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.

Folk Festival "Golden Autumn in Simeonovgrad"

Folk Festival The festival takes place every year in late September or early October. Participants are divided into several categories - folk group, folk customs, individual performers (singers and musicians). Each year ...

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"Kiumurluka" and "Kuru Dere" areas

Areas with natural waterfalls, extending over a total area of 0.8 hectares.

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The nature area “Kovan kaya”

The nature area “Kovan kaya” It`s located on the bank of Arda river,on the road of village fo Borislavtzi. The place is declared as nature area for protection of rare and endangered plants and animals. ...

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Church "Holy Transfiguration" Ivaylovgrad

Church Represents the religious architecture of the Revival, fine and applied arts in Bulgaria, declared to be an architectural and artistic monument of national importance. The church was built in 1828 ...

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Biking trail Madzharovo (Gorno pole) – Cromlech – Dolno Cherkovishte

Biking trail Madzharovo (Gorno pole) – Cromlech – Dolno Cherkovishte The length is 40 km and it takes 4 h to pass it.A picturesque walk through the area’s hills, woods, and open terrain to the historical monument and rock niches ...

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Thracian rock niches HambarKaya

Thracian rock niches HambarKaya Location: Gorno Pole - 7 km asphalt road Northwest of Madzharovo towards Haskovo +20 min left and walk south along the forest path to loc. HambarKaya. Located within the protected ...

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Regional History Museum Haskovo

Regional History Museum Haskovo In Regional Historical Museum of Haskovo are exhibited more than 120 000 objects and artifacts related to the history of Haskovo region. There are displayed collections of prehistoric, antique and ...

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Fortress Gradishteto

Fortress Gradishteto Prehistoric fortress from the Thracians times "Gradishteto" is located 1.5 km north of the village of Gorno Bryastovo and was built from large stones without mortar. It is elliptical, its ...

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House-museum Chorbadji Paskal`s house

House-museum Chorbadji Paskal`s house Chorbadji Paskal was a wealthy and influential merchant, who took part in the municipal government of Haskovo during the Bulgarian National Revival. His house dates back to that time and ...

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"Bakarlia" area

Protected area since 2001 to preserve the population of the world and European endangered amphibians, but also those ones who are typical for Sakar habitats and landscapes. Spread over 387,20 ...

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Thracian Sanctuary Gluhite Kamani

Thracian Sanctuary Gluhite Kamani Over 200 niches, ancient city, sanctuary, cave womb medieval church and monastery lies in the unique Thracian complex

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Festival "Culinary Heritage of Thrace"

Festival In September in Ivaylovgrad was held the first edition of the Festival of traditional foods, crafts and livelihood "Culinary Heritage of Thrace." Organizer of the initiative was Community Centre "Probuda ...

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