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.

The biking trail Madzharovo – Plevun – Kostilkovo

The biking trail Madzharovo – Plevun – Kostilkovo The length is 52,7 km and it takes about 5 h to pass it.Mixture of woods and open grasslands, many panoramic view points

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Fortress Paleokostro

Fortress Paleokostro Located 2 km west of Topolovgrad, in the northern foot of the Sakar Mountain. The ruins of the fortress are preserved It is assumed that the fortress was built ...

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Thracian Memorial Complex. Chapel "Petka Bulgarian"

Thracian Memorial Complex. Chapel Location: Madzharovo - 2 km away to the Northeast from the city center close to the Conservation Center "Eastern Rhodopes." Declared to be a historical monument of local importance. It ...

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Tokmakli Dam

Tokmakli Dam Tokmakli dam lake is extremly beautiful and rich in fish- just pleasure for fishermen.Situated in a beautiful valley with trees and lush lawns.The view will make you fall in ...

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Kasnakovo Nymph Sanctuary

Kasnakovo Nymph Sanctuary This Ancient Thracian Sanctuary of Nymphs is located in a picturesque area, about 600 m southeast of the village of Kasnakovo. It is built on top of an ancient cult ...

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House-Museum of Boiadzhi Oghlu, Haskovo

House-Museum of Boiadzhi Oghlu, Haskovo It was built in the mid 19th century carved wooden ceilings, painted with floral decorative niches.

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Kukeri Day in Ivaylovgrad

Kukeri Day in Ivaylovgrad 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 ...

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Darkaia area

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Thracian burial-complex "Sivridikme-Furnadzhika

Thracian burial-complex Тракийският култово-погребален комплекс “Сивридикме-фурнаджика” е разположен в местност Фурнаджика близо до село Горно поле. Край Фурнаджика откриваме скална гробница, а в местността Сиври дикме наблизо - скално светилище. Уникален ...

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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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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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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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