Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Danube & Northern Plains
The Great Outdoors
Fortresses & Ruins
Urban Charm
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Northern Bulgaria encompasses a wide variety of landscapes, from the wild, mountainous
northwest, ideal for hiking and rock climbing, to the diverse beauty of the Rusenski Lom
Nature Park, famed for its wildlife.
FORTRESSES & RUINS
The remains of ancient fortresses abound in this historic frontier zone. The Roman fort of
Sexaginta Prista in Ruse, Byzantine city walls in Silistra and Ottoman fortifications in
Vidin and Belogradchik show how much this region was prized.
URBAN CHARM
The Danubian city of Ruse boasts elegant architecture, excellent restaurants and the re-
gion's best museums. It's also a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
