This place, comfortably located in the valley of the Struma River, is reliably protected on three sides by mountains, whose names are Pirin, Ripa, Mount Vlahina. The city, surrounded by pristine forests, famous for a variety of flora and fauna, is located 100 kilometers from Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria.
The city called Blagoevgrad, unlike the tourist Vratsa with temperate continental climatic conditions, is characterized by a continental-Mediterranean mild climate. It is one of the most popular balneological resorts in Bulgaria, in which there are about 30 mineral healing springs.
The article provides some information about the wonderful city of Bulgaria - Blagoevgrad.
A brief history of the development of the city
Until 1502, at the place where the city of Blagoevgrad is located today, there was Skaptopara (the ancient Thracian village). It was later conquered by the Romans.
Over the period of its existence, the city has changed its name more than once: it was originally called Gorna Dzhumaya, after which it became a Banya, and then was renamed Blagoevgrad. The significance of this city in the history of the state is great. During the Turkish yoke (from the 15th century), the main fortress was located in this place.
In 1878, like other Bulgarian cities, it became the center for national unity. He was also a stronghold of the popular movement for the liberation of the state from the Turkish yoke. In 1912, managed to get the long-awaited release. In the same year, the Greek army occupied the city twice. Since 1919, the revival of Blagoevgrad began (schools and higher institutions appeared, the first newspapers were printed, electricity began to be circulated in the city). Since 1945, after the end of the war, the city became a peaceful, quiet resort town, where its inhabitants enjoyed various crafts and tobacco cultivation.
What to see in Blagoevgrad today can be found further in the article.
Specifications
Blagoevgrad is a Bulgarian city located in the southwestern territory of the state. It is the administrative center of the Blagoevgrad region. In church-administrative terms, it belongs to the Nevrokop diocese, the center of which is the city of Gotse Delchev. The population is 76 thousand people (2011 statistics).
Prior to its modern name, as noted above, it was Gorna Jumaya. He became Blagoevgrad in 1981. It is named after Dimitar Blagoev - the leader of the Bulgarian Democratic Party.
sights
Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) is rich not only in beautiful picturesque landscapes of numerous city parks and gardens, but also in wonderful architecture created in the Renaissance and fully conveying the atmosphere of those times. Especially many buildings of that time were preserved in the beautiful residential area of Varosha, which was erected in the XVIII-XIX centuries on the eastern bank of the river. Bystric. Until today, it has been preserved almost in its original form. This is the most interesting and popular area of the city among tourists. Even the building of the historical city museum corresponds to that era. It is worth noting that the word "varosha" in one of the many interpretations is translated as "old city".
In the city of Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) there are many historical monuments, among which the monuments to Cyril and Methodius, Gotse Delchev, Peyo Yavorov, Iljo Voivode are especially significant.
The art galleries and the house-museum "George Izmirliev-Makedoncheto" are interesting. Theaters are popular among local residents and visiting tourists: opera, puppet, drama. Nikola Vaptsarova. The main religious attractions are the churches "St. Dimitar", "Introduction of the Virgin", "St. Michael the Archangel" and others.
The city of Bulgaria Blagoevgrad is the largest university center. There are 2 higher educational institutions - universities: American and Southwest them. Neophyte Rilsky.
Attractions of the surroundings
The outskirts of the city amaze tourists with their Stob pyramids, concentrated in the countryside called Stob. Each of the pyramids is crowned with a huge stone. This area of about 7.5 hectares has been officially named a natural landmark.
Near Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria), on the northwestern slope of Rila (mountains), there is a wonderful resort area Bodrost, which welcomes guests from all over the world throughout the year. Here you can rent a bungalow or a house for outdoor recreation. This place is suitable for relaxation both in summer and in winter.
The natural resources of the surroundings are rich and diverse.
The importance of the city in the country's economy
One of the most economically developed cities in Bulgaria is Blagoevgrad. It houses the tobacco plant and the Pirinskoye Pivo plant. The city is crossed by the large Struma motorway, as well as the international railway line that connects Greece with Europe.
The Bulgarian city is also popular as a magnificent balneological resort with numerous mineral springs.