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Also known as Widin, Widdin

Vidin (, ) is a port city on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin (since 870).

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Vidin is a port city located on the Danube River in northwestern Bulgaria, near the borders with Romania and Serbia. It serves as the administrative center for both Vidin Province and the Metropolitan of Vidin, a religious position that has existed since 870.

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Vidin
Population
33448
Area
63.218
Elevation
34
Official website
vidin.bg
Image
Center street in v galleryfull.jpg
Dialing code
094
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postal code
3700
Commons category
Vidin
native label
Видин
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Pavlov
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22 sections
Contents
  • Name
  • Geography
  • Middle Ages
  • Hungarian occupation of Vidin
  • Ottoman rule
  • Third Bulgarian State
  • Population
  • Ethnic, linguistic and religious composition
  • Climate
  • Tourism
  • Archaeology
  • Transportation
  • Landmarks
  • Honour
  • Gallery
  • International relations
  • Twin towns — sister cities
  • Partner towns
  • Consulate
  • Sports
  • References
  • External links

Vidin (, ) is a port city on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin (since 870).

An industrial, agricultural, and trade centre, Vidin has a fertile hinterland renowned for its wines.

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