'''Central Southern Bulgaria''' is in Bulgaria.

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  • Pazardzhik
  • Plovdiv (_P_|___r_t_y_r) - The nation's second largest city. Boasts a lovely shopping promenade and many parks, an ancient city with a preserved amphitheater, and many "revival" style Bulgaria homes. Be sure also to take a side trip to Bachkovo Monastery which is about an hour away.
  • Asenovgrad (_@___u_~___r_s___p_t) - a small city close to Plovdiv at one of the entrances of Rhodope Mountains, famous for its Pamid red wine. It is also the city with most churches per capita in the country. Be sure to visit the Castle of Asen and Bachkovo Monastery to the south of the city.
  • Chepelare
  • Smolyan (_R_}___|___~) - Preferred destination for holiday makers and nature lovers, this municipality town is famous for its planetarium center, drama theater, historical museum. Several kilometers away is the ski resort of Pamporovo.
  • Devin
  • Batak
  • Bracigovo
  • Perushtica
  • Kazanluk (_K_p_x_p_~_|___{) - see the famous Bulgarian rose oil being made - it is best to visit in May or June. There is Thracian tomb near Kazanlak which can be visited. In a village called Shipka near Kazanlak there is a very beautiful Russian church built in memory of the Russian soliders who fell in the battle of Shipka Pass.
  • Stara Zagora (_R___p___p _H_p_s_____p) - center of Stara Zagora province. With more than 8000 years of history, it is one of the oldest continuously populated places in Europe. Center of booming industry, remarkable cultural life and numerous tourist attractions, the beauty of the city of linden continue to be an appealing destination for travelers. Don't miss the Roman Villa Mosaics, the Neolithic Dwellings, the Regional Art Gallery, the countless coffee-shops and art-galleries, which give the city the feeling of a small Paris.
  • Chirpan
  • Dimitrovgrad
  • Haskovo
  • Kurdzhali (_K_____t_w_p_|_y) - The city is located below a huge dam, with many historical and ancient sites.
  • Koprivshtitsa (_K_______y_r___y___p) - although its name might be difficult to pronounce for many foreigners, Koprivshtitsa is a beautiful old Bulgarian village - certainly a must to visit if you are in this area.
  • Sopot
  • Karlovo
  • Kalofer
  • Hissar - a nice little town a bit north of Plovdiv, known ever since roman times because of its mineral springs. The water is bottled under the brand name _V_I_R_@_Q(HISSAR) and you can also visit the local spa for a hot bath. The central parts of the town are surrounded by an impressive city wall from roman times, which is still in good shape. You can easily visit the Balkan mountain range and Koprivshtitsa from this base.
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  • The Valley of the Thracian Kings (_D___|_y_~_p___p _~_p _S___p_{_y_z___{_y___u _W_p___u) - A region including the UNESCO herritage site The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, numerous other burial tombs from V to II C. B.C., including the Kosmatka Tomb, where several gold and bronze artifacts were found by Prof. Kitov. The Regional Museum of Kazanlak displays enormous amount of finds from more than 12 royal tombs.
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