- a city in Central South Bulgaria, a regional center and the 12th largest city in Bulgaria, with a population of 77,905 people (according to 2011 data)
About Haskovo
The Haskovo region covers the city of Haskovo and 35 other settlements.
Haskovo is located in a hilly area between the Rhodope and Stara Planina mountains. Through the territory of the city passes the fastest and most direct route connecting Europe with Asia and the Middle East.
The temperate continental climate with a pronounced Mediterranean influence, combined with other natural conditions, favorably affects the development of agriculture here, especially the cultivation of wheat, corn, cotton and tobacco - the highest quality in Bulgaria.
Haskovo is also famous for its mineral springs.
Haskovo Map
Story
Located at the crossroads between West and East, Haskovo has become a reflection of the entire Bulgarian history. Here the Thracians left traces of the flourishing of their civilization. Proto-Bulgarians built fortresses here to protect the borders of their state. Here the spiritual fire of the Bulgarian Revival flares up.
The oldest settlement on the territory of Haskovo dates back to the time of the New Stone Age (5 thousand BC). The Thracians inhabited the Haskovian lands in the period from 1 thousand BC. 4 in AD Numerous archaeological finds testify that the Asti tribe lived here.
From the middle of the 6th century, the territory began to be massively populated by the Slavs, and later by the Proto-Bulgarians. The Haskovo region enters the boundaries of the Bulgarian state at the beginning of the 9th century.
In the 30-40s of the XIV century. devastating raids of the Ottoman conquerors begin and Haskovo becomes a khas Ottoman Empire(a large fief, hence the modern name of the city).
In the first half of the 19th century, during the Renaissance period, crafts and trade activities actively developed in Haskovo. Educational and social life is in full swing in the city, spiritual and economic upsurge begins.
The city was liberated from Ottoman rule by the troops of Gen. Gurko and Gen. Skobelev-son January 19, 1878
After the Liberation, factories, industrial enterprises were built in Haskovo, trade relations and markets were established. The main place in the city's economy is occupied by the tobacco industry.
After the political coup on September 9, 1944, the city became the center of the tobacco, textile and cotton processing industries. In the 60-70s, large machine-building and other factories were created in Haskovo. The industrialization of the city leads to its development and improvement.
Modern Haskovo
Today Haskovo is a well-organized city with new infrastructure and a modern look.
The main place in the economy of the city is the food industry. On a national scale, the production of tobacco products, beer and wine also occupies an important place, and agriculture is developed.
Various private firms function on the territory of the city, many of which have firmly taken positions not only in the local, but also in the world market.
sights
In the Haskovo region there are numerous cultural monuments - prehistoric, Thracian, Roman and Middle Ages. All the richness of the cultural and historical heritage of the Haskovo land can be viewed in Regional Historical Museum , which stores more than 120 thousand exhibits.
Museum of Thracian Art
The museum is located near Aleksandrovo and built with funds donated by the Japanese government.
The permanent exhibition of the museum tells about the found nearby Thracian tomb 4th century BC "Roshovata Chuka". The unique tomb is one of the most striking monuments of Thracian culture and the largest building of its type found in the Bulgarian lands. Her murals are especially valuable.
Haskovo is known for its huge statue "St. Mother of God”, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most tall statue Virgin and Child (33 meters).
Haskovo has the oldest mosque on Balkan Peninsula – „Eski Jamia”, built in 1395
Among Christian monuments, special attention deserves Church "Assumption" Holy Mother of God” in with. Uzundzhovo is considered the largest rural church in Bulgaria. It surprisingly combines elements of Christianity and Islam. Built as an Orthodox church in 1593, it was destroyed by the Turks, and a huge mosque was erected in its place. In 2007 the temple was restored. In the last century, the church was declared a cultural monument.
The city is also known for its rich cultural and sports program. An impressive cultural and sports complex "Spartak" has been built in Haskovo, where various events are held.
The city is saved from the harmful influence of industrial enterprises by the spacious Kenana Park, in which various types of trees grow. On its territory there is a zoo, 2 hotels with spa centers, tennis courts.
Another place of recreation for the residents of the city was the Yamacha Park - one beautiful creation of professionals and the entire community of Haskovo.
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Bus number 15 runs from Burgas Airport to the city. From the Central Bus Station in Haskovo, buses depart daily at 13:00 and 16:30, spending 3 hours on the way.
Arriving at Sofia airport, you need to take buses No. 84 or 284 and get off at the Central Bus Station of the capital. From there, at 13:30 and 20:30, 2 comfortable buses of the Arda Tur carrier leave for Haskovo (official site in Bulgarian).
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Transport
Public transport in Haskovo is represented by trolleybuses, three routes of which connect all districts of the city. Bicycles can be rented from hotels. Parking along the streets and on the territory of the hotels is free, in the city center in the "pockets" - paid during working hours.
Haskovo Hotels
There are not many hotels in Haskovo. But each of them looks very dignified, and they offer accommodation at very reasonable prices. So, a double room in a two-star hotel costs 40-86 BGN, in a three-star hotel - 45-200 BGN per day. A night in a 4 * hotel will cost 100-171 BGN. All options include breakfast. There are no hostels in the city, and apartments for a day cost 61-111 BGN, but there are very few of them. Prices on the page are for October 2018.
Cuisine and restaurants
Haskovo is still far from the title tourist Mecca, so that catering establishments focus primarily on local residents. The city is dominated by taverns and simple cafes. Typical dishes: "katmi" - pancakes with honey and nuts, "sarmi" - cabbage rolls from grape leaves, spinach soup. You can have a hearty dinner for 15-20 BGN per person without alcohol. There are also a couple of relatively expensive restaurants with prices 1.5 times higher.
The city has a large Turkish community, so it's hard to imagine local fast food without a "duner" - shawarma with chicken or lamb for 5-6 BGN.
Attractions Haskovo
The city is rich in interesting architectural objects, and most of them were built relatively recently. Since Haskovo has the unofficial title of the city of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is logical that there is a monument dedicated to the Mother of God here. And listed in the Guinness Book of Records. An impressive statue 31 m high can be seen from everywhere even at night. There is a small chapel on the pedestal.
Next to the statue of the Virgin Mary is a bell tower. The 30-meter tower was built in 2010 exclusively with donations from local residents. At its top there are 8 bells with a total weight of more than a ton and an observation deck.
Another notable high-rise monument is the Clock Tower. It was erected at the beginning of the 19th century as a symbol of the economic recovery of the city. But in 1913, the local authorities decided to demolish the tower, and in 2012 - to restore it. The structure of hewn Uzundzhov stone rises to 23 m. There are 3 dials on the top, and the hour bell is cast in the legendary British foundry Whitechapel - it once made the Big Ben bell and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Like the bell tower, the clock tower in Haskovo was restored with donations from the townspeople.
The Historical Museum - 120 thousand monuments cultural heritage.
More than 120 thousand cultural heritage monuments of primitive, ancient and medieval times are stored in the Haskovo Historical Museum (off. site). Among the most interesting exhibits are two glasses of the Trojan type from the 1st century BC. e. Also on display is an exceptionally valuable collection of antique and medieval coins. In the ethnographic department, you can see copper vessels, national costumes, fabrics, jewelry, agricultural and handicraft equipment, and folk art items.
25 km from Haskovo, near the village of Aleksandrovo is located ancient monument Thracian culture - Alexander's tomb, one of the largest in Bulgaria (off. site). The superbly preserved wall paintings give an idea of the Thracian religious rites, weapons, clothing. In 2009, the Museum of Thracian Art in the Eastern Rhodopes was opened next to the tomb. Among its most important exhibits are 98 gold applications discovered in the northern part of the Sakar mountain, made 6000 years ago - this is one of the oldest examples of gold processing in Bulgaria. An exact copy of Alexander's tomb was erected right in the museum.
Weather
Haskovo is located in the Eastern Rhodopes. Numerous valleys mountain rivers allow warm air masses to penetrate from the south, giving a temperate continental climate central Bulgaria Mediterranean features. Winters are mild, with temperatures around 0°C, and summers are hot with moderate rainfall.
The town of Haskovo is located in central southern Bulgaria, at the northern foothills of the eastern Rhodopes. The city is located 225 km southeast of Sofia, 75 km southeast of Plovdiv, 64 km south of Stara Zagora. The city of Haskovo is the regional center.
Story
Haskovo is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. The first settlement in the area appeared about 7,000 years ago. The name of the city has changed several times. Some chronicles mention the name "Mars". During the years of Ottoman rule, the city was named "Haskey", which later changed to Haskovo. Near the city, near the village of Klokotnitsa, one of the most successful battles in Bulgarian history took place: in 1230, Tsar Ivan Asen II (1218 - 1241) inflicted an impressive defeat on Byzantium, and this battle influenced the fate of Bulgaria.
sights
Haskovo has the world's largest monument dedicated to the Mother of God. The monument entered the Guinness Book of Records with a height of 31 meters (14 meters high and 17 meters at the base). Due to its record-breaking size and suitable location, the statue can be seen from anywhere in the city, even at night. There is a small chapel built on a pedestal below, to which Christian pilgrims make their procession from the Church of the Holy Mother of God.
In the city historical museum you will learn about the local customs, life and traditions of the local population. Permanent expositions here: "Archaeology", "Ethnography", "The Epoch of the Bulgarian National Revival and the National Liberation Struggle", "Urban life - the 19th century", "Home crafts - until the end of the 19th century".
You can also visit the house "Gen. Gurko", by the troops, whose city was liberated on January 19, 1878, Literary Museum, Church "St. Archangel Michael", Church of the "Holy Mother of God" since 1837, Art Gallery. The oldest mosque is located in Haskovo.
There are two theaters in the city: the Drama Theater and the Puppet Theatre.
parks
2 km from the city there is a beautiful natural park "Kenana", with excellent opportunities for recreation and sports.
15 km from Haskovo there is a balneological resort of national importance - Haskovo Mineral Baths. There are 12 here mineral springs with a water temperature of 48.50 °C and an outdoor swimming pool with mineral water. Mineral waters, which are extracted in the resort of Haskovo, allow for effective treatment of a wide variety of diseases. The resort treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the spine, gynecological diseases. Here you can also treat various inflammations, traumatic complications of the musculoskeletal system, as well as mental, neurological injuries and concussions of the brain. Are treated and mineral waters various chronic and occupational diseases. Tourists who have cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases come to the Haskovo resort. The favorable climate of these places also contributes to the treatment of various diseases.
7 km from the city, near the village of Klokotnitsa, there are the remains of the Asen fortress and a monument in honor of the battle near the village of Klokotnitsa.
A Thracian domed tomb from the second half of the 4th century BC was discovered 20 kilometers from Haskovo, near the village of Aleksandrovo. Its walls are covered with paintings of exceptional artistic value.
Bars and restaurants
The central streets of the city are well lit, with numerous shops, cafes, nightclubs. The city also has many restaurants in Bulgarian style with traditional Bulgarian and local cuisine.
city art
Haskovo has a rich cultural tradition. At the end of April, the traditional literary days “South passage” (southern spring) are held here. At the end of May, the festival of folk art "Beautiful Thrace sings and dances" is held in the park "Kenan". At the end of September, a jazz festival is held in Haskovo.
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Thanks to its pedestrianized areas in the center, neat flower beds and magnificent fountains, the city () is a very attractive place for tourists.
The city was founded in the 14th century, and until 1912 Haskovo was mainly inhabited by the Muslim population. Only two of the seven medieval mosques have survived today. One of them - Eski Mosque- is the oldest Muslim mosque in the Balkans. Although the facade of the mosque and its interior has changed several times.
For a long time the city was the center of the tobacco industry in Bulgaria. You can get acquainted with how tobacco was grown in the past in the historical museum, most of the exposition of which is devoted specifically to the production of tobacco in this region.
Pay attention to the collection of old cigars collected in this museum. In the opposite part of the city from the museum is Church of the Holy Mother of God. This is a fine example of Bulgarian Revival architecture in Haskovo. Nearby is the mansion of Alexander Paskalev, also a fine mansion of the 19th century.
Founded by Turkish authorities city of Kurdzhali was named after the legendary commander of the Ottoman Empire, Kyurge Ali, who died in the 14th century during one of the battles in the region. Kurdzhali was for a long time Turkish city However, today most of the city's population has migrated to neighboring Turkey. This fact is partly due to the decline of the once flourishing tobacco industry.
The main attraction of the city is Historical Museum located in a beautiful Turkish era mansion. In the collections of this museum there are exhibits dated back to ancient times.
Haskovo on the map
