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.

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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School "Hristo Popmarkov"

School "Red School"This is the oldest school in Svilengrad. Founded in 1848 as a school for "social sciences." Named after one of its founders and the head teacher here - Hristo ...

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The biking trail Plevun – Dolno lukovo – Mandritsa – Odrintsi – Svirachi – Ivaylovgrad

The biking trail Plevun – Dolno lukovo – Mandritsa – Odrintsi – Svirachi – Ivaylovgrad The length is 32,6 km and it takes about 3 40 h to pass it.Mild climate with mix of Mediterranean flora, many old churches and houses and splendid views.

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"Treti Mart" Boulevard

Dimitrovgrad and in particular the urban development complex of Treti Mart boulevard is a living evidence of state planning in the epoch of totalitarian rule and development of society, and ...

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Thracian Sharapan

Thracian Sharapan During archaeological excavations in the period 1966 - 1970 revealed were two entrances on the south side and two smaller doors on the western and eastern countries in the Middle ...

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Orlova skala (Eagle rock)

Orlova skala (Eagle rock) It has an area of 1.5 ha. It is a complex of interesting and majestic cliffs, some reaching 30-40 m in height. This is a rock phenomenon resembling a medieval ...

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Art Gallery - Haskovo // "Forum" Gallery

Art Gallery - Haskovo  //  Art Gallery - Haskovo was founded in 1962. has 1500 works, paintings, drawings and sculptures by artists from different generations. The works of the most famous of them are arranged ...

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Lytitsa fortress

Lytitsa fortress The ruins of Lutitsa fortress are located south-west of town of Ivailovgrad. In the past Lyutitsa was a medieval fortress - one of the largest in the Eastern Rhodopes, known ...

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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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Church "St. Constantine and Helena", village of Dolno Lukovo

Church It was built in 1806 by the Christians in the village entirely by donations. They built it literally in a few days in order to meet the sultan"s decree that ...

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Eco trail Ivaylovgrad – Lyutitsa

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 ...

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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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