magnificent rock formations, some of which reach more than 650 feet tall, run along the western slopes of the Balkans Mountains (200 m). The rocks, which are composed of sandstone and conglomerate, are thought to have formed 230 million years ago. They are mostly reddish brown in hue with golden undertones and are particularly lovely when the sun sets and lights their cliffs. The groupings of rocks nearest to center Belogradchik are known as the Schoolgirl, the Madonna, and the Mushrooms, all of which are based on local mythology. Whether you go to the plateau or take a leisurely stroll around the lower levels, the views of the forest are breathtaking.
Chiprovtsi Historical Museum
Chiprovtsi, an hour outside Belogradchik, is home to this five-room museum dedicated to the town’s history. The museum opened in 1988 in part to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Chiprovtsi Uprising, an anti-Ottoman uprising. Among the exhibits are one on archaeological discoveries from the Neolithic to the late Middle Ages in the area and another on Chiprovtsi carpets, a traditional handicraft that is an integral part of Bulgarian history.
History Museum
The city’s history museum is located close to the Natural Sciences Museum in a conserved National Revival-style residence from 1810. Following minor restorations, the museum reopened in 1970 and today houses several thousand objects. These are mostly from the Ottoman and Revival eras and include wood and pottery crafts, jewelry, as well as colourful folk costumes and accessories.
Magura Cave
A post-Palaeolithic painted cave that is one of the finest preserved in Europe is situated barely 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from Belogradchik, near the little settlement of Rabisha. Magura Cave’s 2.5-kilometer-long (1.5-mile-long) walls are adorned with intricate cave paintings of humans, hunting scenes, geometric patterns, and animals; they are thought to be unique to the Balkans. The cave’s width and height make it extremely pleasant to stroll through–all the more so given the cave’s year-round temperature of 11–12°C.
Natural Science Museum
Before ascending the Belogradchik Rocks, stop by this modest scientific museum to have a better grasp of the region’s natural history. The museum, which opened in 1975, includes over 500 exhibits, including taxidermied animals devoted to northwest Bulgaria’s flora and wildlife.
Things To Do In Belogradchik
Spend a day exploring the area’s distinctive rock formations along one of the several defined paths that go through the surrounding hills. The routes, which range in length from 4 to 24 kilometers round trip, are ideal for a pleasant afternoon walk or a full day excursion. They provide stunning views of the surrounding hills and rocks, as well as opportunity to see and explore local fauna and caverns. Visit the Visitor’s Center in the main plaza for trail maps and information on local guides.
Shopping In Belogradchik
A modest souvenir store in the center sells the standard assortment of souvenirs, ceramics, needlework, and knickknacks. For a more unusual purchase, visit the next wine store, which carries wines and spirits from the area.
Nightlife in Belogradchik
Numerous tiny cafés and pubs along the town’s main thoroughfare. The majority of these establishments provide simply beverages or an occasional small snack. In the summer, a tiny outdoor café just off the main plaza offers an ideal site for shaded relaxation and one of the greatest views of the Belogradchik Rocks.
Try a bottle of Magura wine produced in the adjacent town of Rabisha for a sample of the local libations. Alternatively, for something stronger, try a shot of domashno rakia, handmade brandy, Bulgaria’s national beverage and a source of local pride.
Belogradchik
Belogradchik
Belogradchik is a town in Vidin Province, Northwestern Bulgaria. It serves as the administrative center for the municipality of the same name. The village, whose name roughly translates as „little white town,“ is located in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, about 50 kilometers east of the Serbian border. The settlement is located near the Belogradchik Rocks, which span 90 square kilometers and reach heights of up to 200 meters. It has a population of 5,334 residents as of December 2009. The town is located around 170 kilometers from Sofia.
The first trace of habitation in the area dates all the way back to the early Middle Ages. Numerous artefacts from this era have been discovered in the neighborhood of the Belogradchik Rocks and the Citadel, the highest point of the Belogradchik Fortress.
Belogradchik developed as an administrative and cultural center during the 14th century during the reign of the Vidin Kingdom (1371–1422). The Ottomans captured the Belogradchik area in 1396.
The village earned international notoriety when it was chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
The Belogradchik Rocks are a 200 million-year-old natural phenomena. They occupy a 30-kilometer-long region with a breadth of around 6-7 kilometers. The rocks have a variety of names due to their distinctive shapes. The Horse Rider, The Maiden, The Castle, and Adam and Eve are the most popular. To the west of Belogradchik are the rocks known as Erkyupriya and Borich. There is an asphalted road appropriate for motor vehicles that leads there. Numerous locations reveal remnants of structures and fortifications.
Another series of rocks is located around 4 kilometers from town — in the vicinity of Latin Kale and Lepenishka Cave. The last rocks in the group are located in the settlements of Gyurich and Belotintsi, about 40 kilometers from Belogradchik.
The Belogradchik Fortress, which has played a significant role in the area’s defense for centuries, is located near the town, in the rock region.
The Astronomical Observatory of the Bulgarian Science Academy’s Astronomy Institute is located 100 meters from the Belogradchik Fortress. The observatory has three telescopes for viewing the night sky. If you come during the day, you may inspect the telescopes and observatory equipment, as well as photographs of fascinating night objects. Night visits are scheduled in advance and are only conducted in clear weather.
The town’s history museum is housed at the 1810 Panova House in Belogradchik. The exhibition details the region’s history, way of life, and customs.
Another significant landmark is the Art Gallery, which has over 200 paintings. They include works by Vladimir Dimitrov Maystora (1882 – 1960), Yoan Leviev (1934 – 1994), and Bahit Bapishev, among others.
Belogradchik is home to the country’s sole Natural Science Museum. The museum started in 1975 and now has over 3000 exhibits showcasing the region’s plant and animal variety.
Magura Cave is located around 20 kilometers from the town. Numerous rock carvings from diverse eras have been discovered in the cave. In the cave, a unique solar calendar with 366 days was discovered. Magura is one of Bulgaria’s biggest caverns. It included galleries totaling 2500 meters in length. This is also one of the country’s most frequented caverns.
Rabishko Lake is located near Magura. This is Bulgaria’s biggest tectonic lake. It covers an area of 3250 dca. After doing investigation, it was determined that the lake cannot be drained. According to mythology, a monster lived here who desired a beautiful local girl as a sacrifice. Camping is permitted in the area around the lakes.
Belogradchik and the surrounding area provide a variety of lodging alternatives. Tourists may stay at hotels, guest homes, private lodgings, and apartments. The town’s catering and entertainment companies provide delectable food created using traditional regional traditions. Belogradchik is the starting point for ecological paths. They direct guests to the town’s and region’s most attractive attractions. The tourist information center in Belogradchik can provide further information on the routes and the possibility of hiring a guide.
How To Travel To Belogradchik
By bus
Direct buses to Belogradchik depart about once daily from Sofia’s Central Bus Station. (Distance traveled: 4 hours) The village is readily accessible by bus from Vidin, 50 kilometers to the north. Throughout the day, regular buses connect Belogradchik with Vidin. (Trip duration: one hour) Belogradchik’s bus station is conveniently positioned just under the main street.
By train
Trains on the Sofia-Vidin line (departing from Sofia Central Railway Station) terminate in the settlement of Oreshets, about 10 kilometers east of Belogradchik. The railway runs through the Iskar Gorge on its route to Mezdra, and has been called as one of the most picturesque in the Balkans by some. Some individuals may inform you that a bus service connects the train station to Belogradchik. If you come across one, excellent; nevertheless, consider getting a cab, since many of them wait at the station for each train. A reasonable fee is 6 leva or 3 leva if there are at least three passengers in the cab. To return, get the cab number from the Tourist Office and phone well in advance (you may receive a negative response and so miss your train to Sofia), or inquire at the bus station.
By car
Belogradchik is located around halfway between Montana and Vidin. The journey by vehicle from Sofia takes around three hours.
Sights & Landmarks In Belogradchik
Astronomical Observatory
The Astronomical Observatory, located within 100 meters from Belogradchik Fortress, has three telescopes for observing the night sky. Night trips must be scheduled in advance and are only feasible if the sky is clear. Visitors during the day may take a tour of the observatory, listen to a short talk on the work being done here, and have their questions answered by an astronomer.
Belogradchik Fortress
The Belogradchik fortification „Kaleto“ is constructed in accordance with centuries-old building traditions. It draws notice not just for its monumentality, but also for its constructors’ sense of proportion and aesthetic sensibility. The castle walls flow naturally with the contours of the ground. The fortress walls are 2.5 meters thick at their base and rise to a height of 12 meters. Their embossed ornamentation includes ornate niches, columns, stone cornices, rosettes, palmettes, and solar signs, as well as marble slabs with Koranic passages and stylized animal and plant pictures. The arches of the entrances vary between white and red stones. The two apotropaic lion heads bolster the main portal’s potency.
Fate defines the fortress’s pivotal part in Bulgaria’s history. It is tied to Haydut Velko’s exploits, to the heroism and yearning for independence of rising Bulgarians, to the work of the Panayot Hitov group… During the Russo-Turkish liberation war, it was besieged by Russian and Romanian soldiers and surrendered to the allied forces under the terms of the armistice. Furthermore, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, the fortifications repelled Serbian soldiers that entered via the Stara Planina passes, where they were beaten by the Bulgarians.
The Belogradchik stronghold „Kaleto“ is situated next to the town of Belogradchik and strikes upon first look with its beautiful coexistence of nature and human innovation. The building of this historic castle among impassable and high rocks started long before the foundation of the Bulgarian state – during the Roman Empire, when the Romans constructed roads and fortifications throughout the empire’s new provinces on the Balkan Peninsula during the I-III century.
The strength and position of the natural stone barriers facilitated the work of the Roman builders, since only two of the walls (northwest and southeast) were constructed manually. The stronghold, which acted as an observatory, is organically completed by the massive granite massifs reaching up to 100 meters in height. There was a link between the empire’s eastern and western halves, and the strategic position made it possible to control the route from Ulpia Ratiaria (near the present-day village of Archar in the region of Vidin). The Romans constructed the Citadel, the fortress’s highest point. A few meters away, the ruins of another bastion – the Latin Kale – which acted as an auxiliary fortification are visible.
The Balkan regions became part of Byzantium with the partition of the Roman Empire in 395. By the end of the seventh century, the Belogradchik citadel had been annexed by the newly formed Bulgarian state. It continued to fulfill the same tasks for a lengthy period of time until Ivan Stratzimir (1356-1396) became king. Then the first significant restoration took place, transforming the castle into a defensive post. The king ordered that it be extended and reinforced. To the northwest and southeast, two partition walls were created, and wooden suspension bridges and stone staircases were constructed to ease mobility inside.
At the end of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, Ottoman armies seized and largely destroyed the fortification. It was later extended and restored by the Ottomans. During the Ottoman Empire, it was garrisoned to safeguard the western half of the empire and to put down Bulgarian uprisings.
In 1850, the Belogradchik insurrection was crushed, and its commanders were captured and executed via one of the fortress’s tunnels. Today, a memorial to their remembrance sits at this location. The fortification was last utilized as a military post during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. In 1965, it was designated an architectural landmark.
Except for a fortress, Kaleto has three fortified courtyards connected by enormous entrances with iron-strip-clad doors. They cover a total area of 10,210 square meters. Vidin Kapia and Nish Kapia are the two primary entrances. There are guard rooms equipped with gun platforms and embrasures (openings), as well as 365 apertures in the fortress’s walls and stores and ammo rooms. The rifle embrasures, three bastions, and cannon embrasures may still be seen on the castle walls today. During the conflict, the stronghold and its surrounding hills were defended by 3,000 people.
Along with defense-related structures, there were also commercial structures beyond the fortifications. Here, master artisans worked. There were dwellings and outbuildings. Barns, flour and salt mills, and stables use the available area. A well in the southern section of the middle yard provided water, as did two wells dug into the rock that collected atmospheric water.
Tunnels under the rocks were used to store food and ammunition during lengthy sieges. The outer defensive belt, which includes a barrier of posts sunk deeply into the ground and baskets filled with stones and soil, is critical for the fortress’s security. In 1862, the so-called „Suleiman’s Fortress“ was created to reinforce the fortification’s western section.
The stronghold captivates with its distinctive architecture and illustrious history, and the views of the nearby Belogradchik rocks steal your breath away. Haydut Velko, the Madonna, the Horseman, and the Monks are among the most prominent rock formations. The climb of the fortress’s countless stairs to the summit, where the breathtaking panoramas are exposed, is extremely thrilling.
Apart from its historical significance, this region is a unique natural asset for Bulgaria. As is obvious, the stronghold was erected amid the mesmerizing beauty of the Belogradchik rocks, which were nominated as one of the new seven wonders of the world and just a few votes were needed to make this designation a reality. Above all, the whole region is a serene and lovely part of the Bulgarian countryside. From the fortress’s highest point, the First Plate, a magnificent vista is presented. To the south are the undulating Stara Planina summits, while to the west are the pointed Carpathians.
Belogradchik Fortress, together with the surrounding cliffs, is one of the country’s top 100 tourist attractions. It is well worth visiting now that it has been restored and is magnificently lit at night.
Belogradchik Rocks
Chiprovtsi Historical Museum
Chiprovtsi, an hour outside Belogradchik, is home to this five-room museum dedicated to the town’s history. The museum opened in 1988 in part to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Chiprovtsi Uprising, an anti-Ottoman uprising. Among the exhibits are one on archaeological discoveries from the Neolithic to the late Middle Ages in the area and another on Chiprovtsi carpets, a traditional handicraft that is an integral part of Bulgarian history.
History Museum
The city’s history museum is located close to the Natural Sciences Museum in a conserved National Revival-style residence from 1810. Following minor restorations, the museum reopened in 1970 and today houses several thousand objects. These are mostly from the Ottoman and Revival eras and include wood and pottery crafts, jewelry, as well as colourful folk costumes and accessories.
Magura Cave
A post-Palaeolithic painted cave that is one of the finest preserved in Europe is situated barely 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from Belogradchik, near the little settlement of Rabisha. Magura Cave’s 2.5-kilometer-long (1.5-mile-long) walls are adorned with intricate cave paintings of humans, hunting scenes, geometric patterns, and animals; they are thought to be unique to the Balkans. The cave’s width and height make it extremely pleasant to stroll through–all the more so given the cave’s year-round temperature of 11–12°C.
Natural Science Museum
Before ascending the Belogradchik Rocks, stop by this modest scientific museum to have a better grasp of the region’s natural history. The museum, which opened in 1975, includes over 500 exhibits, including taxidermied animals devoted to northwest Bulgaria’s flora and wildlife.
Things To Do In Belogradchik
Spend a day exploring the area’s distinctive rock formations along one of the several defined paths that go through the surrounding hills. The routes, which range in length from 4 to 24 kilometers round trip, are ideal for a pleasant afternoon walk or a full day excursion. They provide stunning views of the surrounding hills and rocks, as well as opportunity to see and explore local fauna and caverns. Visit the Visitor’s Center in the main plaza for trail maps and information on local guides.
Shopping In Belogradchik
A modest souvenir store in the center sells the standard assortment of souvenirs, ceramics, needlework, and knickknacks. For a more unusual purchase, visit the next wine store, which carries wines and spirits from the area.
Nightlife in Belogradchik
Numerous tiny cafés and pubs along the town’s main thoroughfare. The majority of these establishments provide simply beverages or an occasional small snack. In the summer, a tiny outdoor café just off the main plaza offers an ideal site for shaded relaxation and one of the greatest views of the Belogradchik Rocks.
Try a bottle of Magura wine produced in the adjacent town of Rabisha for a sample of the local libations. Alternatively, for something stronger, try a shot of domashno rakia, handmade brandy, Bulgaria’s national beverage and a source of local pride.
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