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Region Vratsa - short description:
Only 116 km away from Sofia, at an altitude of 370 m - the town of Vratza is one of the most picturesque cities in Bulgaria. Nestling in the foothills of "Vrachanska Planina", with the Leva river calmly crossing the town and with fearful rocks overhanging the roofs. Few Bulgarian cities have a history passing through thousands of years and several historical ages! Vratza (Vraca) is one of them.The natural park "Vrachanski Balkan", near the city, gives wonderful opportunities for hiking. Here is located the most cave - rich area around the country - more than 500 caves and Karst precipices. On the park's territory occurs one of the most beautiful Bulgarian caves - "Ledenika". It is proclaimed for Natural sight and tourist object with international importance. The cave impress with great sizes, and during the winter grabs the visitor with it's fine ice decoration, where from come it's name. Due to it's unique aquoustic, in the Great Hall symphonic concerts take place.
