'''Northwest Bulgaria''' is in Bulgaria.
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Montana Province
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Vratsa (_B___p___p) - one of the most picturesque cities in Bulgaria. The town is an important economic and administrative, tourist and cultural center. It is the biggest city in North-western Bulgaria.
Mezdra
Vidin (_B_y_t_y_~) - A lovely city on the bank of Danube river situated in extreme North-west Bulgaria. Vidin used to be an important Bulgarian city, a bishop seat and capital of a large province later it became the most important port and fortress on Danube river within the Ottoman empire. Vidin's main landmark - The Baba Vida fortress, was built in the period from the 10th to the 14th century. Vidin boasts two well-preserved medieval fortresses, Baba Vida and Kaleto, as well as many old Orthodox churches such as St Pantaleimon, St Petka (both 17th century), and St Greatmartyr Demetrius (19th century), a Jewish synagogue (1894), a mosque and a library of Osman Pazvanto?lu (late 18th century), the cruciform barracks of 1798, and a number of old Renaissance buildings. A boat trip down the river or a walk along its banks is an unforgettable experience.
Lom
Kozlodui
Oriahovo
Belogradchik (_A_u_|___s___p_t___y_{) - See the remnants of an old Roman outpost in the Bulgarian northwest. Interesting rock formations make it a popular destination for avid climbers, even if it is slightly off the beaten track.
Chiprovci
Berkovica
Montana
Botevgrad
Etropole
Yablanica
Cherven Bryag
Lukovit
Chiprovtsi (_X_y_______r___y) - A quaint mountain town in the Northwest that is famous for its carpets. Known locally as "kilimi", the carpets are hand-woven on vertical looms. Relax and watch a weaving demonstration, participate in a weaving class, or enjoy a hike to the nearby Chiprovtsi Waterfall.
Iskrets - a small Bulgarian village near Sofia (about 50 kilometres in the North direction). There is many caves and beautiful nature. Iskrets is located in sunny valley and surrounded by stately pinewood. Also, there is a sanatorium built in the early XX century by Bulgarian tzar Ferdinand. It's located in the garden of the old monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno". Iskrets is a birthplace of the popular french singer - Sylvie Vartan.
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