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.

Chernogorovo Dam

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.

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Bakarliya protected site

Bakarliya protected site Bakarliya protected site has an area of 279 ha.Declared as an Important Bird Area.It encompasses part of the valley of the Bakur dere River and Sakar mountain. Along the ...

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"Maritsa" Рark

the "Maritsa" park, which is located on the right bank of the Maritsa river. Maritsa Park on the right bank of the river on a gorgeous river terrace.

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Church "St. Panteleimon"

Church The Church "St. Panteleimon" in village of Plevun is typical representative of the religious architecture in the middle of XIX century (Vazrajdaneto - the Bulgarian Renaissance). It was built in ...

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Biking trail Perperikon – Studen kladenets – Pchelen kamak (rock niches) – Madzharovo

Biking trail Perperikon – Studen kladenets – Pchelen kamak (rock niches) – Madzharovo The length is 58,8 km and it takes 7 h to pass it.Its a picturesque biking through three areas.Its a mixture of woods, open grasslands, and rocky land. The view ...

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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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Kasnakovo Nymph Sanctuary

Kasnakovo Nymph Sanctuary This Ancient Thracian Sanctuary of Nymphs is located in a picturesque area, about 600 m southeast of the village of Kasnakovo. It is built on top of an ancient cult ...

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Monument of the Three members of REMS

Monument of the Three members of REMS hе monument was built in honor of three young men who sacrificed their lives in 1943, the monument is an outstanding representative of the so-called "totalitarian art" (more precisely, a ...

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International Folklore Festival "Songs and dances without borders"

International Folklore Festival It is held annually in early June. Participants are dance groups, ensembles, folk songs groups, folk choirs and orchestras, folk groups and individual performers from Bulgaria and abroad. For participants ...

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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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Protected site Gold field

Protected site Gold field The protected area is 84.79 ha. Old bed covers Maritsa River, which is cut off from the river in the 50s with the construction of a dike. The protected area ...

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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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