Plovdiv and the region are among the most important tourist destinations that glorify Bulgaria in the world with its vast cultural and historical heritage and rich archeology. Plovdiv is the oldest living city in Europe and the sixth oldest city in the world. Tourist area endowed with abundant nature with resources – mountains, valleys, valleys, rock formations, caves, lakes, dams, rivers, mineral and karst waters, diverse flora and fauna, as well as a unique anthropogenic resource – Thracian and medieval fortresses, Revival settlements, religious temples, fairs, architectural, ethnographic and folklore reserves. The possibilities for combining cultural with health, rural, spa and sports tourism in the region are very diverse.

A number of remarkable tourist sites are located in the area.

The Thracian cult complex Starosel. The tomb, together with the adjacent cult complex of ancient Thracian tombs and temples are located in the central part of Hissarya Municipality. Archaeological finds in the area of the village of Starosel testify to ancient settlements from 7-8 millennia ago.

The mineral springs in Hisarya. About 45 km from Plovdiv. The combination of excellent climate, thermal mineral deposit with 22 mineral springs and cultural and historical heritage make the city and region a kind of attraction for treatment and tourism. A part of the fortress wall, 2315 m long, with four entrances is preserved, the most famous being the southern gate called “Kamilite” – the main city gate to Trimontium (Plovdiv), the baths, the amphitheater from the IV century with an arena area of ​​765 square meters. .m, late Roman residential buildings, early Christian basilicas, necropolis and tombs.

Assen’s fortress on the way to the Bachkovo monastery. The fortress was built during the time of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great (527-565) in the VI century.

Cross Forest – a holy place that gave mental and physical healing to many believers. Belintash – an ancient Thracian sanctuary without analogue in our lands, 50 km south of Plovdiv. Belintash is a unique rock peak with 1,225 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is located on it. At the foot of the rock there is an inexhaustible spring, and near it in the rocks was found a unique silver votive tablet of the Thracian deity Sabazios, god of fertility according to the ancient cult of the Thracians.

About 60 km north of Plovdiv, between Sredna Gora and Stara Planina is the Valley of Roses – the kingdom of the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose, which produces recognized for its exceptional qualities rose oil – a major ingredient in the global perfume and cosmetics industry.

The ways of wine. Asenovgrad Winery is famous for the production of white and red wines. The wine from the Bulgarian variety Mavrud is especially popular. Asenovgrad Mavrud is a brand name for wine of this variety. Wine cellar “Villa Justina” is located on the outskirts of the Rhodopes in the village of Ustina, 26 km from Plovdiv, a region with a rich wine history. Starosel also has its own winery with attractive tastings for tourists and connoisseurs.