Vratsa
Vratsa (Bulgarian: Враца [ˈvrat͡sɐ]) is the largest city in northwestern Bulgaria and the administrative and economic centre of the municipality of Vratsa and Vratsa district. It is located about 112 km north of Sofia, 40 km southeast of Montana.
Vratsa
Враца | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Vratsa, city like the Balkan - ancient and young. (Враца, град като Балкана - древен и млад.) | |
Vratsa Location of Vratsa Vratsa Vratsa (Balkans) | |
| Coordinates: 43°12′N 23°33′E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province | Vratsa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kalin Kamenov (GERB) |
| Area | |
| • City | 212 km2 (82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • City | 49,569 |
| • Urban | 60,361 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 3000 |
| Area code | 092 |
| Website | Official website |
Situated at the foot of the Vrachanski Balkan, the town is near numerous caves, waterfalls and rock formations. The most famous of them are the Ledenika Cave, Skaklya Waterfall and the Vratsata Pass.
The Vratsa History Museum holds the Rogozen treasure, which is the largest Thracian treasure.
Botev Days are held annually in the city, culminating in the rally-dawn on June 1, held at Hristo Botev Square, as well as the national worship on June 2 at Mount Okolchitsa.
Vratsa's motto is "A city like the Balkan - ancient and young".