Belogradchik Observatory, Belogradchik

Name: Belogradchik Observatory
Address: Belogradchik, Bulgaria

#2 among attractions in Belogradchik

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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The Astronomical Observatory of Belogradchik or Belogradchik Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Institute of Astronomy of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It is located near the town of Belogradchik in northwestern Bulgaria, at the foot of the Western Balkan Mountains. The other observatory operated by the same institute is the Rozhen Observatory. ()

Local name: Белоградчишка обсерватория Coordinates: 43°37'22"N, 22°40'30"E

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Belogradchik Bulgaria

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Belogradchik Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belogradchik Fortress, Belogradchik Rocks, Kozarnika.

~800 ftE
Historical place, Historic walking areas, City wall
Belogradchik Fortress, Belogradchik
4 min walk • Nestled amid the rugged beauty of the Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria, the Belogradchik Fortress is a majestic historical landmark that offers visitors a glimpse into the past while providing breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscape.
0.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Belogradchik Rocks, Belogradchik
14 min walk • The Belogradchik Rocks are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria.
2.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Kozarnika
59 min walk • Kozarnika or Peshtera Kozarnika is a cave in northwestern Bulgaria that was used as a hunters’ shelter as early as the Lower Paleolithic.

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Which popular attractions are close to Belogradchik Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Belogradchik Fortress, Belogradchik (4 min walk), Belogradchik Rocks, Belogradchik (14 min walk).