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 meandrigs of the river Arda

The meandrigs of the river Arda In its middle course the Arda flows into numerous picturesque meanderings. The meanderings of the Arda and its sand beaches together with Ivajlovgrad Dam, the famous rock ring around ...

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Thracian Tomb of Mezek

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.

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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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Byalgrad fortress

Byalgrad fortress The Byalgrad fortress is located 2 km south-east of village of Gugutka. The fortress is dated to the end of XII century and is one of the well preserved inBulgaria. ...

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Patronka protected site

Patronka protected site It is one of the most picturesque and inaccessible portions of the valley of the Arda River, where the river bank is very steep and intensely rugged. Interspersed in a ...

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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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Penyo Penev memorial park

Penyo Penev memorial park The "Penyo Penev" park is very beautiful - there are many trees and shrubs, forest paths and small ponds filled with water lilies.The park is situated in the Gabera locality ...

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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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The Assumption Church in the Village of Uzundzhovo

The Assumption Church in the Village of Uzundzhovo The Assumption is the largest rural church in Bulgaria. It combines in an amazing way various elements of Christianity and Islam. Built initially as a Christian temple, in 1593 it ...

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Charshiyska Mosque (Bazaar Mosque), Haskovo

Charshiyska Mosque (Bazaar Mosque), Haskovo The name of the building is related to its location - both past and present - in the center of the commercial core of the city.

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Memorial complex Ilieva Niva

Memorial complex Ilieva Niva lieva Niva area is located in the outskirts of the village of Glumovo, Ivaylovgrad Municipality. At this place on 03.10.1913, during the Balkan War, the Turkish army kills over 200 ...

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