Project: Improving Access to Information on Tourist Infrastructure in Svilengrad Municipality
Project: Improving Access to Information
on Tourist Infrastructure in Svilengrad Municipality
Welcome to Svilengrad – Crossroads of Peoples and Cultures
Svilengrad is the administrative center of the municipality of the same name, located at a strategic point in southeastern Bulgaria.
The town lies in the Maritsa River valley, between the Eastern Rhodopes and the Sakar Mountains, and spans parts of the Upper Thracian Lowland. It is situated only 2 km from the Greek border and 14 km from the Turkish border, making it a key entry point to Bulgaria and the European Union.
Svilengrad is part of major European transport corridors that connect Western and Central Europe with the Middle and Far East. Thanks to this location, the town plays an important role in the international exchange of people, goods, and cultures.
Its proximity to major cities such as Haskovo (70 km), Plovdiv (150 km), Sofia (300 km), Adrianople (30 km), and Istanbul (265 km) further enhances its importance.
Tourist Sites
Cultural, Historical, and Natural Heritage
Svilengrad Municipality is rich in cultural and historical sites, as well as natural resources.
The region reflects Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman cultural influences, evident in landmarks such as the old stone bridge over the Maritsa River, medieval fortresses, churches, and sanctuaries.
The area’s diverse topography and biological richness make it ideal for cultural, ecological, and rural tourism.
Tourism with Perspective
In an effort to make Svilengrad an even more attractive tourist destination, the municipality has implemented a project to improve its tourist infrastructure.
The project includes the installation of 115 signposts and information boards, as well as the creation of an online information system for tourist sites in the area. A key part of the initiative is the direct signposting of 10 cultural and historical sites to enhance accessibility and promote awareness.
This project represents a significant step toward better showcasing the region’s cultural and natural wealth to visitors. It aims to boost tourism, preserve cultural heritage, and support the sustainable economic development of the municipality.
About the Project
This product was created as part of the project “Improving Access to Information on Tourist Infrastructure in the Municipality of Svilengrad”, funded under the RDP 2014–2020, Procedure BG06RDNP001-19.857-S1 of MIG Svilengrad – Topolovgrad, Contract № BG06RDNP001-19.857-0001-C01.
