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.

Chapel of Saint Trifon - Kenana Park, Haskovo

Chapel of Saint Trifon - Kenana Park, Haskovo In 1927 Haskovo wine growers built the chapel" in honor of St. Trifon. In 2012 the chapel was restored.

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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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A stone dedicated to those who died in the days of the liberation

A stone dedicated to those who died in the days of the liberation Commemorates the memory of the citizens of Haskovo who died in 1877 in fight for freedom.

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Skateboarding playground, Haskovo

Skateboarding playground, Haskovo Opened in 2008 in a park Kenana, Haskovo. Extreme sports facility is situated on 1 acre area includes three concrete and three movable ramps.

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Fortification wall of Haskovo

Fortification wall of Haskovo 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 ...

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Karakoliovata dupka

Karakoliovata dupka It is spread over 6.553 hectares. It was established to preserve the cave and the forest around it.

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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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Art Gallery - Haskovo // "Forum" Gallery

Art Gallery - Haskovo  //  Art Gallery - Haskovo was founded in 1962. has 1500 works, paintings, drawings and sculptures by artists from different generations. The works of the most famous of them are arranged ...

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Fortress Bukelon

Fortress Bukelon Located near the village of Matochina, the municipality of Svilengrad. The fortress is situated on a high hill, in the north end of the village and is encircling the whole ridge with ...

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School "Hristo Popmarkov"

School "Red School"This is the oldest school in Svilengrad. Founded in 1848 as a school for "social sciences." Named after one of its founders and the head teacher here - Hristo ...

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Soldier memorial

Soldier memorial This monument in village of Pokrovan is dedicated to the villages who were killed in different wars for the liberation of Bulgaria. The monument is located in central part of ...

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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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