They say that in Rhodope one can taste the immortality once the desire is strong enough. Here, on this land, the sunrise and the sunset, the heaven and the earth, the water and the wind make the reunion between men and gods possible. Even today, on the sides of this dignified mountain, the footsteps of Romans and Thracians resonate. Rituals and legends about the bewitching lyre of Orpheus and Dionysus’s Bacchanals come to life again from the ancient sanctuaries. The giants-pine-trees cast heavy, cool shades here. Cold brooks wash out the tracks of hooves, chime bells echo over the pastures, and high up the mountain, where the hills turn into pinnacles, the songs of the nymphs are roaming. For thousands of years, the natives lived in harmony with the nature. They have worshipped Mother Nature, they have read the weather with the aid of the sun and the rock, and they have discovered new, intact beautiful spots.
Kardzhali Region is about sharing the nature, the culture and the traditions. An experience that forever will be in your memory!
The Astronomical Observatory is one of the most interesting places to visit in Kardzhali. It provides a great opportunity for an exciting "star trip". The observatory is open to visitors ...
Krivus is a medieval Bulgarian fortress that existed between the 12th and 14th centuries. It is located on a high hill with breathtaking scenery, surrounded by the Arda River. Here ...
Prostor Park is a favorite place to visit for all town residents. It is located at Belomorski Blvd. between the hospital and the city stadium. It was designed more than ...
An interesting geological phenomenon formed in the late 19th century. It is a high, cut through the middle hill, located left of the road to Vodenicharsko village, shortly before ...
The music festival “The night of Orfei” is held every year on the 15th of June at 8pm near the Orfei’s sanctuary near village Tatul. The event includes activities with ...
Perperikon is located on a high peak in an area known locally as Gin Tepesi ( The Mountain of the Spirits).Dating from the time of the Roman Empire, archaeologists have ...
The Gunpowder Storeroom is the only building in Ardino town acclaimed both for its design and construction.It is declared an architectural monument. It was built in the last quarter of ...
Harman Kaya is a rock-hewn sanctuary on a plateau around a small natural cave with a depth of 7 m. In front of it, on the terrain surface, there ...
It is located 700-800 metres northwest of Vodenicharsko village. On the southwest side of "Hambar Kaya ", there are the remains of two tombs, located 6.50 ...
The fortress is situated on a high, elongated ridge of the same name. The peak is 1015 m high. The area is 1.2 acres. The fortress wall is 113 meters ...
The cave is formed in limestone rocks, and includes three floors at a depth of about 320 m. Its several entrances are interconnected. The cave is inhabited by several species ...
These are unique golden mines built in ancient times. Their total length is 460 meters. The galleries look like a labyrinth; hence their name. Unil 1980 they were thought to ...