Sights in Region South-Central

The Kuklen monastery "St.Kozma and Damyan" (aka "St.Vrachove") is located in Chernatitsa part of the northern Rhodope mountain. It is situated about 3 km south-western of the town of Kuklen, 8km north-western of town of Asenovgrad and 15 km south of city of Plovdiv.The monastery ...

Around the village of Pchelari (Stambolovo Municipality) are located many Thracian rock tombs dating back to the early Iron Age (II-I millennium BC). Such were found in the areas "Hambar kaya", "Ak kaya", "Kara in", "Mal kazan", "Hodjas" and others. In the region of "Hambar kaya" were discovered 6...

Near the village of Dolno Lukovo are found several dolmens (shrines) and a rich ornamented tomb dating back to the Thracian times. It was constructed at the level of the ancient terrain and covered by a mound, 4 m high. It consists of a burial chamber with a rectangular plan with the entrance from ...

The Rock tomb and sanctuary near village of Rogach is still well preserved. It is located on a cliff on the right bank of Krumovitsa river and has an entrance facing the river. The tomb has a trapezoidal form with a narrow entrance of one of the short sides and a top opening. The place is known as G...

This monumental Thracian tomb is located south-east of village of Mezek (Rhodopi mountain, 10 km away from the town of Svilengrad). It was discovered in 1931. The tomb was built around IV century B.C. and was the biggest beehive tomb in ancient Thrace, obviously made for one of the local rulers. It...

"St. George" Monastery  near the village of Belashtitsa (hence called Belashtinski monastery) is located in the Western Rhodopes mountain, about 12 kilometers south of Plovdiv, left of the road Belashtitsa - Galabovo. The monastery was built in 1020 by the Byzantine commander Nikephoros S...

This Thracian sanctuary is located in the "Eagle Rocks" (Kartal Kaya) locality, about 4 km south of town of Ardino. The cult complex dates back to VI-IV century BC. and was used for rituals and burials. The sanctuary is a large rock in which are cut about 90 trapezoidal niches. These niches were us...

Bachkovo monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the Bulgaria, and second largest after Rilski Monastery. It is located in the picturesque Chaya (aka Chepelarska)  river valley, near village of Bachkovo, 29 km south of Plovdiv.The monastery was built in 1803 and is chiefly known for its ...

In the "Asar Kaya" (Buyuk Tepe) locality, about 1.6 km south of the village Jenda, are located the remains of a Thracian fortress and sanctuary. The castle was situated on a high ledge and was built of piled stones without mortar. The fortification was naturally protected by steep cliffs ...

Church of "The Assumption" in village of Pokrovan was built in 1820 as Episcopal cathedral church. This is the most impressive religious building in the municipality. It represents one-nave basilica with splendid interiors and rich decorations.One of the most valuables artistic elements...