Baba Vida

Baba Vida is a medieval fortress in Vidin.
Considered is the only fully preserved fortress in Bulgaria.
Baba Vida (Grandmother Vida ) is located in the big bend of the Danube River at Vidin.

Significantly expanded and strengthened during the reign of Tsar Ivan Sratsimir. Much of the buildings at the time, remained intact. It is the fortified town of Vidin fortress - called by the Turks virgin fortress because it was never conquer by force.

In its present form the castle has a yard over 5 acres. It consists of two main walls (2 concentric rectangles) and 4 towers. The outside walls are encircled by a moat over which was raised bridge (now stone) at the entrance.
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