Belogradchik
Compact Bulgarian town in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, Belogradchik is known for the dramatic rock formations that surround it and the historic fortress built into them. A cave open to visitors lies nearby. The town sits in northwestern Bulgaria's Vidin Province, close to the Serbian border, and serves as a base for hiking, climbing, and caving in the surrounding mountain terrain.
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- Population5,688
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Belogradchik: quick answers
Where is Belogradchik?
Belogradchik is in Bulgaria, about 71 km44 miles in a straight line from Niš.
How do you get to Belogradchik?
The nearest airport is Craiova (CRA), about 2 hr 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Орешец, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Belogradchik?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is June, with about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Belogradchik?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 3 restaurants, 5 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Belogradchik?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Berkovitsa, Kula and Chiprovtsi.