On September 6, 1975, the largest Planetarium with a national astronomical observatory in Bulgaria opened its doors in Smolyan. Smolyan is a tourist centre in

The National Astronomical Observatory (NAO) Rozhen is the largest astronomical observatory on the Balkan Peninsula and in Southeast Europe. It is an ideal place for

Have you heard the legend of Orpheus, the mythical Thracian singer whose music enchanted wild animals and even made trees fall silent? The story tells

The Byzantine Basilica located in the village of Gela is an early Christian religious complex situated in the Manastira area, close to the old church

The Thracian Fortress, also known as “Gradishte,” is an archaeological site located 3.5 km southwest of the village of Gela. The fortress dates back to

Trigrad, Shiroka Laka Village, Smolyan, Pamporovo Trigrad Trigrad, located 35 km south of Gela, is the most beautiful attraction in the southwestern Rhodope Mountains, with

Devil’s Throat Cave, Haramiyska Cave, Yagodina Cave, Lednitsata Cave, Uhlovitsa Cave, Garga Dere Cave. Devil’s Throat Cave: Located in the Trigrad Gorge, 35 km west

Discover the numerous churches and chapels located in and around the village of Gela. The village itself boasts two churches, while there are approximately 35

The story of Orpheus is a tale from mythology. Orpheus was the son of Calliope and Eagar, and he was renowned for his musical and