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.
Tokmakli dam lake is extremly beautiful and rich in fish- just pleasure for fishermen.Situated in a beautiful valley with trees and lush lawns.The view will make you fall in ...
Preserved traditional houses from the late XIX and early XX century with small gardens. They were built from traditional materials - bottom floor is made of stone and floors - ...
The ecotrail starts from the village center to Sheinovets mountain peak. It is about 7 km long, and its touring takes about six hours for a round trip
At the end of the VIII century, the hill Hisar (Hissar district currently) south of Haskovo river appeared a new settlement. Surrounded by a thick wall, it gradually grew at ...
Eski Mosque (from Turkish Eski Camı - "Old Mosque") вас build 1394. In 1967, the Eski Mosque is a monument of culture.
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 ...
The Thracian tomb near village of Plevun (2km) is a megalithic burial facility from V - I century BC. It is built from large split and roughly shaped gneiss slabs ...
The length is 28,6 km and it takes about 3 h to pass it. Beautiful landscape and rich woods predominating nature, mixture of nature and history, birdwatching and panoramic view ...
The Chernata Skala protected site has an area of 893.70 ha. It was established with Order by the Ministry of the Environment and Water, on the suggestion of the ...
Dimitrovgrad Historical Museum was founded in 1951 as "Museum of the socialist construction" in order to trace the process of building and development of the new socialist town. This is ...
Dimitar Ivanov Litso (1888-1953) was the first artist Haskovo after the Liberation, who was born, lived and worked entirely in his home town of Haskovo. The monument was inaugurated on ...
Peter Berkovsky is a Bulgarian revolutionary. After the Liberation, he became the first District Governor of Haskovo Department. In 1881 he was elected Mayor of Haskovo. The monument is made ...
