Stara Zagora, BulgariaPark "Mitropolit Methodiy Kusev" (Ayazmoto)Podpolkovnik Kalitin ParkArtileriyski ParkБоров долРимски пътКестелева могила
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Stara Zagora

Stara Zagora is a city in Stara Zagora district, Bulgaria of about 143,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Park "Mitropolit Methodiy Kusev" (Ayazmoto), Stara Zagora Zoo and Neolithic Dwellings Museum.

42.4328° N, 25.6419° EPop. 143,431

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see88
Notable158
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Park "Mitropolit Methodiy Kusev" (Ayazmoto), park near Stara Zagora
Must-see

Park "Mitropolit Methodiy Kusev" (Ayazmoto)

Park · 3 km

Must-see

Stara Zagora Zoo

Church · 3 km

Neolithic Dwellings Museum, museum near Stara Zagora
Must-see

Neolithic Dwellings Museum

Museum · 3 km

Places near Stara Zagora by type

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One day from Stara Zagora

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Stara Zagora
  2. Берекетска селищна могилаheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Римски пътheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Дългата усойнаviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Кестелева могилаheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Боров долviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Stara Zagora
Today’s loopStara ZagoraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stara Zagora?

Park "Mitropolit Methodiy Kusev" (Ayazmoto) (park, about 3 km), Stara Zagora Zoo (church, about 3 km), Neolithic Dwellings Museum (museum, about 3 km), Bedechka Park (park, about 1 km), Podpolkovnik Kalitin Park (park, about 1 km), Bulgarian Militia Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stara Zagora?

85 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 8 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Stara Zagora?

Пам. Старозагорско въстание 1875, about 1 km by road; Defenders of Stara Zagora Memorial Complex (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora Zoo, about 3 km by road; Църква "Св. Дева Мария помощница на християните" (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stara Zagora?

Start in Stara Zagora, visit Берекетска селищна могила, then Римски път, then Дългата усойна, then Кестелева могила, then Боров дол, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.