Traveler's Guide

Haskovo Region

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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.

Garvanovo dam

Garvanovo dam The dam is known with the big carp, but in recent years it is stocked with perch and bream.

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Fortress Baluk dere

Fortress Baluk dere The ruins of this fortress are located in locality of Baluk dere gully, near the border with Greece, at hill between villages of Slaveevo and Huhla. The fortress was constructed ...

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Boraka reserve

Boraka reserve Extends over an area of 12.7 hectares. It was declared a reserve in order to preserve the old, natural, self-reproducing black pine forest. The average age of the tree is ...

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"Maritsa" Рark

the "Maritsa" park, which is located on the right bank of the Maritsa river. Maritsa Park on the right bank of the river on a gorgeous river terrace.

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Village Svirachi

Village Svirachi Preserved traditional houses from the late XIX and early XX century with small gardens. They were built from traditional materials - bottom floor is made of stone and floors - ...

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Armenian Church of Surp Stepannos (St. Stephen) in Haskovo

Armenian Church of Surp Stepannos (St. Stephen) in Haskovo The church was built in 1925. Dome of the bell tower is in the typical pyramid style of the Armenian church architecture. The first floor is given to the church ...

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Hunchback bridge

Hunchback bridge Built in 1585, with a specific architecture: stoned, arched, paved, with an inscription in old Turkish and Bulgarian translation.

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Probitiat kamak

Probitiat kamak Bizarre rock formation, about which there is a 24 meter long cave, but it has not yet been socialized

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Menhir Chuchul Kamak

Menhir Chuchul Kamak Menhir (from Breton, men - stone, hir - long, tall) "Chuchul kamak" (stone) is located in the western part of the Sakar mountain, in the lands of village of Ovcharovo ...

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Thracian burial-complex "Deaf Stones" Medieval fortress "Ephrem"

Thracian burial-complex Location: Village of Ephem - 22 km away to the northeast of Madzharovo, including 18 km to the center of the village +4 kilometers gravel road northeast to the location ...

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Monastery "St. Trinity"

Monastery Ustrem Monastery (also known as waqf or Haidushki) is located in the Sakar Mountain around 3 km. from v.Ustrem (v. Vakuf to 1934.), 13 km. from Topolovgrad and about 20 ...

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The Bread Festival

The Bread Festival Enthusiasts of all generations participated in the reconstruction of the einkorn wheat harvest on July 28. It is coming the the fourth edition of the Bread Festival in the ...

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