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.

Menhir Chuchul Kamak

Menhir Chuchul Kamak Menhir (from Breton, men - stone, hir - long, tall) "Chuchul kamak" (stone) is located in the western part of the Sakar mountain, in the lands of village of Ovcharovo ...

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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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Garvanovo dam

Garvanovo dam The dam is known with the big carp, but in recent years it is stocked with perch and bream.

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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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Thracian Religious Cult Site

Thracian Religious Cult Site The complex is located on a rocky peak known as Asara. The ridge it has left a massive wall and the rocks are carved over 50 (cult) niches. The approach ...

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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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"Proviraloto" stone

Near the chapel there is a large stone (rock) with a hole called "Proviraloto". There is a belief that people who squeeze through it will be healthy. Most likely the ...

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Tokmakli Dam

Tokmakli Dam Tokmakli dam lake is extremly beautiful and rich in fish- just pleasure for fishermen.Situated in a beautiful valley with trees and lush lawns.The view will make you fall in ...

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Monument of Haskovo Revival men

Monument of Haskovo Revival men The original monument is work of the architect Angel Radev and the sculptor Mr. Tonev - Guspata. On the north wall of the twenty-foot granite column bearing the names of ...

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Monument Dimitar Ivanov - Litso, Haskovo

Monument Dimitar Ivanov - Litso, Haskovo 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 ...

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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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The spring of Belonoga (White-legged)

The spring of Belonoga (White-legged) Fountain with a plate with a verse from the poem “Spring of White-legged” of Petko Slavejkov with statue of the white-legged Gergana glorified by the poem.

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