Yambol is one of the most ancient cities in Bulgaria. Near the city are dozens of Neolithic burial mounds, artifacts from which are kept not only in Balkan museums but also in the famous Louvre.

Yambol Attractions
The Church of St. George was built in 1737 and reflects the style of its era. Due to the Ottoman ban on constructing buildings taller than mosques, it is low (18 meters) and long (30 meters). The church’s exterior is unremarkable, but the interior is striking in its rich architectural detail. Worth noting is the iconostasis, created in 1897, as well as the magnificent frescoes that have adorned the walls since 1935. A balcony extends almost the entire perimeter of the main building.

Liberation Square is home to the second largest mosque in Bulgaria, called “Eski.” It was built in 1373 after the Ottoman Empire captured Yambol. The interior of the temple contains stunning murals dating back to the 17th century.

The mosque’s distinctive features include a massive central dome framed by enormous columns and four arches supporting it on all four sides. Eski Mosque is one of Yambol’s most impressive buildings and is considered its symbol.

Just 50 meters west of the Eski Mosque is the Yambol Historical Museum, housed in one of the two-story buildings that make up most of the city’s central section. The museum houses a rich collection of approximately 100,000 exhibits, chronicling the region’s history from prehistoric times to the present day. It also houses a rich numismatic collection.