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.

"Black Stones" rock phenomenon

Geological phenomenon "Black Stones" is formed about 245 million years ago. The name of the rock phenomenon comes from the dark appearance of metakonglomerates that are built mainly of quartz, ...

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Celebrating Trifon Zarezan (wine-growers and wine-makers day)

Celebrating Trifon Zarezan (wine-growers and wine-makers day) Liturgy in the St.Trifon church, ritual cutting of a vineyard in the "Trifona" area accompanied by a festive program

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Thracian Memorial Complex. Chapel "Petka Bulgarian"

Thracian Memorial Complex. Chapel Location: Madzharovo - 2 km away to the Northeast from the city center close to the Conservation Center "Eastern Rhodopes." Declared to be a historical monument of local importance. It ...

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Thracian Tomb

Thracian Tomb Near the village of Dolno Lukovo are found several dolmens (shrines) and a rich ornamented tomb dating back to theThracian times. It was constructed at the level of the ancient ...

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Ecotrail - lodge  Tankkovo - "Golemia Sipey"

Ecotrail - lodge  Tankkovo - The route is 19 km long and it takes about 5 hours to pass it. Аt the beginning it follows west direction along the ridge "The Forest". The route ...

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House-museum Chorbadji Paskal`s house

House-museum Chorbadji Paskal`s house Chorbadji Paskal was a wealthy and influential merchant, who took part in the municipal government of Haskovo during the Bulgarian National Revival. His house dates back to that time and ...

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The Tennis Complex

The Tennis Complex The town of Haskovo offers modern facilities for tennis, squash and badminton among the tranquility and fresh air of the Kenana forest park. The guests of the city have at ...

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The Unknown Soldier Memorial in Haskovo

The Unknown Soldier Memorial in Haskovo Commemorates all the soldiers killed in the Balkan Wars of 1912 – 1918 from the region of Haskovo. The Memorial, made by Toma Deliradev, was inaugurated on 2 June 1927 ...

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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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Thracian burial-complex "Sivridikme-Furnadzhika

Thracian burial-complex Тракийският култово-погребален комплекс “Сивридикме-фурнаджика” е разположен в местност Фурнаджика близо до село Горно поле. Край Фурнаджика откриваме скална гробница, а в местността Сиври дикме наблизо - скално светилище. Уникален ...

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Regional History Museum 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 ...

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