Hisarja

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The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
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Augusta SPA hotel

Augusta SPA hotel

3 out of 5
3 Gurko Blvd Hisarja
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hisarja. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Archaeological Museum is located nearby.
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Club Central Hotel

Club Central Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Augusta Hisarja Plovdiv
$133 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$145 total
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hisarja. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Archaeological Museum is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Spa is on the small side, but so is the hotel. It is well kept, saunas are hot. No staff

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

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Full of history, wrapped in coziness!

Full of history, wrapped in coziness!

Starosel Plovdiv Province
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Krasnovo
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Full of history, wrapped in coziness!

Starosel Plovdiv Province
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Wine & SPA Complex Starossel

Wine & SPA Complex Starossel

3 out of 5
Hotel Complex Starosel Hisarja Plovdiv
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Archaeological Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Archaeological Museum during your trip to Hisarja. Discover the area's museums and spas.

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Things to do

Koprivshtitsa: an Audio Tour Through Stone and Story

Koprivshtitsa: an Audio Tour Through Stone and Story

$12
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Koprivshtitsa: an Audio Tour Through Stone and Story
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Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv

$81
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Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv
Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv

Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv

$217
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Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv
Rose Jam Workshop and Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt in a Traditional House

Rose Workshop & Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt

$176
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One Day Tour from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv

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Day Tour from PLOVDIV to magical Koprivshtitsa, Nature & Wine

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Day Tour from PLOVDIV to magical Koprivshtitsa, Nature & Wine
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Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. #BVStrove

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At the memorial in Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa

The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.

Starosel