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Things to see in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria): 6 places and when to go
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria with around 143,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), History (1), With kids (1). The best known are Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Neolithic Dwellings Museum and Rose Museum. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 42.4231, 25.6227
- Population
- About 143,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · History (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 156 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stara Zagora
The places in and around Stara Zagora, 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.
- Thracian Tomb of KazanlakVaulted-brickwork tomb in Kazanlak, Bulgaria29 km
- Neolithic Dwellings MuseumMuseum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria1.0 km
- Rose MuseumMuseum in Bulgaria29 km
- Stara Zagora ZooZoo in Bulgaria2.0 km
- History Museum, Stara ZagoraMuseum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria573 m
- Mineral Bath YagodaHot spring bath14 km
When to go to Stara Zagora
The best time to visit Stara Zagora 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.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:05
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In May, 6 of the 6 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 Stara Zagora
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 156 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
- Haskovo9 places54 km
- Sliven18 places65 km
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places74 km
- Plovdiv25 places78 km
- Lovech6 places109 km
- Shumen11 places142 km
And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stara Zagora?
The best known: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Neolithic Dwellings Museum, Rose Museum, Stara Zagora Zoo, History Museum, Stara Zagora. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stara Zagora?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Stara Zagora?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stara Zagora as the destination and these 6 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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