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Smolqn

Smolyan is a town in southern Bulgaria. It is located in the Perelik-Prespa region of the Western Rhodopes at a high altitude of 1035 m.

The town was formed on 18 June 1960 by the two towns of Smolyan and Ustovo, and the villages of Raikovo and Ezerovo.

It is the administrative center of Smolyan and Smolyan.
According to NSI data as at 31.12.2016 its population is 28 160 people, which makes it in the smallest regional town in Bulgaria.

Smolyan is one of the longest cities in Bulgaria - nearly 25 km, due to its linear construction along the river Cherna.

Landmarks in Smolqn

Church St. Marina

St. Marina Tradition claims that originally this church was situated along the Maritza...

"Karadzhov Kamak"

The area and the same named peak "Karadzhov Kamak" are located in close proximity to the v...

The Great Basilica

The Great Basilica of Philippopolis is a late antique church in Plovdiv.It functions in the 5th - 6t...

National Museum "Hristo Botev"

Hristo Botev National Museum is a state cultural institute of national importance. It p...

The Great Basilica of Philippopolis

The Great Basilica of Philippopolis is a late antique church in Plovdiv.It functions in the 5th - 6t...

The reserve Steneto

During its existence the reserve has repeatedly changed its borders and is one of the largest reserv...