The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Old Mountain), close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historic...

Jul 7, 2021 · Standing on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains, Belogradchik Fortress – also known as Belogradchik Kale or as Kaleto – is an impressively well-preserved fortification in north-western Bulgaria.

Mar 22, 2017 · The astounding rock formations around the fortress are known as Belogradchik rocks and were formed more than 200 million years ago after once being part of a sea bottom. The fortress is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, and the entrance fee is BGN 3 (less than US$2).

Our Multi Travel Bulgaria tours first stop from Sofia was to the spectacular Belogradchik Fortress. The approach gives off real Game of Thrones/Lord of the Rings vibes, with its turrets and gate leading to the impressive rock formations within the castle.

Jun 16, 2024 · Today, we call it the Belogradchik Rocks – a natural fortress with a history dating back to ancient times. Stretching about 30 km long, 3 to 5 km wide, and standing up to 200 m tall, these rocks boast iconic formations like the Madonna, the Horseman, the Monks, the Schoolgirl, the Lion, the Bear, Adam and Eve, and the Castle.

Nov 1, 2023 · Belogradchik Fortress (also known as Kaleto), is an ancient fortress near the Bulgarian city of Belogradchik. Partially built into the grand Belogradchik Rocks, this fortress is a great site-seeing destination for visiting tourists!

The Belogradchik Fortress is situated at a distance of 1.5 km from the town of Belgradchik, among the renowned Belogradchik rocks. The fortress has existed since Roman times. In the 1st – 3rd century AD, the Romans built roads in the new provinces of the empire on the Balkan peninsula, as well as fortresses to guard them.

Schematic and simplified, they depict unique male and female figures, unknown animals, strange characters and lines. In front of our eyes reveal scenes from the life of cavemen, who inhabited our land thousands of years ago.

Belogradchik Fortress The Belogradchik Fortress is situated at a distance of 1.5 km from the town of Belgradchik among the renowned Belogradchik rocks. The fortress has existed since Roman times.

May 26, 2024 · Rising from the spectacular rock formations of Bulgaria‘s Balkan Mountains, the Belogradchik Fortress is a marvel of ancient engineering and a powerful symbol of the country‘s turbulent history.