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Things to see in Haskovo (Bulgaria): 9 places and when to go
Haskovo is a town in Bulgaria with around 80,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (4), History (3), Architecture (1). The best known are Perperikon, Thracian tomb of Aleksandrovo and Monument of the Holy Mother of God. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 41.9438, 25.5633
- Population
- About 80,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (4) · History (3) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 175 km as the crow flies
What to see in Haskovo
The places in and around Haskovo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- PerperikonArchaeological site in Bulgaria27 km
- Thracian tomb of AleksandrovoThracian burial mound and tomb15 km
- Monument of the Holy Mother of GodThe tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in the world1.9 km
- Garbav most, HarmanliBridge in Harmanli, Bulgaria28 km
- House of Penyo PenevMuseum in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria13 km
- ST715 Bryagovo - Mineralni BaniHiking25 km
- ST716 Mineralni bani - HaskovoHiking9.5 km
- ST717 Haskovo - DinevoHiking6.4 km
- ST718 Dinevo - HarmanliHiking20 km
When to go to Haskovo
The best time to visit Haskovo is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:09
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In May, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Haskovo
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 175 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stara Zagora6 places54 km
- Plovdiv25 places71 km
- Sliven18 places103 km
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places127 km
- Lovech6 places150 km
- Burgas13 places170 km
And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Haskovo?
The best known: Perperikon, Thracian tomb of Aleksandrovo, Monument of the Holy Mother of God, Garbav most, Harmanli, House of Penyo Penev. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Haskovo?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Haskovo?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 175 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Haskovo as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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