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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2 comments:
Hi Plamen
I am writing a post about Baba Vida on our Bulgaria Travel Blog (blog.budgetbulgaria.com). It's not the most attractive blog but we are trying to write useful information for visitors to Bulgaria.
I very much liked your photographs and wondered if it would be possible to use one of your photographs in our post if we mention you and link to your other blog post? Are you a professional photographer?
Many thanks,
Chris
Budget Bulgaria
Hi Chris,
Thank you for the interest in my blog.
With great pleasure I give you permission to use my photographs of Baba Vida Castle in yours blog, if you mention me and link to my blog.
If you read Bulgarian, you may also find useful information in my other blog
http://uniquebulgaria.blogspot.com/
I am also an author of a multi-language CD ROM about the sightseeings in Sofia (http://www.comservice-bg.com/products.html).
If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards
Plamen
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