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.

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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Church St. Haralambos - Boliarovo, Haskovo

Church St. Haralambos - Boliarovo, Haskovo The church was built in 1922 and consecrated in 1926.

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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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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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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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Chapel "Holy Ascension" - park Yamacha, Haskovo

Chapel Chapel "Ascension" was built on the hill Yamacha more than seventy years in honor of the eponymous Orthodox holiday.

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Monastery "St. Trinity"

Monastery Ustrem Monastery (also known as waqf or Haidushki) is located in the Sakar Mountain around 3 km. from v.Ustrem (v. Vakuf to 1934.), 13 km. from Topolovgrad and about 20 ...

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Likana protected site

Likana protected site The Likana protected site has an area of 3 ha.It was set up to protect the natural habitat of the Eastern Hooded Helleborine orchid. A large number of rare and ...

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Kirkov’s school

Kirkov’s school The Kirkov’s school is a magnificent example of the Renaissance architecture on the town of Haskovo and a national cultural monument. rich frescos and plastic decorations, beautiful garden.

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Memorial complex "Our airport Uzundzhovo"

Memorial complex Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the 21st Fighter Aviation Regiment. MiG-21 with flight number 520, a plaque with the names of 20 pilots killed and a monument to George Benkovski.

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Golemiyat Sipey (the Big Scree) protected site

Golemiyat Sipey (the Big Scree) protected site 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 ...

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Kaleto fortress

Kaleto fortress 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 ...

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