Landmarks
What you can see
Tatul (shrine)
Tattoo is a rock-cult complex near the village Tattoo, (Municipality of Momchilgrad), called by the local population Kayabashi (from Turkish: Stone head).
This is a prehistoric cult site, on whose territory is located one of the most puzzling megalithic monuments on the territory of Bulgaria - a sarcophagus in the shape of a truncated pyramid, which has no analogue among the many megalithic monuments registered by archaeologists on the territory of Bulgaria and around the world. This is the best preserved temple a complex cut into a monolithic rock.[1]
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Perperikon
Butterfly, called and Perperikon, is an early historical, ancient and medieval stone complex in Eastern Rhodopes, in the territory of Bulgaria, consisting of a large megalithic sanctuary from the VI - V millennium BC, monuments from antiquity and medieval fortress. It is believed that at the Thracians, Perperek is a sacred rock city, capital and fortress with a royal palace. Later they lived here Romans, goth, Romans and Bulgarians.
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Kayabashi fortress
The Thracian fortress is located in the area "Kayabash"/"Stone Head", 1.65 km northwest in a straight line from the village of Oreshari. It is built at the end of a rocky plateau with steep western, northwestern and northeastern slopes. The most convenient access to the fortification is from the southeast along the flat ridge of the hill. There is also access to the fortress from the south despite the steep slope.
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Rock niches in the "Kovan kaya" massif
Kovan kaya (translated from the local Turkish dialect, the name means The Bee Rock) is a prehistoric cult complex, which in later eras was reused by the ancient Thracians, located south of the village Dolno Cherkovishte in Eastern Rhodopes.
The place is announced for natural landmark in 1972. The complex is located in the area of the middle course of the river Arda, in the lands of the villages Beekeepers and Dolno Cherkovishte. The area where the complex is located is rich in archaeological sites - nearby is the Thracian sanctuary of Aul Kaya, as well as other prehistoric sites such as Hambar Kaya, Beygir Kaya and the cult complexes in the village lands Nuts and Beekeepers.[1]
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Fortress Monek
It is important to start the ascent early in the morning. For the summer, it is recommended that this be done no later than 8:00 a.m. or in the evening after 6:00 p.m. The departure is from the town of Kardzhali in the direction of the village of Shiroko Pole - there is a sign for the detour to the fortress itself. There is also a trek on foot, most of the time being outdoors and in the sun, so it is good to time your visit with the heat during the day.
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A stone wedding
The natural phenomenon is located near the town of Kardzhali, 5 kilometers in the direction of the village of Zimzelen. There are brown signs telling you where to stop in the town itself and then on the road before the village. There is an extension made where you have to leave the vehicle. Then you take a path, on the left of the road - indicated by a sign, to a small ravine. You climb up the other side of the gully and after about 15 minutes the path will lead you to a place with a view of an impressive composition of tens of meters high rock formations
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Stone mushrooms
The natural phenomenon is located about 30 km away. from the town of Kardzhali and about 10 km. from the Perperikon Archaeological Complex and this is a good opportunity to see the two sites together. The place can be reached by car. The rock formations are located east of the village of Beli Plast, next to the road connecting Kardzhali with Haskovo. However, the pavement is good and it is not a problem to visit.
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Meander of the Arda river near the village of Star
The most photographed meander of the Arda River is located in
direction Kardjali - Ardino - set the navigation for the village of Star
Reader. The infamous bend of the Arda River is located there. A little
before the village there is a widening of the road for cars. Get off and sit
enjoy the view from the road. There is a caravan nearby where
you can order a grill, salad, fries or just
soft drink.
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Devil's Bridge
The distance from
Kardzhali to Ardino is about 40 kilometers. In himself
the town of Ardino has a turnoff for the village of Dyadovtsi and many more
signposts for the Devil's Bridge. It's the way
paved next to the bridge itself and has a small but
convenient parking. Envision food because there is
several gazebos with fountains where you can cook and
eat what you brought.
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Shaitan dere
Also known as the Devil's Canyon, it is a canyon located along the Arda River, immediately after the wall of the Cold Well dam, near the village of Rabovo. The steep cliffs, the result of solidified volcanic lava of the nearby, long-extinct volcano "St. Ilia", form a characteristic gorge, unique to Bulgaria.
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Rope bridge near the village of Lisitsite
Go down to
Shiroko Pole village and ask the locals for the way to the longest
rope bridge in Bulgaria. The section of the road outside the village is not
paved, so you have to park your car on the side
on the road and continue on foot. The walk is about 20 minutes,
with views of the rocky spurs of the hill to the right,
on which the impregnable fortress "Monyak" towered.
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Roman villa "Armira
City of Ivaylovgrad, after
"Ladzha" district has
signposts,
a convenient parking lot has been built
to the object itself.
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Chit Kaya
After the village of Foxes you can
continue your way to the Thracian
"Chit kaya" sanctuary and the rock face of
his guardian. However, to find them,
you will need both the strength and guidance of
local people if you haven't hired one
tour guide. It's for this route
it is recommended that you provide a dry
a pack of food and more water. You are as much
as close to civilization as it is far from
her!
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Temple of the Great Mother Goddess
The cave
"Utroba" near the village of Nenkovo - located 25 km. from the town of Kardzhali in the direction
Nenkovo village. A mandatory condition for this route is the ascent to
Utrobata cave should be early in the morning, wear comfortable shoes and wear
water. There are signs indicating the direction, but you have to leave the car
off the road and the last part of the route is walked along
beautiful wide forest path – takes about 1 hour but can be longer if
you stop at the gazebos on the side of the path.
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Harman kaya
It is located 13 km. From the village
Equal and can be combined with a visit to
the sanctuary of Orpheus near the village of Tatul, and then the village
the temple of Muslim Aliani "Elmal Baba Teke".
To visit Harman kaya there is a well maintained
paved road, but the last part is a walk among
beautiful forest - no more than 20 min. Comfortable shoes and
you will need water.
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The wooden mosque in the village of Podkova
The Mosque of the Seven
momi", also known as the "Wooden Mosque" - located in the Eastern Rhodopes - the village of Podkova
about 30 km. from the town of Kardjali on the way to the border crossing
"Scissors". It was built in 1428.
The picturesque village that sheltered her for centuries
OK, it is located in the municipality of Kirkovo.
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Medieval Monastery "St. John the Forerunner"
It is located in the city of Kardzhali, "Veselchane" district,
against the management of the traffic police. In the Middle Ages it was essential
spiritual center of the region "Ahridos" - that's what it was called today
Kardzhali district. Today, the monastery complex "St. John the Forerunner"
is a cultural monument and an active Orthodox church. From himself
monastery, there is an impressive view of the so-called "Vodno
mirror" built along the Arda River.
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Medieval Monastery "Pope Martinova Dupka"
It is located in the town of Kardzhali, in the quarter
"View" in front of a convenient parking lot.
Easily accessible with a beautiful yard,
where to sit, relax and
to enjoy
the surrounding beauty.
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Medieval Cromlech Monastery
Close to town
Madjarovo is located next to a village
Dolni Glavanak. It was discovered there
the only Cromlech in Bulgaria.
This is a facility built by
vertically beaten large stone
blocks and is one of the brightest
representatives of the megalithic
culture in Bulgaria.
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Medieval fortress "Luitsa""
It is located 5 km.
southwest of Ivaylovgrad and not far from the Roman one
"Armira" villa, but you will move on an unpaved road
way. It is one of the best preserved Bulgarian
medieval fortresses and one of the largest in
Eastern Rhodopes. It is also known by the name
"The Marble City"
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Thracian sanctuary Eagle Rocks”
The exit for it is located immediately
before the sign for entering the town of Ardino. There is a signpost
sign, you travel by car for most of the
the road, but you have to turn aside and the last 10-15
minutes to walk to reach the place.
The walk is pleasant because you are surrounded by picturesque
Forest.
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The church "St. St. Constantine and Elena""
Near the village of Dolno Lukovo - the village
located about 20 km. from
Ivaylovgrad is the oldest
unrestored working church in
Bulgaria.
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Elmal baba teke v. Bivolyane"
It is located approx
30 km. in the direction of the town of Kardjali - the town of Momchilgrad - the village of Bivolyane. It's called Teke
a ritual complex of buildings, of which a heptagonal temple plays an important role
tomb. It is a temple built on a grave of a respected dignitary
or a sage (dervish) revered by the local Muslim population. This one
a complex of buildings includes an abode of dervishes (sages), a madrasah (girls'
religious school) and two premises, adjacent to each other, in which there are
a total of seven graves - turbe. This turbe has no analogue in Bulgaria.
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