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Delve into Vidin
Vidin in Obshtina Vidin (Oblast Vidin) with it's 54,409 habitants is located in Bulgaria about 92 mi (or 148 km) north of Sofia, the country's capital town.
Current time in Vidin is now 07:20 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Sofia with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Vidin, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Bulgaria is Vidin Smurdan Airfield in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius in Serbia at a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km). The closest in Bulgaria is Boyana Church in a distance of 95 mi (or 56 km), West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Calafat, Ciupercenii Noi, Salcia, Novo Selo and Desa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F
Morning Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
Evening Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
Night Temperature | 6°C / 42 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 82% |
Air Pressure | 1021 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, calm.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
7°C (44 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Friday, 6th of December 2024
3°C (38 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
VIDIN BONONIA HOTEL
ROVNO HOTEL VIDIN
VELINA SPA HOTEL VELINGRAD
Videos from this area
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Vidin, primer destino en Bulgaria
En un día frío y húmedo salí de Negotin, Serbia rumbo a Vidin, Bulgaria. El trayecto de 45 km fue tranquilo, aunque una vez más el viento no estuvo de mi lado. En este video verán escenas...
Danube River Vidin 13.02.2012.
Danube River Vidin ice drift ледоход лед зима река Дунав Видин Дунай winter Donau Dunаrea winter harbor snow 13.02.2012.
Enthusiasts' Automotive Rally - VIDIN 2009--- Audi VS Daihatsu
Любителско Автомобилно Рали - ВИДИН 2009 по случай първия рожден ден на www.auto-vidin.com - автомобилният форум на...
Ferry PRIRYAT 1 Danube river VIDIN
Ferry boat PRIRYAT 1 Danube River река Дунав ВИДИН Дунай Donau Dunarea VIDIN Bulgaria ship Port.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Baba Vida
Baba Vida is a medieval fortress in Vidin in northwestern Bulgaria and the town's primary landmark. It consists of two fundamental walls and four towers and is said to be the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country. The construction of the fortress began in the 10th century at the place of an Ancient Roman watchtower. The building of Baba Vida is tied to a legend, according to which a Danubian Bulgarian king who ruled at Vidin had three daughters: Vida, Kula and Gamza.
PMG "Ekzarh Antim I"
PMG "Ekzarh Antim I" (Bulgarian: ПМГ природо математическа гимназия) is a public high school in Vidin, Bulgaria. The abbreviation PMG means that the school specialises in maths and science. It serves students from the sixth grade up to the highest in Bulgarian education - twelfth.
Konaka Museum
The Historical Museum Vidin, sometimes shortened to "Konaka"-Museum, is located in a former Ottoman konak in Vidin, Bulgaria, and was founded in 1956. It is one of the cultural memorials of the region.
Krastata Kazarma
The Krastata Kazarma (Bulgarian: Кръстата казарма, cross barracks) is a former military facility of the Ottoman Empire. The barracks got its name due to its cross shaped architecture. It is one of the cultural memorials of the region of Vidin, Bulgaria, today. The building, constructed by Polish architects, was finished in 1801. It was used by four separate units. , also by a unit of the Janissaries.
Ostrovul Mare, Islaz
Ostrovul Mare is a natural reserve, an island on Danube together with Ostrovul Calnovăţ, in the proximity of Islaz. On the island is breeding a colony of Pygmy Cormorant.
Siege of Vidin (1913)
The Siege of Vidin refers to an attempt by the Serbian Army to seize the Bulgarian city of Vidin during the Second Balkan War. The siege took place between the 12th and 18 July 1913.