Haskovo is one of the richest regions with historical and architectural places. Declared and announced immovable cultural properties are numbered 597, of which 39 are of national importance. The area is extremely rich of immovable cultural property, which are prehistoric and especially from Early Thracian Era (11-6 century BC).
The modern landscape is very different from what it was in the fifth - sixth centuries. Until the sixteenth century (ХVІ), the region is covered with dense ancient forests, the rivers are considerably deep. Although undergoes minor changes, the climate has always been favorable for the development of agriculture and rearing cattle. Excellent living conditions on these lands since ancient times, compensate the risks to live on a crossroads through which periodically undergo many conquerors, sowing death and destruction.
The favourable climate, beautiful and clean nature, and unique flora and fauna are a key factor behind the development opportunities of tourism in Haskovo region. The region has a leading position in the country in terms of agricultural areas with permanent crops, especially vineyards. Bulgarian wine producers offer their products more successfully in the international market. Many of them opened tasting rooms and offer guests the opportunity to enjoy the superior quality, taste and aroma of Bulgarian red and white wines.
Another prerequisite is the rich cultural heritage of the region: the architectural and building monuments of ancient and medieval architectural sites, monuments of the Renaissance (castles, monasteries, churches and old houses), historic sites and museums. Population of the region has a specific way of life, traditions, customs and crafts.
The length is 8,2 km and it takes 3 h.The walk along side shows a mixture of traditional agriculture, abandoned fields, and beautiful landscape. The Byala Reka (White River) Nature ...
In late antiquity (fourth century) in the plateau region Asara a big castle was built that acted as one of the largest and oldest cities in northern Thrace, existed from ...
Diese monumentale, thrakische Grabstätte liegt im Süd-Osten des Dorfes Mezek (im Gebirge Rhodopis, 10km von der Stadt Svilengrad entfernt). Entdeckt wurde sie 1931.
Während der Ausgrabungen im Jahr 2007 wurden eine Totenstadt und eine mittelalterliche Siedlung aus dem XI-XII. Jahrhundert, sowie ein römischer Straßenabschnitt (am Fuße des Berges Kaleto) entdeckt. Außerdem wurde ...
The length is 7,0 km and it takes 4,30 h. It goes southwest of Ivaylovgrad.The route weaves through hills and woods to Lyutitsa, where one of Bulgaria’s best preserved fortresses ...
City centre – Dimitrovgrad – a main pedestrian zone, connecting the railway station with the administrative centre of the city – the town hall building. It is a representative architectural ...
Area of natural habitat of spring snowflake. It is used for the production of Nivalin and other drugs and is included in the "Red Book of Bulgaria" as an endangered ...
The main temple is the church "Virgin Mary", its construction was completed in 1937., Its frescoes are outstanding example of contemporary Bulgarian orthodox art.
In Dolno Lukovo, Ivailovgrad, local town hall to grow evergreen tree. It is transported from Greece and planted in the village of Kostadin brothers and Ivan Yankov in 1986.The tree ...
The site "Field of Astracantha thracica“ is a new protected site for the conservation of Astracantha thracica and its habitat declared by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and ...
Bakarliya protected site has an area of 279 ha.Declared as an Important Bird Area.It encompasses part of the valley of the Bakur dere River and Sakar mountain. Along the ...
Ivaylovgrad celebrates Kukeri Day, the traditional Bulgarian ritual to scare away evil spirits. It is organized every year end of the winter/begin of the spring in Ivaylovgrad. This ritual has ...