Baba Vida Fortress
The medieval Fortress Vida(Baba Vida) is situated on a big curve of the river Danube in the northeast part of the town Vidin. It is one of the most remarkable monuments of medieval architecture of residence in Bulgaria. The complex includes a museum and a theater stage. The fortress is richly lit at night!
It has been built in different historical periods from 3th century till the end of 19th century. The octagonal tower goes back to Roman times.The building is protected by inner and outer walls and is ringed by a moat filled with water from the Danube.
The castle was build on an area of 9.5 acres, sur-rounded by a moat, 12 metre wide and 6 metre deep. Today is 5 decrees, it comprises2 walls, between which an outside yard has formed, and the area fenced by the inner wall is built-up with arched premises attached to it.
The castle towers were built on the inner wall. Four of them occupied the four corners pointing to the four directions north, south, east, west. It is a wooden bridge that went up and down.
The fortress has been used as location for many Bulgarian and foreign film productions, but unfortunately, at present, only a third of its area is accessible to tourists.
