Sights in District Pazardjik

Kocho Chistemenski (1840-1876) was a Bulgarian revolutionary, remained in the memory of Bulgaria with his activity in the April Uprising 1876. During the suppression of the April uprising, he, along with his wife and infant daughter were among beleaguered defenders of Perushtitza - in "St.Archangel"...

In town of Pazardzhik was erected a memorial of Ovanes Savadzhayan (1844-1906), who in 1878 was rescued locals from death and the town from burning. The monument is located near the bus station, not far away of the street bearing his name "Ovanes Savadzhayan" (the former "Armenian" street).During...

This monument in the town of Batak was erected as a sign of gratitude to the Emily Anne Smythe, Viscountess Strangford (1826-1887). The monument is located in the walking area of​the town, close to the hospital, which was built with the financial support of Lady Strangford.The monument represents a...

Nikolay Gyaurov (1929 - 2004) is a legendary Bulgarian opera singer, recognised as the best bass in the world. He was born in the village of Ladzhene, which nowadays is a quarter of the town of Velingrad. His grateful fellow-citizens have erected this monument in his honor....

This monumnet in center of village of Slavovitsa is devoted to Alexander Stamboliiski - a great Bulgarian political figure from beginning of XX century. He was born in this village. Stamboliyski is the founder of the Bulgarian Agrarian Party (BZNS) and was prime minister of Bulgaria in 1919 -...

Panayot Volov is an important figure from the Bulgarian history. He is among the organizers and leaders of Giurgiu Revolutionary Committee and participant in the April uprising 1876. He was one of the leaders who prepared and rose in rebellion the population of Srednogorie region, including ...

This Soldiers Memorial in village of Patalenica is dedicated to 28 local villagers who died heroically during the different Wars for Liberation of Bulgaria. It represents a large stone block with a cross on the top and a memorial plaque. At the back side of the monument there is a small fountain....