Haskovo – Bulgarias New York
Situated at the foot of the Eastern Rhodope mountain range Haskovo is one of the oldest settlements in Bulgaria dating back to well over 7000 years. You can get a magnificent view of the town from the nearby Hill of Youth which also has perched at the top the modern 32 metre high statue of Our Lady and the infant Jesus. As you look down from here you can also get a good look at one of the oldest mosques in Europe the Eski Camii with its unmistakeable slightly inclined minaret.
There is a variety of activites that you can enjoy in Haskovo. In the centre there is the town museum which holds interesting exhibitions throughout the year and if you are here during the end of September you will be treated to the carnival atmosphere of the the annual jazz festival. Then there is shopping! There are shops galore here selling all the latest fashion accessories and much more.
During Turkish rule this place was referred to as the ‘clean town’ and it is not hard to understand why everywhere you go everything seems to look so fresh including the restaurants; cafes; monuments; statues; right down to the quaint pedestranised streets.
You can stay in a good 3 star hotel in the centre of town for as little as 15 euros per night if you would like to spoil yourself you can stay in a more luxurious one for about 40 euros a night.
Many international companies have started to invest heavily in Haskovo and property prices particularly amongst commercial enterprises have increased considerably. However you can still buy land and property in the surrounding villages that are close to dams lakes and wildlife for as little as 9 000 euros.
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