Belogradchik Rocks are One of Bulgaria’s Top Natural Wonders

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Bulgaria is one of Europe’s most underrated countries, but you’ll get to experience many incredible things if you ever decide to visit it. One of those things is a group of strangely shaped rock formations known as the Belogradchik Rocks.

Located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains and near the town of Belogradchik, this rock formation is one of Bulgaria’s top natural landmarks and tourist attractions. It mostly consists of sandstone and conglomerate rocks, reaching up to 200 meters in height.

Some of the rocks have pretty interesting shapes, and that led to many myths and legends over the years. They’re even named after people and objects they resemble, and there are centuries-old tales associated with each.

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The Belogradchik Fortress is situated among the Belogradchik Rocks, on the northern slope of the Balkan Mountains. ⛰ It is dating back to Roman times and has such an incredible role for the Balkan history. A Bulgarian cultural monument of national importance.🇧🇬 📖 Some Wikipedia facts and numbers: The fortress's walls are over 2 metres (6.6 ft) thick in the foundation and reaching up to 12 m (39 ft) in height. Three separate fortified yards exist that are connected with each other through gates. The fortress has a total area of 10,210 square metres (109,900 sq ft). The rock formations in the area served as a natural protection, as fortified walls were practically only built from the northwest and southeast, with the yard being surrounded by rocks up to 70 m (230 ft) high from the other sides. Initially, the Belogradchik Fortress served for surveillance and not strictly defense. • • • #belogradchikfortress #belogradchikrocks #belogradchik #bulgariangirl #bulgaria #bulgariaofficial #bulgariatravel #bulgarianature #bulgarian

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If you ever decide to see the Belogradchik Rocks in the flash, there are several other tourist spots you can check out on the way. The Belogradchik Fortress is located below the rocks, while Venetsa Cave is easily accessible by car.