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The village of Koshava is a nice village along the River Danube with friendly hard-working people and excellent opportunities for sunbathing and fishing. It offers local food shop, bar and a disco. The village is close to the old town of Vidin, so here we post some more information about this town:
The town of Vidin is situated on the bank of the Danube River, on its big curve in the most northwestern corner of Bulgaria. It is 199 km the northwest from Sofia and 52 km north from Belogradchik.
It is one of the oldest Bulgarian towns and a regional administrative center.
The past of this town dates 23 centuries ago. As early as 3rd century BC the Celts built a settlement here with the name Dounonia. The Romans put into final shape the fortress with the purpose to guard the border road along the Danube and named Bononia. Bulgarians named the town Bdin, and Byzantines - Vidini. In the meantime it was ruined and built again many times.
In 1794-1807 the town became a centre of the absolute Turkish military leader Osman Pazvantooglu, who declared himself an independent ruler of a considerable part of Bulgarian north-western territories. During his rule construction on a large scale developed in the town - new streets were made; big administrative buildings rose, mosques and Islamic religious schools were built, etc. Some of them are preserved till now.
Baba Vida Fortress-Museum is named after an old legend - it is the biggest historical sight of Vidin and is the best preserved medieval Bulgarian fortress in the country. The main body of the fortress of that time is preserved today - the main turrets and bastions, as well as the inner surrounding wall that connects them. A museum exhibition is arranged in the fortress. There is a theatrical scene and dramatic performances with historical plots are played among the unique scenery.
The Vidin fortified system, known also as the Turkish Kale, was built in 17th-18th century. Today in a comparatively good outlook are preserved the fortified wall facing the Danube, the northern sector of the fortress facing the town with its four gates - Stambol kapia, Pazar kapia, Nechire kapia and Florentin kapia. The system has the form of a semicircle seesaw line of 1800 m diametre, touching the Danube River.
The Town Historical Museum is one of the richest and best-arranged museums in the country. It is housed in two buildings - in the former Turkish Konak from 18th century are arranged the Archaeology, Revival Period and National Liberation Movement sections, and the Ethnographic section is placed in the Krustatata Kazarma - an original architectural monument from the end of 18th century.
The Danube, a large European river and a border between Bulgaria and Romania runs past the town, which is situated on its right bank. It offers wonderful opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, water sports tourism and many other activities. There is a big water tourist base in the northern suburbs of the town. Excursions along the river can be done with small entertainment ships, hired at the river station.
Today Vidin is a middle-size Bulgarian town with many interesting places, shops, restaurants, etc. The town has a lot to offer from amusement and tourism point of view. The Danube port of Vidin is a regular stop for the Danube Cruise international ships with tourists from all Danube countries, USA, etc.
Any amenities that you can imagine are available here: lots of shops, Internet cafes, theatre, cinemas, discos, restaurants, bars, art gallery, hospitals, etc.
Being on major international roads and cross-points the Bulgarian and the Romanian Governments decided to build a bridge in Vidin over the river, to connect both countries and roads. The construction already started. Soon Vidin will become one of the main points on the European road. Another interesting point from the future plans for development of this region is a new first class road to Sofia which will cross the Stara Planina Mountain through a tunnel at the foot of the mountain. This will shorten the distance from Sofia to Vidin to 145 km.
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