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Asenovgrad is one of the oldest towns of Bulgaria that was founded in the 7th century BC. It is situated in the southern inland of the country, in the Plovdiv province, about 170 km south-east to Sofia. It lies in the gorge of Chaya River, surrounded by Rhodope Mountains. Due to its amazing location, Asenovgrad enjoys a favorable climate. The climate serves as a perfect regulator for the production of the finest wines, famous world-wide. With a number of churches and monasteries, Asenovgrad is a center of religious and cultural tourism and is so also called the ‘Little Jerusalem’. Asenovgrad is an interesting town which can be explored without hassles if you opt to hire a car.

Asenovgrad - Highlights

Attractions are spread all across Asenovgrad, of which Bachkovo Monastery is the most important one. It is the largest and oldest Orthodox monastery in Europe, situated 10 km south to Asenovgrad. It is treasured for its blend of Byzantine, Bulgarian and Caucasian cultures. Besides this, you can visit a host of monasteries and churches like the Arapovo monastery ‘St. Sunday’ (1859), Sveta Petka, Sveta Troica church, etc. The town of Asenovgrad got its name from the Asen fortress, a medieval structure and one of the oldest monuments worth visiting. The Gorno Voden monastery, now turned into a hotel, located in the serene Rhodope Mountains offers a tranquil getaway for the spiritual travelers. To discover the diverse flora and fauna of the town, you can visit one of the largest biosphere reserves Cervenata Stena. It is a perfect family picnic-spot where you can enjoy hiking and sightseeing. For a relaxing holiday, you can consider visiting Lyaskovo village, at an altitude of 800 m., with a spectacular view of Thracian valley and Central Stara Planina.

Why Choose Bulgaria Cars Rental?

Asenovgrad has an enormous list of tourist spots. You can make a comfortable trip to these spots by hiring a car from Bulgaria Cars Rental. We offer a wide variety of well-kept cars at nominal rates. You can choose the car that suits your pocket and reserve it online.