Sights in Region South-Central

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...

The first and only one in the world memorial of the envy is located in the town of Haskovo. It is named "Memorial of the Envy - the Bulgarian Icarus" and was inaugurated on September 8, 2014. It was built entirely from donations and is a work of the local artist Gospodin Tanev - Guspata, author also...

This memorial plaque is in honor of the Bulgarian border guard Vergil Borisov Vaklinov and his dog Vihar that in 1953. were killed in the region during performing duties in security and defense of the state border of Bulgaria.The memorial was erected near the Roman bridge in the area of Dospat go...

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the twinning of the cities of Plovdiv and the Japanese city of Okayama, in the city park "King Simeon's Garden" was erected a statue composition of the Japanese folk hero Momotaro. It is a combination of human figure and walking to his dog and monkey....

This Statue of the Holy Mother of God is situated in town of Haskovo. It is dedicated to Mary - the mother of Jesus. The monument was unveiled at 8 September 2003. The monument is 31 meters in height (the statue itself is 14m + piedestal) and is included in the Guinness Book of World Records...

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...

Ilieva Niva area is located in the outskirts of the village of Glumovo, Ivaylovgrad Municipality. At this place on 03.10.1913, during the Balkan War, the Turkish army kills over 200 babies and children, hidden on the south bank of the River of Arda. These were the children of the Bulgarians fleeing...

The Soldiers` monument in Brezovo is dedicated to the local people who died in the wars for the Freedom of Bulgaria. It is located on a small square near the town-hall, right of the road Rakovski - Pavel Banya.The memorial is built of rectangular white stones and in has the form of a truncated ...

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