Astronomical Observatory – Belogradchik is one of the two observatories included by the Astronomy Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, together with National Astronomical Observatory – Rozhen. It is located in the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The Observatory was founded in 1961 on the initiative of local physics professor Hristo Kostov and […]

Belogradchik History Museum is housed in the cultural monument of “Panov’s house” – a bright representative of Renaissance architecture. It was built in 1810. It has two floors with walls padded with boards, two verandas with laurel, and the first and second floor are built of stone. This architectural jewel of Belogradchik is remarkable for […]

Pazvantoglu Osman mosque is a mosque in Vidin. Besides the mosque, the architectural ensemble also includes a library, which was declared a cultural monument of national importance. Located in City Park (Danube Park) in front of the Metropolitan Kale complex (Old Town). The mosque can be visited freely by anyone and even photographed inside. Inside […]

In 1858 was built the Postal Office in Vidin. It is a massive stone building with two floors, which is located near the former telegraph on the Danube’s shore. It is built from a mixture of lime and sand covered with Turkish tiles. It has an open hos, a wooden staircase located to the hall […]

History Museum is one of the oldest scientific and cultural institution in Vidin, important social and cultural center for storage, scientific processing and promotion of cultural and historical values. Beginning of the activity of the museum in Vidin region dates back to 1910, when it was founded the Archaeological Society and exposed the first collection […]

Belogradchik rocks extending over approximately 30 km long and from 3 km to 5 km wide and 200 m height. The most majestic cliffs around Belogradchik are: Madonna, The Horseman, the Kings, The student, the Lion, The Bear, Adam and Eve, The Castle. 200/5000 At 4 km away from the city from Lepenitza cave is […]

The Art Gallery was opened on 25/05/1962. At the beginning was opened the new gallery of art by cultural and political activist Angel Budevici. Were purchased works from the collections of Michael Kremen and Bogomil Raynov. In 1962 the city attracts artists from all over the country, including Stoyan Venev, Panayot Panayotov, Ivan Hristov and […]

History Museum of Vidin originally appeared as Archaeological Society in 1910. Its main objective is the search, preservation and study of historical, archaeological and cultural monuments of the region. The company is developing considerably, but the wars between 1912-1918 had significantly stopped its activities. In 1925 has restarted its activity and is called “Bononia”. Nearly […]

The museum “Kazarma Krastata” is part of the regional museum complex of Vidin.Kazarma Krastata, was built by order of the local leader, Osman Pazvantoglu in 1801 for the needs of the Ottoman army in the city. In its place, before was the garden of the Old Palace. There is also a covered wooden bridge, which […]

Baba Vida, also called Baba Vida towers is a medieval fortress in Vidin. It is considered the only fully preserved fortress in Bulgaria. The name Baba Vida that is known today comes from a folk legend. The fortress served to protect the local leader in almost entire Middle Age. Baba Vida is located in the […]