Belogradchik

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Belogradchik (Bulgarian phrasebook|Bulgarian: Белоградчик) is a city in North Bulgaria in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. The town is well known throughout Bulgaria for its unique rock formations.

Travel to Belogradchik

Travel by Bus to Belogradchik

From the Central Bus Station in Sofia, direct buses run to Belogradchik about once a day. (Trip time: 4 hours) The town is most easily reached by bus from Vidin, 50 kilometers to the north. Regular buses run between Belogradchik and Vidin throughout the day. (Trip time: 1 hour) The bus station in Belogradchik is conveniently located just below the main street.

Travel by train to Belogradchik

Trains on the Sofia-Vidin line (leaving from the Sofia Central Railway Station) stop at the village Oreshets, which is about 10 kilometers to the east of Belogradchik. On the way to Mezdra and the train crosses a mountain range and travels through the Iskar Gorge and is described by some as one the most scenic trains in the Balkans. People may tell you there is a bus service connecting the train station to Belogradchik. If you find one, great, but count taking a taxi, many of which wait at the station for every train. A fair price is 6 leva or 3 leva if at least 3 person in the taxi. To return, get the taxi number from the Tourist Office and call them long in advance (sometimes you may receive a negative answer and miss your train back to Sofia), or ask in the bus station.

How to travel to Belogradchik by car

Belogradchik lies just off the primary street between Montana and Vidin. From Sofia and the trip time by vehicle is about 3 hours.

Get Around in Belogradchik

Belogradchik is a little city and is easily and most enjoyably experienced on foot. Limited taxi service is also available.

What to See

• Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria's most stunning rock formations covering an area of 90 km². Some of the best views of the rocks are from the main square and the top of the fortress and the town park or along one of the many hiking trails. Belogradchik Rocks is nominee for New7Wonders of Nature 7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/europe/c/BelogradchikRocks/]* Belogradchik Fortress, built into the towering rocks on the hilltop overlooking the town. Open daily: June - September 08:00-21:00; October - May 09:00-17:00. The fortress, also called Kaleto, was begun by the Romans in the 1st-3rd centuries, continued by the Bulgarians and later completed by the Turks in the 19th century. From the top of the fortress and there are stunning views of the surrounding hills and rock formations.
• There is an defunct Ottoman Mosque nearby to and easily visible from the fortress. It was supposedly built in 1751. It's not in the best repair these days and the building itself is not very remarkable, but the minaret and Arabic artwork above the door are beautiful. Worth taking a bit to admire.
• History Museum, in town center on the main street. Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small museum containing exhibits of local history and folklore. The museum is housed in a impeccably maintained national revival period home (c.1810).
• Art Gallery, in the town center on the main street. Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small gallery featuring the work of local and regional artists.Its collection includes over 180 paintings and drawings.
• Natural History Museum, in the town park. Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small museum featuring wildlife native to the region.

Top Travel Tips

• Hike. Spend a day exploring the area's unique rock formations on one of the many marked trails through the surrounding hills. Ranging in length from 4 kilometers to 24 kilometers round trip and the trails are perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll or a full day adventure. They offer stunning vistas of the surrounding hills and rocks and opportunities for viewing local wildlife and exploring local caves. For trail maps and information about local guides visit the Visitor's Center on the main square.

Shopping in Belogradchik

In the center and there is a small souvenir shop which offers the typically selection of trinkets, pottery, embroidery and knickknacks. For a more unique purchase, try the shop next door which features soft drinks and spirits from the surrounding region.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Belogradchik

• Tavern Madonna - ☎ +359-936-5546 It offers traditional Bulgarian cuisine and features many local and regional specialties.

• Restaurant Skalite ☎ +359-898-733-818 - Standard Bulgarian fare.

There are numerous small cafes and bars located along the main street of town. Most of these only serve drinks or occasionally a light Snacks. In the summer, a small outdoor cafe just off the main square provides the perfect spot to relax in the shade and offers one of the best views of the Belogradchik Rocks.

For a taste of the local drinks, try a bottle of Magura made in the neighboring village of Rabisha. Or for something stronger, try a shot of domashno rakia, homemade brandy and the national drink of Bulgaria and always a source of local pride.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Belogradchik

Ramadan 2025 in Belogradchik

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

While several larger hotels are under construction and the only available lodgings are smaller family-run businesses.

• Guest House Viko Hostel - Viko Hostel - 5 Tsar Ivan Sratsimir Str - ☎ +359878364306 - 11 beds in 3 rooms and 1 apartment, each with satellite TV and a separate bath, Wi-Fi Internet

• Hotel Dalia - Hotel Dalia - 1 Saedinenie Bul - Belogradchik ☎ +359 888 641 528 - 2 apartments and 6 rooms, each with satellite TV and a separate bath, Wi-Fi Internet.

• Hotel-Restaurant Skalite ☎ +359-898-733-818 18 beds in 8 rooms, each with separate bath.

• Hotel-Tavern Madonna - ☎ +359-936-5546 11 beds in 5 rooms, each with satellite TV and a separate bath.

• Guest house Near The Oak at Plamen ☎ +359-896-795426 15 beds in 6 rooms.

Visitors can also find lodgings in a number of private "guest homes" which typically offer 2 or 3 rooms for tourists. For a complete list of these guest homes with contact information see the 'Travel and Lodgings' section on the town's official website, ]

Go Next

Magura-cave-pictographs - Some of the drawings in Magura

• Explore the GPS 43.7267,22.5823 Magura Cave(Магурата Magurata, 10:00-17:00 daily, 5 Лв), located 25km to the northwest just outside the village of Rabisha (Рабиша), which is one of the most impressive caves in Bulgaria and contains some of the oldest cave paintings — estimated to be between 8–10,000 years old — in Europe. The cave is 2.5 kilometers long, consisted of multiple galleries.
• Visit the village of Chiprovtsi, located around 35 kilometers to the south, which is well known for its hand-woven carpets.

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