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.

The Assumption Church - Haskovo

The Assumption Church - Haskovo Assumption is the oldest and most respectable church in the city. Consecration took place at a particularly festive atmosphere of Aug. 15, 1837. The iconostasis is work of the Debar ...

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Shooting Complex

Shooting Complex Shooting Complex one in Bulgaria, offering unique opportunities for fans of shooting. Shooting range is located on 30 acres along the road E-80 (Sofia - Svilengrad), 3 km from ...

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The House-Museum of Chorbadzhi Dimitrak, Haskovo

The House-Museum of Chorbadzhi Dimitrak, Haskovo Built in the first decades of the 19th century, elaborately carved ceilings, the most beautiful and well-preserved old interiors in Haskovo.

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International Festival of аmateur comedy theatre, pantomime and satire "Veljko Kanev"

International Festival of аmateur comedy theatre, pantomime and satire The event was created in 1996 as a national festival. It is conducetd within 7 aroun the official celebration of the city - May 24. It is organized by the ...

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The tallest flagpole with the national flag in Bulgaria

The tallest flagpole with the national flag in Bulgaria Opened in 2012, in the park "Yamacha" one of the highest hills in Haskovo. Its dimensions are 6 to 9 meters and the height of the metal pylon is 32 ...

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Lytitsa fortress

Lytitsa fortress The ruins of Lutitsa fortress are located south-west of town of Ivailovgrad. In the past Lyutitsa was a medieval fortress - one of the largest in the Eastern Rhodopes, known ...

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Eski Mosque

Eski Mosque Eski Mosque (from Turkish Eski Camı - "Old Mosque") вас build 1394. In 1967, the Eski Mosque is a monument of culture.

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Kukeri Day in Ivaylovgrad

Kukeri Day in Ivaylovgrad Ivaylovgrad celebrates Kukeri Day, the traditional Bulgarian ritual to scare away evil spirits. It is organized every year end of the winter/begin of the spring in Ivaylovgrad. This ritual has ...

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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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Byalgrad fortress

Byalgrad fortress The Byalgrad fortress is located 2 km south-east of village of Gugutka. The fortress is dated to the end of XII century and is one of the well preserved inBulgaria. ...

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Drenaka area

Drenaka area Habitat of lily and peony

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Monument to those that were killed in the Patriotic war in 1944-1945

Monument to those that were killed in the Patriotic war in 1944-1945 Inaugurated in 1999. On the polished side of the monument are inscribed 40 names of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates killed in the fights.

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