Vratsa

Vratsa Враца
From the top, view of Vratsa, Holy Apostles church, Tower of Kurt Pasha
Flag Coat of arms
Motto(s):  Vratsa, city like the Balkan – ancient and young. (Враца, град като Балкана – древен и млад.)
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Coordinates: 43°12′N 23°33′E / 43.200°N 23.550°E / 43.200; 23.550
Country	Bulgaria
Province	Vratsa
Government
• Mayor	Kalin Kamenov (GERB)
Area
• City	212 km2 (82 sq mi)
Elevation	344 m (1,129 ft)
Population  (2022)[1]
• 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

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 about 112 km (70 mi) north of Sofia, 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Montana.

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 1 June, held at Hristo Botev Square, as well as the national worship on 2 June at Mount Okolchitsa.

Vratsa's motto is "A city like the Balkan – ancient and young".