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.
Aterenski Bridge
The Aterenski bridge is a late-middle age construction above the Armira river (called also Aterenska) in East Rhodope Mountain near town of Ivailovgrad. The nowadays bridge was built in ...
The House-Museum of Chorbadzhi Dimitrak, Haskovo
Built in the first decades of the 19th century, elaborately carved ceilings, the most beautiful and well-preserved old interiors in 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 ...
Thracian cult complex. Thracian and medieval fortress "Hissar". Chapel "Cyril and Methodius "
Location: village Senoklas - 9 km away South east / East of Madzharovo + 6 kilometers gravel road with partial macadam paving. Archaeological Complex includes Thracian cult center with a ...
Likana protected site
The Likana protected site has an area of 3 ha.It was set up to protect the natural habitat of the Eastern Hooded Helleborine orchid. A large number of rare and ...
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 ...
The Aleksandrovo Tomb
The tomb in the vicinity of the village of Aleksandrovo dates back to the IV century BC, and is one of the most prominent monuments of the ancient Thracian culture. ...
Eco trail Ivaylovgrad – Lyutitsa
The length is 7,0 km and it takes 4,30 h. It goes southwest of Ivaylovgrad.The route weaves through hills and woods to Lyutitsa, where one of Bulgaria’s best preserved fortresses ...
Thracian Religious and funerary complex and area. Medieval fortress "Okopa". Sharapana
Location: Madzharovo - 2 hour walk West from the city center to locations Harman Kaya (2 Thracian tombs), including 1 km road, 0.5 km road and marked forest trail at ...
Chernogorovo Dam
The dam is stocked with carp, American and European catfish, pike and carp, which are found and trophy fish. Still live in pond perch, bream and large rudd.
International Plein Air workshop "Tokmakli"
It is held in a guesthouse "Tokmakli", located on Tokmakli dam, near the village of Stambolovo.It takes place between the third and eighth day of September.This is one of the ...
Basilica in the fortress "Constantia"
Early Christian basilica in the fortress "Constantia" is located on the highest part of the late-antique fortification. Based on his architectural features early Christian church was referred to the IV ...
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