Vidin Fortress, Medieval fortress in Vidin, Bulgaria.
The fortress features two concentric curtain walls and nine towers, with three towers maintaining their complete medieval height along the Danube River.
The fortress construction started in the 10th century on the site of Roman castell Bononia and expanded under Tsar Ivan Stratsimir between 1356 and 1396.
The fortress name originates from Vida, a Bulgarian boyar's daughter who constructed an impregnable castle after refusing multiple marriage proposals.
The fortress opens Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, weekends from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, with entrance fees of 2 euros for adults.
The fortress transforms into a theater venue during summer, hosting performances by Bulgarian artists within its medieval stone walls.
Location: Vidin
Inception: 1735
GPS coordinates: 43.98528,22.87639
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:53
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