Belogradchik Rocks

Vidin · Bulgarien · Natural site

Among the red rock giants of Belogradchik, the nun Vitinia stands petrified with her child in her arms – punished for a forbidden love.

The huge red sandstone formations around Belogradchik fortress all have names and legends. The best known tells of the young nun Vitinia, whose beauty could not be hidden beneath her veil and who fell in love with a Roman horseman. When the monastery condemned her and her newborn child, a storm swept over the mountains – lightning struck, the monastery collapsed and everyone was turned to stone. To this day people point out the rocks called the Madonna, the Horseman and the Monks, and at dusk the shadows of the crags are said to move as if alive.

FAQ

Where is Belogradchik Rocks located?

Belogradchik Rocks is in Vidin, Bulgarien.