Belogradchik
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Province (oblast) |
Vidin |
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Population | 6738 (15.12.2004) |
Altitude | 188 m |
Postal code | 3900 |
Area code | 0936 |
Geographic coordinates |
43° 37' north, 22° 41' east |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2; UTC+3 in summer) |
Mayor | Lyudmil Antov |
Belograchik (Bulgarian: Белоградчик listen ) is a town in northwestern Bulgaria. It is located in Vidin Province and is close to Dimovo. The Belogradchik Observatory is located nearby.
The town is a popular toursit destination. Important landmarks are the mediaeval Belogradchik Fortress and the Belogradchik Rocks, bizarre rock formations reaching up to 200 m in height.