Vidin Bulgaria

Vidin Bulgaria: Roses, History, and Symphony

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We spent a day in Vidin, Bulgaria — a city that’s clearly working to revive itself despite noticeable wear and challenges. Once an industrial and agricultural hub on the Danube, Viden remains the poorest city in Bulgaria, which itself is the poorest nation in the European Union. The decline shows: crumbling sidewalks, weathered buildings, and …

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Golubac Fortress

Golubac Fortress and Lepenski Vir – A Day in Northern Serbia

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We visited two sites in Northern Serbia that could not be more different in age or appearance—Golubac Fortress, which dates back to the 14th century, and Lepenski Vir, an archaeological site over 8,000 years old. Experiencing both in one day offered a striking contrast between a fortified medieval outpost and an ancient riverside community. Golubac …

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