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.

Likana protected site

Likana protected site The Likana protected site has an area of 3 ha.It was set up to protect the natural habitat of the Eastern Hooded Helleborine orchid. A large number of rare and ...

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Constantia Fortress

Constantia Fortress Dated from Late Antiquity (4th century). It is located on the hill Asara. This fortress was formed as one of the largest and oldest cities in northern Thrace, existed from ...

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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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"Bakarlia" area

Protected area since 2001 to preserve the population of the world and European endangered amphibians, but also those ones who are typical for Sakar habitats and landscapes. Spread over 387,20 ...

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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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Roman road

Roman road It is believed that the Roman road near the village of Dolni Glavanak was part of the main road connecting Via Singidunum Serdica (modern Sofia) with Konstinopol (or Constantinople ...

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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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City Park, Haskovo

City Park, Haskovo Foundations of the modern Park City Garden in Haskovo were built at the end of the 19th century. At the invitation of the then city manager in Haskovo arrived Marin ...

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Mineral water- Merichleri

Mineral water-  Merichleri Near the city there are mineral springs. Water from this spring is third in the world and second in Europe in minerals and chemical elements.The historical name of mineral water ...

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International Children's Folklore Festival

International Children's Folklore Festival Traditionally, the participating artists come from Moldova, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece. The objectives of the festival are: (1) Preserving authentic culture of ethnic groups in the ...

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Memorial complex "Our airport Uzundzhovo"

Memorial complex Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the 21st Fighter Aviation Regiment. MiG-21 with flight number 520, a plaque with the names of 20 pilots killed and a monument to George Benkovski.

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Dolna ova protected site

Dolna ova protected site Dolna ova protected site has an area of 220 ha.It was established with Order by the Ministry of the Environment and Water with the aim of preserving the Summer ...

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