Sights in Region South-Central

In the area Klise basha north of the village Chiflik (Kardjali region) is located an interesting archaeological complex of religious sites and tombs. It is linked with the nearby (at 2km) complex Perperikon, and today is included in the common tourist route with it. The most interesting object there...

The remains of Batkunion fortress (ака Batkunskа fortress) are located in north-western corner of Patalenitsa village (in 1955 villages of Batkun and Patalenitsa are united). The castle dates from the early Byzantine period, proof of which are the found  archaeological objects here: votive tabl...

Fortress Kaleto is located in locality  "Sveti Duh" ("Holy Spirit") in lands of village of Mineralni bani, between villages of Bryastovo and Spahievo. The fortress has existed from the II century to the XIV century and was used for defense of the village around the mineral springs (dating from th...

The Rope bridge over the "Studen Kladenets" dam has a length of 260 meters and is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria. It is built on one of the narrowest sections of the dam between the villages of Shiroko pole (at North) and Lisitisite (at South). This is the only pedestrian c...

The Late-antique and Medieval fortress Hasarya (aka Hasara or Preslavski Hisar, because until 1950 the village was named Preslav) is located on a hill, called by the locals "The Big Hasar", in the "Hasara" locality, 1.1 km east of the village Stalevo. It is assumed there was a T...

The Church of St. Demetrius in village of Patalenitsa is dated to the end of the XII century, but according to some researchers it is older and was built on the foundations of an existing church of St. Panteleimon, which gave the name of the village - Patalenitsa. The locals also call it "St....

In 2007, in the lands of Kasnakovo village, was discovered suburban villa of a wealthy Thracian landowner by the Roman era of Thrace. The villa is located on the east terrace above the famous ancient Thracian pagan temple of the Nymphs (dating back to the II-III century). Till this time there is o...

In the center of village of Gornoslav is built a Soldier's memorial in honor of the people from Gornoslav, who died in the wars for liberation of Bulgaria....

In 2013 a team who filming a documentary (led by Maya Vaptzarovа) found near the village of Mineralni Bani an unique Sundial, dating back more than 5,000 years. The place, where the clock is located, is difficult for access by people without special training and equipment. It could be reached ...

Velyova banya (bathroom) is one of the most attractive historical monuments in town of Velingrad. It is located in Ladzhene quarter (the western part of town), on the right bank of the river of Lukovitsa, among beautiful pine park. The building dates to 1640. The water temperature here stays at...