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mirchica Says: In the stars hall of the Planetarium are shown more than 70 programs(sessions ) - programs-tails for the kids , learning sessions and thematic for a wide auditory There are programs for foreign guests - Russian,French,German,English,Greek and Turkish.There is a cycle of...
mirchica Says: Regional historical museum was discover in 1935 and this is the biggest and the oldest in the middle RhodopiIt has around 150 000 museum articles found in the years in the Rhodopi Mountain.In the exposition there are archeological ,historical and cultural objects.The...
mirchica Says: Uhlovitsa is the name of the cave in an area called Blue Pools near Smolyan.It is one of the 100 national touristic places in Bulgaria.Its length is around 460m , 330 of them are well-explored. It is located 1040m above the sea level.The temperature is 10-11 degrees.You can...
mirchica Says: This is the highest peak near Pamporovo(ski resort)-1926m.On the peak there is TV tower.On the top there is a cafe where a wonderful view opens out to the mountains Rhodopi,Rila and Pirin.Even if the wheather is fine you can see the White Sea.
bijo69 Says: The popular ski resort of Pamporovo is situated only 15km to the North of Smolyan and if you're into skiing it's the place to go. Otherwise you can also just take the lift up to the Snezhanka tower from where you have fantastic vistas over the surrounding area or go...
bijo69 Says: The planetarium in Smolyan was the first of its kind i found in Bulgaria. It has a couple of different shows throughout the week. The one I visited gave an explanation of the night sky and a tour of our solar system. Admission is 2 BGN for the show in Bulgarian and 5 BGN for...
bijo69 Says: The Historical Museum is housed in one of those ugly concrete blocs in the centre of Smolyan. The exhibits range from archeological finds (lots of Thracian goods) to tradional costumes and tools.There are labels in Bulgarian and English aswell as information sheets in a few...
Childish Says: This church is difficult to be missed. Located on the main street in New Smolyan district it is so massive (and ugly in my opinion). It is named St. Visarion Smolyanski.
Childish Says: There is mixture of architecutre style but still there are many typical Rhodope houses in Raykovo, Ustovo and old Smolyan districts.
Childish Says: It is called from the locals Roman Bridge but it dates from 18th century. As you can see on the picture the bridge is still in use.
Childish Says: The planetarium offers star shows in Bulgarian at 3 pm every day but Sunday and at 11 am on Sunday independant of the number of visitors; Additionally for groups not less than 15 people there are possibilities for shows at 9.30 am, 11 am, 3 pm, 4.30 pm; for foreign visitors...
Hotel Makrelov: Perfectly decent modern hotel
ELear Says: Not at all pretentious, but a decent modern hotel, with friendly, helpful staff (Susie, the room cleaner, is especially kindly) and perfectly adequate rooms and food. When you arrive, don't make the mistake I made of walking up the steep steps outside to your room, but ask...
Hotel Smolyan: Biggest hotel in town
bijo69 Says: Hotel Smolyan is the typical Balkantourist left-over. The first two floors have been renovated and rooms there are a bit more expensive than those on the "old" upper floors. I stayed in one of the unrenovated rooms and was quite satified even if the furniture is a bit dated....
simonlondon Says: Wonderful new 3 star hotel run as a family business. Lovely rooms overlooking a small tranquil lake at the end of the town. The hotel is new - less than 1 year old I guess and is simply and elegantly designed. Bathrooms have nice powerful showers. Room has satellite TV....
Offers local food, ethno atmosphere, the food is very delicious. The only thing I didn't like were the prices - higher than average, but it is worth trying.
Written Aug 1, 2006
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Smolyan has two bus stations. One at the Western end of town (bul. Bulgaria) with connections to Sofia and Plovdiv and another one in the opposite direction (Kvartal Ustovo, ul. Trakia) with connections to the Eastern part of Bulgaria. Both bus stations are connected by city buses as they are about 10km apart.
Written Aug 7, 2007
Phone: 0301/63104
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Traditional music and dances are quite popular in Bulgaria (at least a lot more popular than in Germany).
The weekend I visited Smolyan the town hosted an international festival for folk music and dances. It was really interesting to see the different colourful costumes (my hotel was full of participants) and to listen to the music all day. And that even for free...
Written Aug 5, 2007
mirchica Says: Pamporovo is one of the most famous ski resorts in Bulgaria. People from all over the country and Europe come to enjoy its paths.It is surrounded by pine forests everywhere - amazing nature!
Childish Says: Pamporovo is one of the famous ski resorts in Bulgaria. Except for skiing Pamporovo is nice location for hiking. There are lifts to the peak Snezhanka.Currently there are many new hotels in process of building...
Smolyan is the biggest town in the Rhodopi mountains. It's a pleasant place and I really enjoyed my second stay here.
Smolyan is a new city from 1960 - 3 villages were connected in one.Ezerovo was around the Smolyan lakes,Raykovo was a craft center and Ustovo was the trade center. Its name comes from the Slavic tribe...
This town is famous as one of the longest cities in Bulgaria, because it's lined in a valley in the Rodopi mountain.
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