Baba Vida is a medieval fortress in Vidin, northwestern Bulgaria. The name of the castle means "Granny Vida".
A common view
The construction of the fortress began in the 10th century over the foundations of the Roman fortification „Bononia”. It was finalized in the 14th century during the rule of tsar Ivan Sratsimir when it was the most important fortress and the tsar’s dwelling in the capital Vidin. The main parts of the structures are preserved to this day.
The moat surrounding the fortress.
When necessary, the moat was filled with water from the Danube river
The single entrance to the fotress
The court
(The reconstructed entrance and exhibited stone cannon-balls /bottom-left/)
Inside door
Part of the museum exhibit
Night photo
Link: Unique Bulgaria: Баба Вида - най-добре запазената крепост в България (Bulgarian).
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