St. Prokopius Church – village of Stob
Pirkova Tower
Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque
Ahmed Bey Mosque
St. Archangel Michael Medieval Church village of Goranovtsi
House-Museum Dimiter Peshev
Church The Assumption of Virgin Mary
The House of Konstantin Berovski
Park Hissarluka
Regional Historical Museum Academician Yordan Ivanov
Late Medieval Church “St. Nikola the Miracle-Maker” - village of Slokoshtitsa
Alay Banya
Ruen Monastery St. Ivan Rilski - village of Skrino
Nunnery St. Lukа
The Seven Rila Lakes
Waterfall Skakavitsa in Rila
Monastery School
Medical House
St. Peter and Pavel Renaissance Church - village of Prekolnitsa
The Peak of Ruen
Iron Bridge over the River Banshtitsa
House-Museum Ilyo Voivoda
Theatre
Church St. Teodor Tiron - the village of Sovolyano
Chifte Banya
The Waterfall in the Village of Polska Skakavitsa
Kadin Bridge – village of Nevestino
Zoo
Medieval Church St George
Library Emaniul Popdimitrov
Rila Monastery
Dervish Banya
The House of Tonche Kadinmostki
Art Gallery Vladimir Dimitrov - The Master
Late Ancient and Medieval Fortress Hissarluka
Roman Therms
St. Dimiter Renaissance Church
Forest Reserve Tsurna Reka
Church St. Mina
Monastery Church St. Dimiter – town of Boboshevo
The House of Prokopiev
Church St. Martyr Mina
Community Centre Bratstvo
The Cave of St. Ivan Rilski - village of Skrino
The Geyser in Sapareva Banya
The Arch
Emfiedzhieva House
Century-old Redwoods in the Area Yuchbunar
St. Trinity Church-Monument – village of Gyueshevo
The Pyramids in Stob
Area Trite Buki
Popnikolov’s House
Welcome to Kyustendil – a heavenly place!
Situated at the foot of Osogovo mountain the town is important balneological and tourist centre with national and international importance, archaeological and architectural reserve and a starting point for tourism and skiing. It captivates with its rich history, picturesque nature, healing mineral springs, fertile fruit gardens and smiling people.
Here you can feel the atmosphere of calmness and cosiness and the harmony between past and present which will guarantee your unforgettable stay.
Kyustendil is one the most ancient towns in Bulgaria – it has 8000 years of history of the life in villages and over 1900 years of town traditions. It is not accidental that it is called “the town of artists”, “the orchard of Bulgaria” and “the place, touched by gods”. The landmarks here are of all kinds – historical, cultural and natural. Some Roman and Turkish baths, mediaeval fortresses and coolies, buildings and churches of the Bulgarian national revival and mosques are preserved. The lovers of culture can visit the art gallery, where there are over 1000 pictures of the great Bulgarian artist Vladimir Dimitrov - the Master, and many works by other authors. Places of interest are the museums, the theatre and the cinema. The beautiful parks, the hill Hisarluka, the marvelous nature and the orchards will linger in your mind. A unique experience will be if you visit the celebrations of the city and with them to youth and beauty.
The people in the beautiful and modern hotels will take care for your quick accommodation, where apart from excellent service you will be able to enjoy the healing mineral water and relaxing spa treatments.
Delicious local cuisine and plenty of fun are guaranteed at any restaurant.
Feel welcome to come!
Do you know that:
- two world champions in rhythmic gymnastics - Iliana Ilieva and Tsvetomira Philipova grew up and trained in Kyustendil.
- the renowned composer and conductor Marin Goleminov is from Kyustendil.
- the film “The Knight of the White Lady” was shot in Kyustendil.
