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BABINI VIDINI KULI, BULGARIA
One of Bulgaria's oldest riverside towns, Vidin is home to the only entirely
preserved medieval Bulgarian castle. Perched impressively on the riverbank,
its striking pose, thick ring walls, stout towers and solid gates form a
fortress known as Babini Vidini Kuli, which means Granny Vida's Towers.
Around the castle rose a fairytale town of 25 minarets, domes and other
charming architecture of the period. Though many of these features have
been shadowed by today's city, Vidin retains its charms. Today it is largely an
agricultural and trade centre renowned for its wines.
NOVI SAD, SERBIA
A European Capital of Culture, Novi Sad is
Serbia's second largest city. The Petrovaradin
Fortress dominates the skyline and offers
stunning vistas over the city, while the nearby
historic neighbourhood of Stari Grad is home
to many of the city's lively cafés, restaurants,
museums and shops. Notable museums in
Novi Sad include the Museum of Vojvodina,
which houses collections and exhibits that
showcase Serbian culture and life since ancient
times. The Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection
features one of the most extensive collections
of 20th-century Serbian and Yugoslav art.
Marvel at the varied baroque, neoclassicism
and seccession styles as your guide regales you
with stories of its time, when the city was ruled
by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Savour the
sweet and salty delight, uštipci (fried dough
balls) at Novi Sad's green market.
FOR TR ESS IN BELOG R A D C HIK , BULG A R I A
NOV I SA D, SER BI A
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