Haskovo is one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria. Various peoples have lived here: first, the Thracian civilization flourished, then the Proto-Bulgarians built fortresses to protect the borders of their state. The Haskovo region also played an important role in the Bulgarian National Revival.

Sights of Haskovo
Haskovo is one of the most interesting cities in Bulgaria, boasting numerous architectural landmarks. Most of the buildings were constructed relatively recently.

Here you can see a monument dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. This impressive statue stands 31 meters tall. A small chapel is located in the pedestal beneath the statue.

Next to the statue is a 30-meter-tall bell tower, built in 2010 with donations from local residents. At the top of the tower is an observation deck and eight bells, weighing a total of over a ton. Another iconic architectural landmark of the city is the Clock Tower, built in the early 19th century as a symbol of the city’s economic recovery.

In 1913, local authorities decided to demolish it, but in 2012, the tower was restored. It rises 23 meters, is constructed of hewn Uzundzhovo stone, and is adorned with three clock faces. The clock bell hangs at the top of the tower and was cast at the legendary British foundry Whitechapel, which also made the bells for Big Ben and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Haskovo is home to the Historical Museum, which contains over 120,000 artifacts related to the cultural heritage of the prehistoric, classical, and medieval periods. Among the museum’s most notable exhibits are two goblets in the style of Trojan pottery, dating back to the 1st century BC. The museum also houses a significant collection of ancient and medieval coins. The ethnographic section displays copper vessels, national costumes, fabrics, jewelry, as well as tools for agriculture and crafts, and folk art.