Sights in Belogradchik
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Kaleto Fortress
The massive Belogradchik rock formations tower over the town, at the end of a 2km-long road that passes around them. Seamlessly blended in with these bizarre wonders of nature is the Kaleto Fortress, built by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The fortress was later augmented and expanded with towers, walls and gates by the Byzantines and Bulgars. The remaining sections, interwoven with the rocks, date mostly from the late Ottoman period (between 1805 and 1837). There’s no need to pay for the offered tour, as the fortress is fairly self-explanatory and scattered signs tell the stories and legends associated with the place. Likewise, despite the stated ban on photos, no-one…
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Nature Department
Affiliated with the history museum, the nature department displays unusual local flora and fauna. To get there, proceed from the Hotel Belogradchiski Skali up ul Vasil Levski, turn right, and follow the path down for 600m. From here there are great views over the Belogradchik rocks.
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History Museum
The History Museum, also known as Panova’s House, has exhibits comprising coins, jewellery and costumes, as well as 6000 or so Kaleto artefacts. Other exhibits concentrate on mid-19th century anti-Turkish revolutionaries.
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