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.

Traditional folk festival at "Holy Trinity" Monastery

Traditional folk festival at The traditional Folk Festival is organized by the Topolovgrad Municipality, Sliven Bishopric, Thracian Society - Topolovgrad and the "St. St. Cyril and Methodius 1894" community center. The aim of the ...

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Monastery "St. Nicholas" - turbe Osman Baba

Monastery Here is the grave of a saint Othman Baba (? -1478). Today the place is one of the most visited places of heterodox Muslims.

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POKI Festival (Poets with guitars)

POKI Festival (Poets with guitars) BARDFEST with famous Bulgarian poets with guitars

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Drenaka area

Drenaka area Habitat of lily and peony

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Byala Reka Meanders protected site

Byala Reka Meanders protected site 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 ...

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Darkaia area

Darkaia area 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. ...

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Vulture Center “Eastern Rhodopes” – an Object for Ornithological, Educational and Ecotourism

Vulture Center “Eastern Rhodopes” – an Object for Ornithological, Educational and Ecotourism Conducts specialized ornithological tours in protected areas along the Arda combining fauna with ornithology, botany, photography, culture and history (Perperikon, Tatul ancient villa "wired", Thracian temples, Roman roads, medieval castles, ...

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Spring and chapel "St. Anna" - Trakiets village

Spring and chapel The first chapel was built here in 1851. It is believed that the water from the spring is healing.

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International Folklore Festival "Songs and dances without borders"

International Folklore Festival It is held annually in early June. Participants are dance groups, ensembles, folk songs groups, folk choirs and orchestras, folk groups and individual performers from Bulgaria and abroad. For participants ...

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Thracian cult complex. Thracian and medieval fortress "Hissar". Chapel "Cyril and Methodius "

Thracian cult complex. Thracian and medieval fortress Location: village Senoklas - 9 km away South east / East of Madzharovo + 6 kilometers gravel road with partial macadam paving. Archaeological Complex includes Thracian cult center with a ...

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 Eco trail Madzharovo – „Momina Skala”

 Eco trail Madzharovo – „Momina Skala” The length is 5,3 km and it takes 4,30 h.Momina Skala Route begins fron the Information center in Madzharovo, goes near the border of Momina Skala protected site and along ...

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Monument of Colonel Veselin Valkov

Monument of Colonel Veselin Valkov Monument of Colonel Veselin Valkov - Commander of the Tenth Regiment Rhodope, a hero of World War II, officially inaugurated in 2012 at the entrance of the park "Kenana"

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