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The
city of Vidin, where we have houses for sale, was established
in the 3rd century BC and has been developing for centuries.
Although no archaeological evidence has been found, it is presumed
that the area was first settled by a Thracian tribe, the tribali.
The Roman conquest of today’s northwestern Bulgarian lands
began during the third decade BC and continued until 46 AD.
The city was a part of the Roman provinces of Misia, Upper Misia
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During the Roman period, the city was called Bononia.
At the time of the mediaeval Bulgarian nation-state, it was known
as Budin (until the beginning of the 11th century) and then as Bdin
and was a seat of a military and administrative region. In the second
half of the 13th century, it became the main city of the Vidin Principality,
and later, of the Vidin Kingdom. The Turks called the city Vidin.
Written evidence shows that, as one of the most important ports,
the city was a prospering commercial and economic centre. The crafts
were extremely well-developed, initially only to meet the needs
of the Roman, and later, of the Turkish army, but sufficient to
also meet the needs of the citizens.
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is rich in historic landmarks. The 10th century Baba Vida Fortress
has been completely preserved. The fortress played an important
role in the city’s defense during the mediaeval period
and was completed in the 14th century. The other Vidin fortress,
Kaleto, was first built by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, it
was reconstructed and has been partially preserved. The two
fortresses are national monuments of culture and history. The
Koluka Turkish konak became a museum in 1956. |
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Other architectural, cultural and historic monuments
include: the Cross-Shaped Barracks; the Turkish post office; the
art gallery; the Mathematics High School building; the synagogue;
the Drama Theater; the St. Dimitar cathedral; the St. Panteleymon,
St. Nikolai and St. Petka churches, as well as many other monuments
of world, national and local importance.
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Vidin
is also known for its beautiful riverbank park. The unique
layout of the park, a mixture of different styles, was
preserved through the centuries. The combination of an
English park layout and Baroque forms of vegetation gives
the park an unique, typically Bulgarian look. The riverbank
park is located along the bank of the Danube and includes
wonderful beaches and recreation places. |
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