Traveler's Guide
Haskovo Region
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.
Neoutzikon fortress
Neoutzikon fortress (aka Mezek Fortress) is situated west of nowadays village of Mezek. Its area was 6.5 decares (6,500 square meters). This medieval fortress was built in XI century, out ...
Thracian Tomb of Mezek
This monumental Thracian tomb is located south-east of village of Mezek (Rhodopi mountain, 10 km away from the town of Svilengrad). It was discovered in 1931.
The Trakietz Dam
The Trakietz Dam is extremely attractive and is a favorite of the Haskovo citizens since its construction until the present day. It has many places comfortable for fishing as well ...
Darkaia area
The area is spread over 1082.531 ha. Its unique biodiversity includes more than 150 species of birds, 8 amphibians, 21 reptiles and other protected and rare plant and animal species. ...
Hasarya fortress
The Late-antique and Medieval fortress Hasarya (aka Hasara or Preslavski Hisar, because until 1950 the village was named Preslav) is located on a hill, called by the locals "The Big ...
Monastery "St. Trinity"
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 ...
City Park, Haskovo
Foundations of the modern Park City Garden in Haskovo were built at the end of the 19th century. At the invitation of the then city manager in Haskovo arrived Marin ...
Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Giordano Bruno
The National Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium (NAOP) Giordano Bruno is located in park "Nikola Vaptsarov" in town of Dimitrovgrad. The site is designed by Arch. Milko Mialonov and was officially ...
Historical museum
Dimitrovgrad Historical Museum was founded in 1951 as "Museum of the socialist construction" in order to trace the process of building and development of the new socialist town. This is ...
Fortress Bukelon
Located near the village of Matochina, the municipality of Svilengrad. The fortress is situated on a high hill, in the north end of the village and is encircling the whole ridge with ...
"Sazlaka"
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 ...
Church "Holy Transfiguration" Ivaylovgrad
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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