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.

"Defileto"

Protected area since 1973 to preserve the thermophilic and sub-Mediterranean oak forests, riparian willow formations and animal species. Spread over 1,273.22 hectares

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Fortress Baluk dere

Fortress Baluk dere The ruins of this fortress are located in locality of Baluk dere gully, near the border with Greece, at hill between villages of Slaveevo and Huhla. The fortress was constructed ...

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Thracian Sanctuary Gluhite Kamani

Thracian Sanctuary Gluhite Kamani Over 200 niches, ancient city, sanctuary, cave womb medieval church and monastery lies in the unique Thracian complex

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Thracian Cult complexes in Kovan Kaya area

Thracian Cult complexes in Kovan Kaya area In the region of Eastern Rhodopes are located many cultural and historical monuments related to the Thracians - remains of Thracian settlements, fortresses, tombs, sanctuaries and more. One of the ...

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Hunchback bridge

Hunchback bridge Built in 1585, with a specific architecture: stoned, arched, paved, with an inscription in old Turkish and Bulgarian translation.

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Monastery "St. Trinity"

Monastery Ustrem Monastery (also known as waqf or Haidushki) is located in the Sakar Mountain around 3 km. from v.Ustrem (v. Vakuf to 1934.), 13 km. from Topolovgrad and about 20 ...

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 Eco trail Madzharovo – Kovan Kaya

 Eco trail Madzharovo – Kovan Kaya The length is 2,8 km and it takes 1,30 h.On an asphalt road 2 km north of the Eastern Rhodopes Nature Conservation Center. The trail is surrounded by picturesque rocky ...

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The biking trail The lodge in Gorni Yurutsi – Strazhets – Gugutka – Boturche – Gorni Yurutsi

The biking trail   The lodge in Gorni Yurutsi – Strazhets – Gugutka – Boturche – Gorni Yurutsi 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 ...

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Ethnographic Museum

Ethnographic Museum Created in 1980, the ethnographic museum in the village of Zhalti Bruyag (Yellow Beach) has a rich exposure related primarily to the cultural tradition of the local population, its cultural ...

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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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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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The nature area “Kovan kaya”

The nature area “Kovan kaya” It`s located on the bank of Arda river,on the road of village fo Borislavtzi. The place is declared as nature area for protection of rare and endangered plants and animals. ...

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