Guidebook for Staro myasto
Sightseeing
Also called the Machu Picchu of Europe. Perperikon is an ancient hilltop fortress & shrine with evidence of occupation going back to before the pyramids were built. In the copper age it was used as a temple to the sun God, later Thracians and Greeks used it as the temple of Dionysus... As was the case in Delphi, this site featured an oracle where Alexander the Great was said to have been told that he would conquer the known world and where Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus's father was told his son would become the first emperor of Rome.
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Perperikon - Ancient sanctuary city Perperikon
ulitsa "Perperikon"Also called the Machu Picchu of Europe. Perperikon is an ancient hilltop fortress & shrine with evidence of occupation going back to before the pyramids were built. In the copper age it was used as a temple to the sun God, later Thracians and Greeks used it as the temple of Dionysus... As was the case in Delphi, this site featured an oracle where Alexander the Great was said to have been told that he would conquer the known world and where Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus's father was told his son would become the first emperor of Rome.
Said to be the tomb of Orpheus this surface tomb, of which only a couple have been discovered, is indeed a rare structure for the period in which it was constructed.
Tatul - Orpheus sanctuary of the Thrace
Said to be the tomb of Orpheus this surface tomb, of which only a couple have been discovered, is indeed a rare structure for the period in which it was constructed.
Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Unsurprisingly there are ample historic sights to see including one of the best preserved amphitheaters which still exists, an exquisitely quaint old town and beautiful views of the town and mountains from one of the inner city, hilltops.
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Plovdiv
Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Unsurprisingly there are ample historic sights to see including one of the best preserved amphitheaters which still exists, an exquisitely quaint old town and beautiful views of the town and mountains from one of the inner city, hilltops.
Assen's Fortress
Харман Кая
The Petritsoni Monastery or Monastery of the Mother of God Petritzonitissa in Bulgaria is an important monument of Christian architecture and one of the largest and oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Europe.
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BACHKOVSKI MANASTIR
The Petritsoni Monastery or Monastery of the Mother of God Petritzonitissa in Bulgaria is an important monument of Christian architecture and one of the largest and oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Europe.
Parks & Nature
Kardzhali Reservoir
"The wonderous bridge" is a collection of natural arches that are up to 50 meters high and provide for beautiful views and a lovely place to stroll in the Rhodope mountains..
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Chudnite Mostove Wonder Bridges
"The wonderous bridge" is a collection of natural arches that are up to 50 meters high and provide for beautiful views and a lovely place to stroll in the Rhodope mountains..
The highest peak in the region boasts beautiful views of the Mediterranean on clear days. To get there requires a reasonably easy 4 hour hike to the top...
Veikata
The highest peak in the region boasts beautiful views of the Mediterranean on clear days. To get there requires a reasonably easy 4 hour hike to the top...
Everything Else
Approximately 2 hours from our property guests can catch the short ferry ride to the gorgeous island of Thasos. Boasting fabulous beaches and ample history and nature Thasos is located just off the coast and a day trip to this beautiful island is certainly worth it!
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Thasos
Approximately 2 hours from our property guests can catch the short ferry ride to the gorgeous island of Thasos. Boasting fabulous beaches and ample history and nature Thasos is located just off the coast and a day trip to this beautiful island is certainly worth it!
Arts & Culture
The Regional Museum of History in the town of Kardzhali functions on the territory of Eastern Rhodopes, Southern Bulgaria. It was established in the year of 1965 in order to study and preserve the cultural values, all carrying the historical significance and memory of this region.
Kardzhali Center
The Regional Museum of History in the town of Kardzhali functions on the territory of Eastern Rhodopes, Southern Bulgaria. It was established in the year of 1965 in order to study and preserve the cultural values, all carrying the historical significance and memory of this region.