Attraction Information

Baba Vida Castle

Closest Hotels to Baba Vida Castle:
15 Knyaz Dondukov Street, 3700
1.469 Miles
 
 




Built on the banks of the River Danube in the town of Vidin in the northwestern tip of the country, Baba Vida Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking the town. The present castle is actually built upon the foundations of a Roman fortress known as Bononia which marked the Danubian Frontier of the Roman Empire from the first to the seventh centuries. Baba Vida Castle was actually built during the 10th century and is the only medieval fortress to have survived intact to the present day. The castle is protected by inner and outer walls and is ringed by a moat filled with water from the Danube. Today, the castle is host to a number of theatre productions during the summer and is often used as a historical film set. There’s also an onsite museum with exhibitions about the region’s history.

Contact Addresses

For more information on the Trigrad Gorge, contact the Bulgarian Tourism Authority (see Tourist Information above).

Transportation

Air: Sofia International Airport. Rail: Vidin Station. Road: Bus: Public services to Vidin.

Location

Bulgaria
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