Ruen Monastery St. Ivan Rilski - village of Skrino
House-Museum Dimiter Peshev
Zoo
Popnikolov’s House
Art Gallery Vladimir Dimitrov - The Master
Kadin Bridge – village of Nevestino
Park Hissarluka
The Peak of Ruen
Medical House
Church St. Teodor Tiron - the village of Sovolyano
Church St. Mina
Dervish Banya
Roman Therms
St. Trinity Church-Monument – village of Gyueshevo
Church St. Martyr Mina
Late Medieval Church “St. Nikola the Miracle-Maker” - village of Slokoshtitsa
Pirkova Tower
Rila Monastery
The Arch
Ahmed Bey Mosque
The Cave of St. Ivan Rilski - village of Skrino
Century-old Redwoods in the Area Yuchbunar
Iron Bridge over the River Banshtitsa
Emfiedzhieva House
The House of Konstantin Berovski
St. Dimiter Renaissance Church
Chifte Banya
Late Ancient and Medieval Fortress Hissarluka
The Pyramids in Stob
St. Peter and Pavel Renaissance Church - village of Prekolnitsa
Theatre
Library Emaniul Popdimitrov
Nunnery St. Lukа
The Waterfall in the Village of Polska Skakavitsa
Medieval Church St George
Alay Banya
The Geyser in Sapareva Banya
The House of Prokopiev
Church The Assumption of Virgin Mary
The Seven Rila Lakes
House-Museum Ilyo Voivoda
Forest Reserve Tsurna Reka
St. Archangel Michael Medieval Church village of Goranovtsi
Area Trite Buki
Community Centre Bratstvo
St. Prokopius Church – village of Stob
Monastery Church St. Dimiter – town of Boboshevo
Waterfall Skakavitsa in Rila
Monastery School
Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque
Regional Historical Museum Academician Yordan Ivanov
The House of Tonche Kadinmostki
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:
- Kyustendil Spring is the first contest in Bulgaria for the most beautiful girl.
- the first Bulgarian school in the town of Kyustendil was established in 1820 in the courtyard of the church “Virgin Mary’s Assumption”.
- Kyustendil is applying for European Capital of Culture.
