You are looking for a place where you can break away from the routine of the big city and at the same time not be at the “end of the world”, but again among the splendor and luxury of the new age. Stara Zagora can offer you a lot of all this.
The city is located 209 km. by road and 250 km. by rail from the capital Sofia. To get to it, you pass through the Staro Zagora field. He can travel there by car, bus or train. In the eastern part of the Upper Thracian lowland, surrounded by Sarnena Sredna Gora, the Monastery Heights, the Sakar Planina, the Chirpan Heights, the Svetiilii Heights, next to the Bedechka River, Stara Zagora will surprise even the biggest admirers of natural beauty. Its location is so attractive that it is as if this city has thought of each of its guests.
Staying in the city or its surroundings, do not miss to visit Stara Zagora restaurants, see here. They have also prepared pleasant surprises, a warm welcome and wonderful feasts.
The region of Stara Zagora is 196 m above sea level, which explains the transient continental climate with a sea breeze from the Mediterranean Sea. Winter is mild and warm, and summer is moderate and pleasant. All this is due to the wonderful location next to Sredna Gora, which protects from cold north-east and north winds.
Even if you stumble upon this place by accident, there are sights that you should not miss. Yeah, they’re like that:
Bereket settlement mound – located in the western part of Kolyo Ganchev district. It represents a large prehistoric settlement. The mound reaches a height of 17 meters and a diameter of 250 meters. The settlement appeared on the right bank of the Bereketska River and next to Sarnena Gora.
One of the attractions in the List of 100 National Tourist Sites is the Neolithic Dwellings Museum. The two Neolithic settlements have existed since the sixth millennium BC. To this day, they are preserved in excellent condition. Ceramic vessels were found in them, and today the museum exhibits an exhibit that is permanently on display and is called: “Prehistoric Art in Staro Zagorsko”. It keeps unique exhibits from different eras.
If you are hungry after walking around the museum, you can always visit one of the restaurants in Stara Zagora, rest and continue to the forum of the ancient Roman city – Augusta Traiana. This place is an archaeological site. It is located again in the central part of Stara Zagora, where is the square itself with an amphitheater auditorium. At this place, guests will glimpse from afar the old fortress walls remaining from the former medieval city, the southern facade of thermae, gates and towers, as well as the western entrance of Augusta Traiana. The city dates back to the 3rd century and has an area of 7 decares. Nowadays, a grandstand has been erected for spectators, which serves to organize a variety of events. If there is one, don’t miss it. The memories of such an experience will be lasting and strong. Stay in Stara Zagora establishments to seal the whole picture of the experience. Restaurants, hotels, cafes and pizzerias work for the comfort of customers.