District Pazardjik
Pazardzhik Region is located in Southern Bulgaria, in the western part of the Upper Thracian Plain, bounded by the regions of Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv, Smolyan and Sofia. It includes parts of the field between Pazardzhik and Plovdiv, sections of the western Rhodopes, Rila and Sredna Gora Mountains.
Pazardzhik is a well-developed agricultural and industrial region. Its territory is cut across by an international railroad and the Belgrade–Sofia–Istanbul highway, Sofia–Plovdiv–Burgas railroad and Thrace (Trakia) motorway. The region is abundant in water resources. On both sides of the Maritza River and its tributaries the Topolnitza and Luda Yana spread the fertile field of Pazardjik. There are large numbers of dams in the region - Batak, Beglika, Shiroka Polyana, Toshkov Chark, Belmeken, etc. Region is rich of mineral thermal springs - in the towns of Velingrad, Bratzigovo, Kostandovo and the villages of Varvara and Banya (in the vicinity of Panagyurishte). The lovely nature, mineral springs, myriad of rivers and artificial lakes contribute to the development of mountain, rural and ecotourism. Famous mountain resorts are Yundola, Tzigov Chark, Saint Constantine, Atoluka, etc. There is a significant diversity of game species and conditions for the development of hunting tourism on the territory of the region.
Pazardzhik Region also abounds in cultural and historical monuments. Here, the land still keeps the memory of Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines, Turks and Bulgarians. There are remnants of the Thracian settlement of Besapara, Tzepina fortress and some medieval settlements, etc.
Pazardzhik is a well-developed agricultural and industrial region. Its territory is cut across by an international railroad and the Belgrade–Sofia–Istanbul highway, Sofia–Plovdiv–Burgas railroad and Thrace (Trakia) motorway. The region is abundant in water resources. On both sides of the Maritza River and its tributaries the Topolnitza and Luda Yana spread the fertile field of Pazardjik. There are large numbers of dams in the region - Batak, Beglika, Shiroka Polyana, Toshkov Chark, Belmeken, etc. Region is rich of mineral thermal springs - in the towns of Velingrad, Bratzigovo, Kostandovo and the villages of Varvara and Banya (in the vicinity of Panagyurishte). The lovely nature, mineral springs, myriad of rivers and artificial lakes contribute to the development of mountain, rural and ecotourism. Famous mountain resorts are Yundola, Tzigov Chark, Saint Constantine, Atoluka, etc. There is a significant diversity of game species and conditions for the development of hunting tourism on the territory of the region.
Pazardzhik Region also abounds in cultural and historical monuments. Here, the land still keeps the memory of Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines, Turks and Bulgarians. There are remnants of the Thracian settlement of Besapara, Tzepina fortress and some medieval settlements, etc.
Quick facts about District Pazardjik
In Bulgarian (Native transliteraion): Област ПазарджикOther transliteration(s): Pazardzik, Pazardzhik
Region: South-Central planing region of Bulgaria
District: Pazardjik district
Latitude: 42.2000008
Longtitude: 24.3330002
Area Size: 4459km2
Population: 275548 people
Sights & Landmarks District Pazardjik (54) »
Pazardjik: Memorial of Ovanes Savadjayan
Pazardjik: Park Freedom Island
Batak: Church-ossuary St. Nedelya
Dinkata: Monument Kocho Chestimenski
Kalugerovo: St.Nikola Monastery
Rakitovo: Clock tower
Varvara: Church of St. Blessed Varvara
Golyamo Belovo: Belovska basilica
Photos District Pazardjik (435) »
News District Pazardjik (129) »
2015-08-26 Panagyurishte-based company Optix produced system for early warning of forest fires (Accidents)
2015-04-30 New high-tech hospital in town of Panagyurishte (Health)
2014-02-06 A new enterprise for optical electronic equipment started work in Panagurishte (Business)
2014-01-21 Upgrade of the railway section between towns of Pazardzhik and Stamboliyski (Transport)
2013-02-13 Vinprom Peshtera JSC is amomg the largest taxpayers in Bulgaria (Business)
2013-02-07 The government terminated concession for the mineral water spring in Bratsigovo (Business)
2012-12-21 New small hydropower plant will be constructed near village of Gabrovitsa (Business)
2012-10-12 Ognyanovo K starts exploitation of a new reversible two-shaft lime furnace (Business)
2012-03-21 Second attempt for sell assets of the former Stomaneni Trabi factory in town of Septemvri (Business)
2012-03-16 ZMM-Metalik Pazardzhik may soon have nowhere to operate (Business)
External links District Pazardjik
belovo.eu (Belovo)
www.pazardjik.com (Pazardjik)
www.bratsigovo.net (Bratsigovo)
bulgaria.domino.bg (Pazardjik)
www.pazardjik.bg (Pazardjik)
Visit to Bulgaria - Pazardjik (Pazardjik)
www.pz.government.bg (Pazardjik)
www.obspazardzhik.com (Pazardjik)
rdvr.pazardjik.com (Pazardjik)
pzhistory.info (Pazardjik)