The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Old Mountain), close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historic...

2024年6月16日 · Located just south of the town of Belogradchik, the Belogradchik Rocks are one of Bulgaria’s most stunning and admired natural wonders. This impressive system of rock formations features a unique landscape, with shapes carved over hundreds of millions of years by the forces of wind, water, and temperature changes.

2017年3月22日 · The astounding rock formations around the fortress are known as Belogradchik rocks and were formed more than 200 million years ago after once being part of a sea bottom. The fortress is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, and the entrance fee is BGN 3 (less than US$2).

Guide to the Belogradchik Fortress in Bulgaria. Discover its history, from the Romans to the Ottomans, its architecture, geological surroundings, and what you must see during your visit.

2023年11月1日 · Belogradchik Fortress (also known as Kaleto), is an ancient fortress near the Bulgarian city of Belogradchik. Partially built into the grand Belogradchik Rocks, this fortress is a great site-seeing destination for visiting tourists!

This fortress dates back to the Roman reign about twenty centuries ago. The fortress is set in a beautiful rocky outcropping in the Balkan Mountains which has many "animal" figures as part of its natural makeup, along with the "first kiss" of the couple who was changed to stone because of their indiscretion. The superstitions abound!

2021年7月7日 · Standing on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains, Belogradchik Fortress – also known as Belogradchik Kale or as Kaleto – is an impressively well-preserved fortification in north-western Bulgaria. Today, Belogradchik Fortress is open to the public and it features as one of our Top Tourist Attractions of Bulgaria.

One of the places in Bulgaria that many people neglect to visit when planning their Bulgaria trip is Belogradchik Fortress, a beautiful fortification built into the impressive Belogradchik Rocks. Essentially, it’s a man-made fortress on top of a nature-made fortress and it’s basically a Bulgarian fairytale come to life.

The Belogradchik Fortress is situated at a distance of 1.5 km from the town of Belgradchik, among the renowned Belogradchik rocks. The fortress has existed since Roman times. In the 1st – 3rd century AD, the Romans built roads in the new provinces of the empire on the Balkan peninsula, as well as fortresses to guard them.

The fortress "Kaleto" is located in the town of Belogradchik. There are hiking trails and guest houses in the immediate vicinity. From the "Accommodation" button you can find where to stay.