Located 110 mi/180 km northwest of Sofia, Belogradchik, Bulgaria, is a small town that serves as the gateway to an area of fantastic limestone crags and the ruins of an ancient fortress set in the rocks, called the Belogradchik Fortress. This fortress was built between AD 100 and 300 to guard a Roman road. Near the fortress are paths leading to views of the dramatic terrain.
Magura Cave, 15 mi/24 km further north, includes interesting cave formations and prehistoric cave paintings. It is located next to Rabisha Lake, which is the largest inland lake in the country. Plan a half-day if you're passing through the area.
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