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.
Prehistoric fortress from the Thracians times "Gradishteto" is located 1.5 km north of the village of Gorno Bryastovo and was built from large stones without mortar. It is elliptical, its ...
Formed as a result of underground mining activities following the seizure of the coal seam. Near and below the riverbed Beloizvorski be obtained subsidence of ground. Formed thus indentations in ...
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 ...
The name of the building is related to its location - both past and present - in the center of the commercial core of the city.
Built in 1985 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Haskovo. The monument lays on the foundations of the old clock tower of Haskovo. The monument is a clock tower with ...
Fortress has existed since the II century to the XIV century and served as a defense of the town, dating from the II century around mineral springs. Kale Bryastovo the ...
The area is spread over 1082.531 ha. Its unique biodiversity includes more than 150 species of birds, 8 amphibians, 21 reptiles and other protected and rare plant and animal species. ...
Cromlech Thracian sanctuary is located west of village of Dolni Glavanak , some 12 km from town of Madjarovo. The site was discovered in 1998 by Dr. Georgi Nehrizov. It ...
The Byala Reka Meanders protected site was established with Order No:RD-474 of 11.07.2001 by the Ministry of the Environment and Water, on the suggestion of the Bulgarian Society for the ...
The first chapel was built here in 1851. It is believed that the water from the spring is healing.
The Golemiyat Sipey protected site has an area of 653.9 ha. It is located on the northern shore of the Studen Kladenets dam lake. It includes rock complexes, shrubs ...
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 ...
