Top sights in the town of Velingrad

The town of Velingrad is quite possibly the place that ensures both quality relaxation and numerous opportunities for time well spent. The various interesting places that the resort offers awaken curiosity among thousands of visitors. That's why today we've decided to tell you a bit more about some of the places that you most certainly should pay a visit while spending some quality relaxing time with us.

After catching up with the rest and energizing your body, we assume you would want to emerge yourself in the atmosphere of Velingrad and get to know the places which it has to offer you. Gather memories, enjoy some interesting stories, feel the spirit and the character of the town. All this you can achieve by taking a walk to the following well-known remarkable places in Velingrad.

1. The Cross

The Cross stands up 22 meters high and is close to one of the Vela Peeva monuments - a famous partisan who the town is named after. The construction is magnificent, pyramid-like, and made from steel pipes. Some extra height it gets from the pedestal on which it is put - the five additional meters most surely are breathtaking making the monument one of the town's symbols.

2. The Historical Museum

After facing plenty of metamorphoses until it reaches its current state as a Historical Museum, the building serves as one of Velingrad's symbols. Back in the days, the building was famous as 'The Vela Peeva' house-museum but the Ministry of education had decided to feature some additionals exhibition chambers. Today in the Historical Museum of Velingrad one can experience expositions in the following fields: archeology, the historical Revival period, ethnography, new and the newest period of history, as well as a paintings exhibition. The museum is part of the 100 National tourist sites so we most definitely encourage you to spend some time there and experience its atmosphere. Its working hours are from 9 to 17 from Monday till Saturday.

3. The 'Virgin Mary' Chapel

The chapel is located in the 'Ludzene' district in the town and mesmerizes everyone with its architecture, as well as with its iconostasis specially created by the famous woodcarver Joseph and his apprentice Marangozov from the city of Plovdiv. Other must-see elements in the chapel are the icons, painted by the Manol Moraliev from the mountain town of Bansko. We are pretty sure that in the chapel you will experience peace and relaxation that won't leave you for a long time.

4. The 'Kleptuza' lake

We doubt that a town guest would ever leave Velingrad without spending a day near this wonderful and energy-filled place. The biggest karst spring is located at the end of Velingrad and astonishes everybody with its surreal nature and the flora and fauna diversity. Plenty of cafes and places to eat will ensure you a time well spent. The place is ideal for a family weekend when the only thing that you desire is to chill out and emerge yourself in positive emotions.

5. The 'Sivek' horse base

Horse riding is believed to be a really pacifying sport. It is often recommended for a hobby, as well as for various therapeutic needs. Contact with animals always brings us inner peace and pleasure so there is no chance we would miss to tell you about this place. The 'Sivek' horse base offers several types of activities both for individual and group practices - arena riding, a walk in nature, pony riding for kids, an opportunity to rent a horse. For the visitors-only archery is offered for some additional good mood and adrenaline rush.

6. The 'Velyo's bath' and 'The Palace' parks

'Velyo's bath' is located in the 'Ludzene' district. The legend tells a story about a citizen called Velyo who used to suffer for many years from an incurable skin decease. He met a woman who advised him to take a bath in the near puddle. After finding a cure for his condition, he has decided to build a bath on the spot so others could also benefit from the magical power of the water there.

'The Palace' park we find in the center of the town near two mineral springs. It is famous for its pine woods and is a favorite place for chilling both for the citizens and the guests and tourists in Velingrad.

7. 'The Cup' interactive fountain

The construction called 'The Cup' serves as a symbol of the town. Around a beautiful fountain is created which is endorsed with lights and music sounds. Surely the site is one of Velingrad's attractions and we most definitely recommend you to pay it a visit. Sitting near the fountain is especially nice during the summer - it is cool and will surely energize you and get you ready for some more walking and exploring.

8. The 'Queen Rhodope' statue

Lyubomir Dobrev, the author of the statue, wanted to implement the symbol of plenty of mineral springs in the town. Magnificent, beautiful radiating perfection and power - that's how we could describe this tourist attraction. Spend several minutes for you to witness its beauty and to feel the healing power of the mountain mineral springs.

9. The solar clock

The symbol of the ancient Bulgarian solar clock is successfully implemented in this beautiful restoration near the center of the town. Surrounded by beautiful flowers this site will surely attract your attention and will make you stop and cherish it. One of the town's symbols, the solar clock delights the citizens and town guests bringing them back to ancient times and atmosphere.

10. The ossuary monument

Twenty-nine fighters who were against fascism in the Second World War have given their lives for the cause. Because of them, this ossuary monument has been built - it reaches 22 meters with the names of the fighters engraved. It is built from marble, granite, and bronze and is most definitely one of the town's best places to visit. We most certainly should not miss it.

11. The Art Gallery

The town's art gallery is a favorite place for art lovers. There everyone can experience wonderful art and immerse in the extraordinary atmosphere of the two exhibition chambers. The first holds art by some of Bulgaria's most prominent artists - sculptors, painters, graphic artists. The second chamber is dedicated to guest paintings. The gallery is opened every day during the summer from 10 to 18. In the winter, it's closed only on Sundays.

12. The 'Old chark' area

The area is really suitable for sports lovers because the access to it goes through a tourist route. The place is perfect for a walk and a picnic in nature and the fresh air and beautiful sights will surely bring some good vibes. Back in the days along the river of Elenka the first 'chark' has been built - a workshop for wooden material - since then the area has its name. It's a wonderful place for time spent with the family.

13. The 'Radon bath' and the 'Flint bath'

Radon is a natural gas held in the healing mineral water. The bath is divided for men and women and is a wonderful place where you can experience the healing power of the water by giving your body and soul relaxation and peace.

The water in the 'Flint bath' is highly recommended for therapies for the nervous system, metabolic diseases, hypertension. It is also divided for men and women and is really visited both by the town's citizens, as well as guests and tourists.

We hope we could persuade you of why Velingrad is the ideal place for your next vacation. It offers plenty of interesting places to visit and welcomes you for a really memorable holiday. Let the power of the mountain and nature energizes you and bring you inner peace.