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.

Eco trail Plevun – Meden buk – Byala reka

Eco trail Plevun – Meden buk – Byala reka The length is 8,2 km and it takes 3 h.The walk along side shows a mixture of traditional agriculture, abandoned fields, and beautiful landscape. The Byala Reka (White River) Nature ...

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The big mound

The big mound "The big mound" is an antique necropolis located north-east of village of Svirachi and only 1km to the southeast of the antique villa Armira. It lies on highest point ...

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Blessing Christ

Blessing Christ The first stone monument of the Son of God in Bulgaria. That statue is new to Orthodoxy, though in Catholic countries it is an old tradition. Made of white marble ...

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Bridge over Kardzhali River, Haskovo

Bridge over Kardzhali River, Haskovo Built in 2007-a. Connects two boroughs - Shepherd and Youth. On one side there are two groups of children with four figures, one ending with a dog and the other ...

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Maritsa River Bridge

Maritsa River Bridge The Old Bridge (Bulgarian: Стар мост, Star most) or Mustafa Pasha Bridge is a 16th-century arch bridge over the Maritsa in Svilengrad, southern Bulgaria. Completed in 1529, it was built ...

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Chapel "St. 40 Martyrs"

Chapel Chapel "St. 40 Martyrs" is located on a hill (283 m) in the "Hasar" locality, southeast of village of Stalevo. This is a historical place. From here, in 1230, Tzar ...

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Traditional Autumn Fair "Кarabaа"

Traditional Autumn Fair From Turkish the word "Karabaa" translates to "black grapes" and means that the fair has been held during the harvest, where began its name. Today "Karabaa" also follows its ancient ...

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Catholic Church of Assumption

Catholic Church of Assumption Church of "The Assumption" in village of Pokrovan was built in 1820 as Episcopal cathedral church. This is the most impressive religious building in the municipality. It represents one-nave basilica ...

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 Eco trail Madzharovo – „Momina Skala”

 Eco trail Madzharovo – „Momina Skala” The length is 5,3 km and it takes 4,30 h.Momina Skala Route begins fron the Information center in Madzharovo, goes near the border of Momina Skala protected site and along ...

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Monument to war heroes

Monument to war heroes A granite monument honors over 100 war dead heroes from Svilengrad municipality.

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International Festival of аmateur comedy theatre, pantomime and satire "Veljko Kanev"

International Festival of аmateur comedy theatre, pantomime and satire The event was created in 1996 as a national festival. It is conducetd within 7 aroun the official celebration of the city - May 24. It is organized by the ...

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"Proviraloto" stone

Near the chapel there is a large stone (rock) with a hole called "Proviraloto". There is a belief that people who squeeze through it will be healthy. Most likely the ...

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