Les meilleurs endroits à visiter à Stara Zagora

Stara Zagora's Essential Treasures

Stara Zagora offers a dense concentration of historical layers, from the UNESCO-listed Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak and the royal Tomb of Seuthes III to the extensive Roman ruins of Augusta Traiana. The city center preserves an ancient forum and intricate mosaics, while the nearby Balkan Mountains host the brutalist Buzludzha Monument and the gold-domed Shipka Memorial Church. Natural sites like the Petrified Wedding rock formations and the expansive Ayazmoto Park zoo complement the region’s rich archaeological landscape.

Stara Zagora's Essential Treasures — Carte

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Vkamenenata svatba

Natural volcanic rock formations resembling a wedding procession, located near the village of Meden Kladenets.

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Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork "beehive" tomb that is located near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria.

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Buzludzha Monument

The Monument House of the Bulgarian Communist Party, also known as the Buzludzha Monument (), was built on Buzludzha Peak in central…

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Eski-Dzamia

A 15th-century Ottoman mosque that now houses the Museum of Religions, built over a medieval Christian church and an ancient Thracian sanctuary.

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Park Mol

A multi-level shopping complex in Stara Zagora featuring international retail brands, a supermarket, and a cinema.

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Shipka Memorial Church

An Eastern Orthodox memorial church built in the 17th-century Russian style, featuring seventeen bells and distinctive golden domes.

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Ostrusha mound

The Ostrusha mound is a Thracian burial tumulus near the Bulgarian town of Shipka. It was constructed in the middle of the 4th century BCE.

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Tomb of Seuthes III

The Tomb of Seuthes III is located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Seuthes III was the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from c. 331 to c. 300…

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Roman mosaic

Well-preserved floor mosaics from the Roman city of Augusta Traiana, showcasing geometric and figurative patterns.

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Roman baths

Excavated remains of the thermal bath complex from the Roman city of Augusta Traiana, including parts of the hypocaust heating system.

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Anticen forum

The monumental administrative and social center of ancient Augusta Traiana, featuring a stone-paved square and an auditorium for public gatherings.

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Anticni termi

Ancient Roman thermal baths located within the archaeological reserve of Augusta Traiana.

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Ezero "Zagorka"

A recreational lake located next to the historic Zagorka Brewery, featuring walking paths and boat rentals.

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Zelen klin Park

An urban green space in the eastern part of the city, used for walking, sports, and outdoor recreation.

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Zoopark

Situated in Ayazmoto Park, this zoo houses over 400 animals across 80 species, including brown bears, tigers, and diverse bird life.