Belogradchik

Myths, legends, even traces of ancient Thrace are waiting to be discovered by visitors to Belogradchik, or small white town, situated in the foothills of the Balkan mountains in northwest Bulgaria. The region is celebrated for its wine, and the local inhabitants involve wine tasting as an important part of their traditions. The Hadji Hjusein mosque is also a site worth visiting. It is said to be the best of Bulgarian woodcarving and is the only mosque with a Bulgarian fretwork ceiling.