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Gela Village

Gela is a mythical village, full of legends and sights to be seen and also a place for people who want to refresh themselves from everyday stress and enjoy as Orpheus did many years ago.

Pamporovo

Pamporovo is most known for skiing and snowboarding, but cross-country skiing has become more popular over the past few years. More and more paths are made every year for cross-country tours.

Thracian Sanctuaries

In recent decades many new discoveries of the Thracian culture have been excavated within this mountainous region

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A Picture Tour of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains

The Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria are rich in history and full of places to explore.

The newly discovered Early Christian Church in Thracian City of Perperikon in Southern Bulgaria. Photos: bTV

Largest Ancient Christian Church Discovered in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains

A Christian Church from the 5th century was recently discovered in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains during excavations of the ancient city of Perperikon. The Sega Daily reports that archaeologists have classifiedRead More …

Batak lake (dam) at sunrise, Rhodopes, Bulgaria.

5 Favorite Spots in the Rhodope Mountains

There’s no denying that Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, the mountain range in the country’s southeast, are stunning. But given the size of the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountain range—the beautiful landscape covers 5,689Read More …

Kaynak Piper Band Concert

Exporting Rhodopean Bagpipe Tradition to the United States

Kaynak Piper Band’s mission is to make it possible for people all of the world to feel the magic of the kaba gaida (the Rhodope Mountain bagpipe). They are makingRead More …

Night Sky Over Rhodope Mountain Church

Rhodope-Set “Radiogram” Finishes Up In Poland

Directed and scripted by Rouzie Hassanova, the Polish-Bulgarian-Turkish feature film, “Radiogram”, heads to Poland for post-production. Filming began last July 2015 primarily in a remote village in the Rhodope Mountains ofRead More …

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Rhodope Mountain Attractions

Thracian Sanctuaries
Situated on a rocky ridge above the village of Gorna Krepost in the Eastern Rhodopes lies the lost Thracian sanctuary of Perperikon. Perperikon was the site of a famous Temple of Dionysus, the god of wine.

The ancient ruins of Tatul are located on top of a hill with a panoramic view of the surrounding Eastern Rhodopes. Tatul was an important spiritual place for the Thracians and the site of ritual sacrifices.

Belintash, a Thracian sanctuary near the village of Mostovo, is a favorite site for extra sensitive people who can feel a special strong positive energy field.
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Canyon of Waterfalls
To maximize your experience. It’s recommended to visit the Canyon of Waterfalls in early summer when the water levels are at there peak or mid autumn when fall foliage colors are vibrant and pristine. Besides the winter season, the rest of the year offers lovely conditions for hiking, fishing, biking and most outdoor activities. READ MORE
Bachkovo Monastery
Being easily accessible from many vantage points, Bachkovo Monastery is the second most visited monastery in Bulgaria. The estate is just under 8000 square meters and sits at 440 meters above sea level. The grounds consist of two yards and four churches with 18 chapels still used today for rites of passages, congregations, weddings and baptisms.READ MORE
Wonderful Bridges (Chudnite Mostove)
In this terrain of limestone, a unique landscape has been created by the process of aggressive erosion. Under this region of the Rhodope Mountains, the geographical traits of limestone have made it common to find massive landscape features such as gorges, buttes, sink holes, jagged ridges, and other rock phenomenons. READ MORE
Shiroka Laka Village
Take in the festivities here at the village. Shiroka Laka is legendary for its traditional but unique folklore, music and dances. Shiroka Laka has had a long history of music and artistry flowing through its veins. Some of Bulgaria’s most famous singers, composers, and instrumentalist have been born and raised in the Shiroka Laka district. READ MORE
Zlatograd
Zlatograd is a charming village located in the Smolyan Province of the Rhodope Mountains only 2 km from the Greek border and 60 km southeast of Smolyan. Between the years of 1867 and 1912 under the rule of the Ottoman Empire the area of the township was known as Daridere. Remittance of that era still remain with its numbers historic buildings and 19th century Orthodox churches including a town mosque.READ MORE

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