Vratsa, Bulgaria · Europe
Vratsa is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Mezdra, 20km from Iskar Gorge.
Vratsa is a town located in Vratsa, Bulgaria. With a population of 49,569, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vratsa sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vratsa to your route.
Vratsa (Bulgarian: Враца [ˈvrat͡sɐ]) is the largest city in northwestern Bulgaria and the administrative and economic centre of the municipality of Vratsa and Vratsa district. It is about 112 km (70 mi) north of Sofia, 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Montana.
Situated at the foot of the Vrachanski Balkan, the town is nearRead more
numerous caves, waterfalls, and rock formations. The most famous of them are the Ledenika Cave, Skaklya Waterfall, and the Vratsata Pass.
The Vratsa History Museum holds the Rogozen treasure, which is the largest Thracian treasure.
Botev Days are held annually in the city, culminating in the rally-dawn on 1 June, held at Hristo Botev Square, as well as the national worship on 2 June at Mount Okolchitsa.
Vratsa's motto is "A city like the Balkan – ancient and young".
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Vratsa is located in Vratsa, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2105 latitude, 23.5631 longitude.
Vratsa has a population of approximately 49,569 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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Essential numbers in Bulgaria
Vignette required for all roads outside towns.
Full driving guide for Bulgaria3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Short but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.
3 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
Bulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Forested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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