Guidebook for Banite
Sightseeing
Perperikon is one of the most ancient monumental megalithic structures, entirely carved into the rocks. Religious activity at the top of the cliff began in the 5th century BC. Must see! :)
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Perperikon - Ancient sanctuary city Perperikon
ulitsa "Perperikon"Perperikon is one of the most ancient monumental megalithic structures, entirely carved into the rocks. Religious activity at the top of the cliff began in the 5th century BC. Must see! :)
The sanctuary is a massive rock structure and its top is a truncated pyramid. The complex comprises two sarcophagi, a rectangular bed for the main altar, and a three-metre-deep well. Must visit! :)
Tatul
The sanctuary is a massive rock structure and its top is a truncated pyramid. The complex comprises two sarcophagi, a rectangular bed for the main altar, and a three-metre-deep well. Must visit! :)
Here you will find Yagodina Cave - the longest cave in the Rhodope Mountains (8.05 km) and the Devil’s Throat Cave - the highest underground waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula (42 m). Impressive! :)
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Yagodina
Here you will find Yagodina Cave - the longest cave in the Rhodope Mountains (8.05 km) and the Devil’s Throat Cave - the highest underground waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula (42 m). Impressive! :)
The bridge was built in 1515 - 1518 upon the remains of an ancient Roman bridge on the road, linking the Aegean region with Northern Thracian valley through the Makaza pass. Great place for picnic! :)
Ardino
The bridge was built in 1515 - 1518 upon the remains of an ancient Roman bridge on the road, linking the Aegean region with Northern Thracian valley through the Makaza pass. Great place for picnic! :)
The natural cliff massif where the fortress is situated comprises an area of 12 hectares. Its strategic location and natural defenses explain why it has been used since the days of the Thracians. :)
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Assen's Fortress
The natural cliff massif where the fortress is situated comprises an area of 12 hectares. Its strategic location and natural defenses explain why it has been used since the days of the Thracians. :)
The Rhodope peak “Snezhanka” stands at 1,926 m in height. The resort of Pamporovo is situated at the foot of the peak. Gorgeous view from the top of the tower. Strongly recommend! :)
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Pamporovo
The Rhodope peak “Snezhanka” stands at 1,926 m in height. The resort of Pamporovo is situated at the foot of the peak. Gorgeous view from the top of the tower. Strongly recommend! :)
Chudnite Mostove (The Wonderful Bridges) is a rock phenomenon. In the past the bridges had been one entire cave, formed under the destructive activity of the river waters. Breathtaking!
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Chudnite Mostove Wonder Bridges
Chudnite Mostove (The Wonderful Bridges) is a rock phenomenon. In the past the bridges had been one entire cave, formed under the destructive activity of the river waters. Breathtaking!
Zlatograd Ethnographic Areal Complex is an open-air museum which is also part of the everyday life of local people.
Zlatograd
Zlatograd Ethnographic Areal Complex is an open-air museum which is also part of the everyday life of local people.
Arts & Culture
The only one entirely preserved skeleton of a hyena found in Bulgaria, as well as the only one entirely preserved head of a sabre-toothed tiger (Smilodon) are here.
Paleontological Museum of Asenovgrad
35 ul. "Slivnitsa"The only one entirely preserved skeleton of a hyena found in Bulgaria, as well as the only one entirely preserved head of a sabre-toothed tiger (Smilodon) are here.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Rozhen is located on the Rhodope peak of Rozhen, at an altitude of 1,750 m. The observatory was established in 1981.
Rożen
The National Astronomical Observatory of Rozhen is located on the Rhodope peak of Rozhen, at an altitude of 1,750 m. The observatory was established in 1981.
Smilyan is best known for its particularly tasty beans. There is Beans museum where you can glue a bean and become part of an exhibit made from over 9500 beans, a record worth of the Guinness Book. :)
Smilyan
Smilyan is best known for its particularly tasty beans. There is Beans museum where you can glue a bean and become part of an exhibit made from over 9500 beans, a record worth of the Guinness Book. :)