Traveler's Guide

Kardzhali Region

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They say that in Rhodope one can taste the immortality once the desire is strong enough. Here, on this land, the sunrise and the sunset, the heaven and the earth, the water and the wind make the reunion between men and gods possible. Even today, on the sides of this dignified mountain, the footsteps of Romans and Thracians resonate. Rituals and legends about the bewitching lyre of Orpheus and Dionysus’s Bacchanals come to life again from the ancient sanctuaries. The giants-pine-trees cast heavy, cool shades here. Cold brooks wash out the tracks of hooves, chime bells echo over the pastures, and high up the mountain, where the hills turn into pinnacles, the songs of the nymphs are roaming. For thousands of years, the natives lived in harmony with the nature. They have worshipped Mother Nature, they have read the weather with the aid of the sun and the rock, and they have discovered new, intact beautiful spots.

Kardzhali Region is about sharing the nature, the culture and the traditions. An experience that forever will be in your memory!

Thracian rock tomb - village of Yagnevo

Thracian rock tomb - village of Yagnevo The rock tomb by Yagnevo is a testimony of the presence of Thracian tribes in the area at the end of the second millennium BC.An arched niche with irregular shape ...

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Muchroom and Turtles near the village of Benkovski

Muchroom and Turtles near the village of Benkovski A walk along the Varbitsa River between the villages Benkovski and Fotinovo, Kirkovo Municipality, will take you to a magical world. There you will find interesting rock formations and ...

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National festival “Koko rock fest”

National festival “Koko rock fest” In the town of Kardzhali is held the national festival “Koko rock fest”. The aim of the event is to promote the rock music in its different styles (blues, rhythm ...

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Regional Museum of History - Kardzhali

Regional Museum of History - Kardzhali The Regional History Museum in the town of Kardzhali is one of the largest museums in Southern Bulgaria.A municipality-funded project, it was built in the period 1922-1930. It was designed ...

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Nature Park "Kedikchal"

Nature Park "Kedikchal" is a nature park that is located in the village of Raven, about 7 km from Momchilgrad.It is a complex of ancient oaks, presented by species of quercus ...

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"The Elephant" near the village of Kayaloba

It is a weathered sandstone rock formation. It strikingly resembles an elephant, especially when observed from the east. The "Trunk" forms a hole used by the locals as ...

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Thracian sanctuary "Eagle Rocks" near the town of Ardino

Thracian sanctuary "Orlovi skali" Thracian sanctuary is located in Ardino. "Orlovi skali" is a group of prominent volcanic rocks. They are located on a very steepy mountainous terrain at an altitude ...

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Petrified Forest near the village of Raven

Petrified Forest near the village of Raven The Petrified Forest is a unique natural phenomenon consisting of about 20 trees that were petrified about 30 million years ago. It occupies an area of 7.5 hectares. Millions of ...

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Children's Railroad in Kardzhali

Children's Railroad in Kardzhali The first children"s railway in Bulgaria was built in the town of Kardzhali in 1962. It is located in "Prostor" city park and has a length of 1,210 m.The ...

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Elmala Baba Tekke - village of Bivolyane

Elmala Baba Tekke - village of Bivolyane Elmala Baba was a religious complex that consists of a tomb,a mosque,a ritual house and surrounding buildings. It was built between 1362 - 1402. It is one of the most ...

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Church "St. Paraskeva" - village of Pchelarovo

Church The church is popular among the population as "St. Petka". Two architectural periods can be outlined in its construction- from 1886 and 1893.There are 6 icons of The Father,The Son,The ...

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Abrasive wells

Abrasive wells The rocks are coulee from active volcanic activity millions of years ago. Some of the craters have been partially destroyed by the river waters.Big quartz veins and chalcedony inclusions ...

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