The South Gate of Bulgaria

The Ancient theatre of Philipoppol is one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in the World. It is located on the Southern slope of the Three Hills, in the saddle between Taksim and Dzhambaz tepe. Discovered by archaeologists from Plovdiv and...

Ancient Plovdiv Architectural and Historical Reserve (The Old Town) is located in the Central part of the city of Plovdiv on the Three Hills (Nebet Tepe, Taksim Tepe and Dzhambaz Tepe) and covers an area of about 35 ha. It was formed due to the...

We all have our list of must-see places - some we may reach; others will remain only a dream. The tourist destinations, which Bulgaria offers, are quite attractive and curious to visit. You will be surprised to find out there are still places...

Chernatitsa Mountain is situated to the west of the municipality. Along the ridge of it run the main thoroughfare connecting the two main Roman roads crossing the Balkans: Singidunum (modern Belgrade) – Constantinople, and Via Egnatia along the...

One of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Bulgaria - Chudnite Mostove (Wonderful Bridges), is 16 km away from the turn at road II-86. This monument is located in a centuries-old spruce forest at 1,450 m a.s.l., at the upper section of the...

The village of Lilkovo is located in the bosom of one of the most beautiful and most visited hills of the Rhodopes - Chernatitsa /Karabalkan/. It originates from the Pamporovska and Rozhenska saddles, included between the beds of the Vacha and...

Mechi Chal Peak is the main tourist resource of the municipality; it is located south of Chepelare town. It combines lift facilities and ski runs for the main winter tourist service of the town – ski holidays. The peak is 1.873 m a.s.l., but due...

In 1950, the pioneer of caving in the area - Dimitar Raychev, created a geology group at the local school, which set up the beginning of caving. In 1963, he and several scientific specialists and caving enthusiasts created the local Cave Club. For...

The Museum recalls the long and rich history of skiing in Chepelare. It is the result of the joint efforts of the sports community of Chepelare and the local ski factory. Chepelare is the birthplace of the Olympic biathlete and champion of 98...

The "Todoroff" winery complex is located in the village of Brestovitsa, which is located 130 km from Sofia and 15 km from Plovdiv and is known for its extremely favorable climate and soil conditions for the production of red wines. The complex is...

Tsar Simeon's Garden is an attractive center for recreation in all seasons. In 1892 Plovdiv was the organizer of the First Bulgarian Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition with international participation, whose successor today is the Plovdiv...

Pamporovo is situated in the central and highest part of Rhodope Mountains, at the Northeast foot of Snezhanka Peak /1,926 m a.s.l./. It is at 10 km from the towns of Chepelare and Smolyan, and 230 km from Sofia. Plovdiv Airport is only 80 km...

The village of Ustina is located in the foothills of the northern Rhodopes, near the Roman road connecting the ancient Philipopol and Belomorieto. from Pastusha (today a district of Perushtitsa) to Krichim and Isperihovo. Inheritance of this...

The winery "Villa Yustina" is located on the outskirts of the Rhodope Yaka in the village of Ustina, 26 km from Plovdiv, in the foothills of the northern Rhodopes, near villages deeply connected with our history such as Perutitsa and Krichim,...