Best places in Kardzhali to visit (UPDATED November, 2023)

Devil's bridge

Tourist attraction

Stately three-arched bridge over the Arda River in a narrow gorge & part of an ancient road system.

4.80 (3.3K reviews)

Ancient sanctuary city Perperikon

Historical landmark

Sacred archaeological site & ruins on a rocky hilltop with remains of ancient temples & palace.

4.70 (4.6K reviews)

FRIENDS VILLA

Hotel

👍👍 Very cute little cottage. Good for short term stay. The surrounding is very nice, green and lushy. Furniture is new. Bed is comfortable. They took us in on short notice. Lake is at car drive distance, about 5 min.

4.80 (488 reviews)

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Bridge

👍👍 The whole area is very beautiful and offers interesting opportunities for walking.

4.80 (456 reviews)

Thracian Rock-Hewn Sanctuary (Tatul)

Archaeological site

👍👍 Wonderful views. One the famous local sightseengs, entiant historical. There is an entrance fee but you can avoid it if you go after the working hours. They were doing some restavration the last time I went but I believe they shouldn't cause it doesn't look as it was. Be careful with small kids as i...

4.70 (1K reviews)

Thracian cult complex “Orlovi skali”

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Here's why Orlovi Skali deserves a place on your Bulgarian bucket list: Uniqueness: This isn't your average museum – it's a living, breathing monument to a vanished civilization. The sheer number and intricate details of the niches are awe-inspiring, making you wonder about the beliefs and practice...

4.70 (830 reviews)

Monyak Castle

Historical landmark

👍👍 Stunning views from above at Studen Kladenets dam lake. The trail is obvious and not difficult. The denivellation looks scary only from the other side (pic with the bridge - to get there go to Shiroko pole and then walk to Lisitsino). The vultures are flying sooo close to you.

4.80 (399 reviews)

Mushroom Rocks

Tourist attraction

Group of wind-&-water eroded stone pillars that look like mushrooms & stand nearly 2.5m tall.

4.60 (2.6K reviews)

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Reservoir

Expansive reservoir offering a scenic, serene place for walking, hiking & fishing.

4.80 (335 reviews)

Utroba (Womb) Cave & Thracian Sanctuary

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The path to it is approximately 1,5 hours on upland and rugged terrain. It is not hard to hike it, and I recommend having water with you and a light scarf, because of the small flies in the wood sections. It’s beautiful and worth the effort to go up there.

4.70 (565 reviews)

Medieval monastery "St. John the Baptist"

Monastery

👍👍 The church has been renovated, with a lovely courtyard, the old chapel is preserved on the side, where we were directed to light candles and where there was a very beautiful mural on the dome. The old walls of the church can be seen as ruins, which adds extra charm to the place. I was very pleased...

4.70 (528 reviews)

RESTAURANT ELITE - MOMCHILGRAD

Restaurant

👍 Great food. I was nice surprised for the level of interior, quit and clean, new furniture. The food was plated in a very estetic way, except that it was delicious. I can recommend for every foreign tourist or someone that is used to European style.

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4.70 (513 reviews)