Location: Vidin
Top Things to do in Vidin
Top 10 Things to do in Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin (Bulgarian: Видин, pronounced [ˈvidin]) is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin (since 870).
Restaurants in Vidin
1. Baba Vida Fortress
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriel H - Bellaire, Texas, United States
Located at the site of an old Roman castle, the original fortress was built by Bulgarians. Over the past millennia, it went through multiple ownerships: Bulgarian, Byzantine, Hungarian, Ottoman, it was an impressive fortification that also resisted several long sieges. Well preserved in its majority, it is the major tourist destination in Vidin. On a good day, you can visit the fortress, its towers and get an excellent view of the region.
2. St. Dimitar Cathedral
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Vidin is an important religious centre. The proof for that statement is St. Dimitar - the second biggest church in Bulgaria after St. Alexander Nevski in Sofia. The dome is 33 meteres high. Absolute beauty and must-see.
Reviewed By Sharon M - Abingdon, Maryland
We came upon this rather large church as we wandered around Vidin. From the outside we weren't even sure if this was an active church. But, we went inside and were amazed how beautiful it is on the inside. The art is amazing, including some original art that had been done by some young people. The dome is stunning, so look up, don't miss it.
3. St. Panteleimon Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriel H - Bellaire, Texas, United States
St. Panaeleimon church is really a small chapel located in the garden of the Bishop's palace. Built of stone and bricks, it was completed around 1634, but its decorations have been added in later years. The rectangular nave abuts to a circular apse. The ceiling is decorated by magnificent and well-preserved frescoes and an outstanding iconostasis. The entrance is on one side and above the door a lovely frescoe occupies a rectangular area.
4. Vidin Synagogue
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By CasualHockeyFan - San Jose, CA
It's very disappointing to see a house of worship in such a horrible state of disrepair. Almost unrecognizable as a Synagogue, one of the few clues is the star of David stained glass window (without glass). There's not much to see here, but it is possible to walk the grounds and even into the building itself.
5. Konaka Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Boyan A - Sofia, Bulgaria
Konaka is the historical museum. You can admire of the Roman heritage. Mosaics and the marble head of the goddess-patroness of Vidin are the highlights of the collection.The ticket for the museum can be combined with Baba Vida fortress.
6. Town Park
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4 based on 16 reviews
The town park is approximately 2 km across Danube river. Almost all the major sights are in or around it. Must-see in order to feel the atmosphere of Vidin.
Reviewed By joe12014 - London, United Kingdom
The park is very attractive setting with excellent footpaths,comfortable Seating,good lighting,great accessfor blue danube & castle.Features include some impressive monuments,statues & other decorative ornate figures that are extremely pleasant on the eye.Highly recommend to visit here there are very well maintained Gardens also with established mature trees & refreshments are available.
7. Memorial of Victims in Serbo-Bulgarian War
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
The most famous Bulgarian sculptor Andrey Nikolov created a unique monument. It is dedicated to the victims in the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885. An English journalist who visited Vidin, wrote in this connection: "Bulgaria has a monument of victory like no other in Europe. The dying grenadier, despite being a winner, is plunged into grief. Bulgarians are only capable of such attitude.”
Reviewed By Boyan A - Sofia, Bulgaria
It's the only one. A must-see. Usually that type of monuments are filled with glory, but here is an alternative case. It is the only monument in the world that does not glorify the winners but expresses grief and sadness because of the fratricidal conflict between Bulgarian and Serbs in the war in 1885. A dying soldier has bent his head over his weapon. The grenadier is a Bulgarian soldier who has just shot his first bullet in the Serbian Bulgarian War. During the war Vidin was besieged, there was a fierce battle for conquering the fortress. That's why that monument has been dedicated to the killed soldiers in the Serbian Bulgarian War during the defense of Vidin, Belogradchik, Tran and Slivnitsa
8. St. Nikolai Church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
St. Nikolai church was erected in the place of an old bell-tower and an extension to the St. Panteleimon Church.Today St. Nikolai Church is part of the complex including: the St. Panteleimon Church/1634/, the residential building of the Metropolitan of Vidin /1924 /, the mausoleum of Antim I /1934 / and the eparchial school /1926 /.
Reviewed By Robert L - Amherst, Massachusetts
This is a particularly good Orthodox church. The murals, altar, artifacts were all authentic in style. We stumbled into an empty church while the men's a Capella choir was practicing. Priceless.
9. Vidin Drama Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Vidin Drama Theatre is the first separate building in Bulgaria that was constructed for functioning as a thater. Built in 1891.
Reviewed By IgorMarkovic - Smederevo, Serbia
Vidin't drama theatre is considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Bulgaria dedicated to the theater Performances. Thus, it has a symbolic importance for the cultural life of today's Vidin. It is situated in the Town Park, so you can't miss it.
10. Dzhamiya and Library
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Boyan A - Sofia, Bulgaria
Try to take a stroll in the old part of Vidin. The complex of Osman Pazvantoglu is in the middle of the neighborhood. I recommend to see the top of the minaret. During his reign in 18th-19th century Vidin became a modernized town.
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