The city of Kyustendil is located in the westernmost outskirts of Bulgaria, next to the northern slopes of Mount Osogovo, on both banks of the Banshtitsa River. The city is located 90 km west of Sofia and 27 km from the Bulgarian borders with Macedonia and Serbia. The Kyustendil basin is exceptionally fertile, which is why Kyustendil is called the “Fruit Garden of Bulgaria”. Another wealth of the city is the hot mineral springs, which transform the city into a spa center. The city is a regional center.

STORY

Kyustendil is one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria. Since ancient times, the fertility of the land and hot mineral springs attracted the Thracian tribes, who founded a settlement here in the 5th-4th centuries. In the 1st century, the Romans turned it into an important fortress, trade center and famous hydrotherapy resort, calling the city Pautalia. During the Middle Ages, the city was named Velbdyzh, and was annexed to the territory of Bulgaria by Tsar Kaloyan (1197-1207).

From 1379 to 1395 the city was ruled by Konstantin Dragash, in whose honor the city was renamed - Kyustendil, land of Constantine. Since the 15th century, the Turks conquered the city and subjected the population to mass assimilation. During the reign, many revolutionary couples tried to liberate the city. After the Liberation in 1878, the Bulgarian population resumed, and tobacco production and balneology began to develop in the city.

ATTRACTIONS

One of the most interesting places to visit is the Art Gallery. Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistor. The gallery building has interesting architecture and interior decoration. Here you can see a rich collection of Maistor's works, as well as works by other artists who lived in the city or its surroundings.

Since 1879, the city's historical museum has had several departments located in different buildings. The archaeological department was built in 1575 and is located in a building with interesting architecture. The department “The Age of the Bulgarian National Revival and the National Liberation Struggle” is in the house of Ilya Voivode, and the ethnographic department and “Development after the Liberation” are in the Enfiendzhiev House.

The Asklepion of Pautalia is an ancient architectural building from the 2nd-3rd century. This building was a Roman hydropathic hospital and a temple to the god of medicine, Asclepius. The building covers an area of ​​3,500 sq.m. Here you can see rooms with a heating system, water ducts, etc.

Other attractions of the city: churches - St. George (XII-XIII centuries), Presv. Mother of God (1816), St. Dimitar (1866), Pirkov Tower (XVI - XVII centuries), the wall of the Devehani inn (1606), House of Doctors, Procopius House, Old School (since 1894).

NEIGHBORHOOD

At the very foot of the Osogovo Mountains lies Hisarlik Park. Here, among the pine forest, there are recreation areas and pedestrian alleys. The city is the entrance gate to the city of Osogovo. 20 km from the tour base “Trite Buki” there is a 1 km ski slope.

The village of Nevestino is located 13 km to the southeast. Here you can see a unique architectural achievement of the 15th century at that time - the Bridge of Brides.
39 km from Kyustendil is the village of Zemen, where the Struma River created the most wonderful Zemen Gorge - a small copy of the Iskar Gorge. There are interesting rock formations, karst springs, caves, a waterfall, etc.

NATURE

For 22 km, between the town of Zemen and the village of Razdavitsa, the Struma River created an exceptionally beautiful Zemen defile, which is a scaled-down model of the Iskar River defile. The mineral water that flows from forty springs around Kyustendil has a constant chemical content, and its temperature reaches 71-73 degrees. The water is clean, colorless, has a pleasant taste and a low concentration of minerals. Water also contributes to the overall strengthening of the body. Near the village of Baikal there is a unique peat field.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Kyustendil is an administrative center with a developed resort town infrastructure. There are swimming pools with thermal water, cinema and concert halls, bars and cafes. There is a historical museum and an art gallery, and an excursion to the most ancient balneological resort of Terme Pautalia, the second largest on the Balkan Peninsula, is offered. The ancient Roman fortress Hisarlak rises above the city - a beautiful forest park and recreation area.

CLIMATE

The climate is temperate continental, mild. winter is mild and short (down to -1C), snow cover lasts about 40 days, summer is warm (22-24C), autumn is long, warmer than spring.

MINERAL WATER

The resort has 40 thermal springs with a temperature of 76C. According to the composition of the water, it is slightly mineralized and belongs to the sulfate-hydrocarbonate category, containing fluorine, silicon, and sulfides.

Indications for treatment:
- musculoskeletal system: degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases, arthritis, etc.;
- peripheral nervous system, functional disorders of the nervous system;
- respiratory system;
- gynecological diseases;
- metabolic disorders;
- skin diseases (neurodermatitis, psoriasis), conditions after thermal skin lesions (or skin grafting)

The regional center of Kyustendil is located along the banks of the Banshtitsa River, which flows in western Bulgaria, in a valley near the northern slope of Mount Osogovo. Just 27 km from the city are the Macedonian and Serbian borders.

In the area of ​​the Bulgarian city of Kyustendil, on the slopes of Mount Osogovo, there is a protected area of ​​the territory. Rare birds live there and the rarest plants in the world grow there.

You can get to Ruen, the top of Osogovskaya Mountain, along tourist hiking routes. This mountainous area is known for its easily passable terrain, so the walk will be enjoyable.

Art gallery building. Its creation was timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the famous Bulgarian artist V. Dimitrov, whose paintings are characterized by very bright colors and shades.

This ancient building houses the municipality of Kyustendil, the largest balneological resort in Bulgaria. Tourists and vacationers from various countries come here.

Night Kyustendil amazes with the abundance of lights. The city looks especially luxurious from the heights of nearby mountain peaks, from where an amazing and incredible panorama opens up.

Warm mineral water gushing out of the ground, containing sulfides and saturated with hydrogen sulfide, is a unique wealth that nature has endowed Kyustendil with.

The architectural ensemble of Kyustendil is very unusual. It consists of a variety of styles; it whimsically alternates gray, nondescript houses with bright, interesting buildings.

An ancient building on the territory of the active Zemen Monastery. Not only the walls have been preserved here, but also the wall paintings of the interior walls of the monastery church.

From Kyustendil to the capital Sofia is only 90 km to the east. The presence of very fertile soil in the river valley has contributed to the fact that various fruits are grown on an industrial scale in Kyustedil, and the city itself is called the “fruit garden of Bulgaria.” Another advantage of the geographical location is the presence of hot mineral springs, which have turned the city into a popular spa resort.

History of creation and development

Kyustendil is considered one of the most ancient cities in Bulgaria. The Thracian tribes appreciated the fertility of the land and the proximity to hot mineral springs, as a result of which the first Thracian settlement grew on the site of the modern city.

Just like in the 1st century AD. the city was within the Roman Empire. During this period, the small village grew significantly in size, turning into a real fortress, behind whose walls trade flourished, and even then there was a mineral resort.

After the conquest by the Turks, Kyustendil experienced complete decline. Its revival began only after 1878, when the city was liberated.

Architectural monuments

The building of the art gallery named after Vladimir Dimitrov stands out not only for its interior decoration, but also for its architecture. The gallery's exhibition mostly consists of works by the master Dimitrov himself.

As a result of archaeological excavations in Kyustendil, several well-preserved Roman and Byzantine structures were discovered. Today tourists have free access to the excavation site.

The small building of St. George's Church was once decorated with luxurious Byzantine frescoes. However, after its destruction by the Ottomans, most of the frescoes could not be restored.

From this angle, you can clearly see not only the densely populated Kyustendil, but also its distant surroundings, striking with the beauty and grandeur of the green mountain landscape.

The building of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kyustendil. The current temple is surrounded by well-groomed lawns, majestic silver spruces and other trees.

Granite bridge over the Struma. It is also called the Bridal Bridge in honor of the village where the bridge was built. Many tourist hiking routes pass through it.

There are always a lot of tourists in the Hisarlyk Natural Park near Kyustendil. Here you can take a walk in a pine forest, go fishing in a mountain lake, or stay overnight at a local hotel.

A unique water clinic, built using technology and on the foundations of ancient Roman baths and equipped with modern heating and plumbing systems.

In Kyustendil, an ancient architectural structure dating back to the 2nd-3rd centuries - the Asklepion of Pautalia - has survived to this day. Here, on an area of ​​about 3500 m2, you can see how heating, water supply, etc. systems looked like in ancient times.

Like others, Kyustendil boasts an excellent historical museum, the exhibition halls of which have different themes and are located in different buildings with unique architecture.

Natural parks

Unlike the city, there are no amazingly beautiful natural reservoirs here. However, tourists are attracted here by the Hisarlik Natural Park, which is surrounded by a pristine pine forest at the foot of the Osogovo Mountains. The park paths intertwine right among the centuries-old pines, along which park visitors love to walk. In addition, not far from Kyustendil there are several recreation areas, the Trite Buki tourist center is located and there is a ski slope.

Tourists visiting Kyustendil cannot help but visit the famous Zemen Gorge, created by the mountain river Strum. This natural gorge is famous for its amazingly beautiful caves, waterfall and karst springs.

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Treatment at the Kyustendil resort

Currently, Kyustendil is a famous balneological center that treats diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular and skeletal systems, and gynecological diseases. In addition, the Kyustendil resort is a treatment for diseases of the joints of an inflammatory and degenerative nature, the musculoskeletal system, arthritis, respiratory organs, metabolic disorders, and functional disorders of the nervous system. At the Kyustendil resort, the treatment of various skin diseases is quite successful, in particular, such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis and rehabilitation after thermal skin lesions of any severity.

The Bulgarian resort of Kyustendil has forty thermal springs located on its territory with a fairly high temperature of mineral waters (about 72-74 degrees Celsius) and low mineralization. Mineral waters contain fluorine, silicon, hydrosulfides, arsenic acid, silicon and many other trace elements; it is absolutely colorless, has a pleasant taste and a slight smell of hydrogen sulfide. In addition, near the resort town, near the village of Baikal, there is a peat bog containing medicinal peat. It is rich in many biologically active organic and a number of other healing substances. Therefore, the resort also uses such a type of health procedures as mud therapy.

The mineral waters of thermal springs are mainly used for bathing, bathing and as a drinking cure. Kyustendil is a real health resort; various spa centers located at hotels, sanatoriums and holiday homes offer their clients a lot of wellness treatments. Among them are manual massage, acupuncture massage, massages that use hot and cold volcanic stones, mud applications, aromatherapy, and various relaxation programs. At the resort you can relax and undoubtedly benefit from a rejuvenating and healing effect in the various Roman baths, such as the Caldarium, Tepidarium and Frigidarium. The Vichy shower, Cleopatra bath, thalassotherapy, solariums and saunas are very popular.

The low mineralization of water allows it to be bottled and used as drinking water for balneoprophylaxis and balneotherapy for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tract, as well as for metabolic-endocrine and renal-urological diseases. Mineral waters in the territory of Kyustendil are rich in fluoride, so drinking water is used in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and osteoporosis. Water with a high content of sulfides, sodium-chloride and iodine-bromine compounds is used externally to treat the skin, nervous system, reproductive system and musculoskeletal system. Bicarbonate alkaline waters bring excellent healing effects for the treatment of digestive and respiratory diseases, and mineral waters saturated with carbon dioxide are indispensable for cardiovascular diseases. And, despite the fact that the Kyustendil resort has its own medical specialization, namely, treatment of the peripheral and central nervous system and rehabilitation treatment of the musculoskeletal system, here you can strengthen your body as a whole. In addition to these types of treatment, therapeutic nutrition, in particular a fruit diet, is in demand at the Kyustendil resort.

Kyustendil located in the southwestern part of Bulgaria. This is one of the most ancient Bulgarian cities. It has been called "the city of artists", "the orchard of Bulgaria" and "the place touched by the gods." Situated at the foot of Mount Osogovo, the city is an important balneological and tourist center, an archaeological and architectural reserve, and a starting point for tourism and skiing. Kyustendil captivates with its rich history, picturesque nature, healing mineral springs, fertile orchards and smiling people.

How to get there

Distances

• Sofia city - 86 km

Nature

It is called the capital of cherries and apples. In April - May, everything here is covered with the white and pink foam of flowering gardens.
The climate is temperate, mild, with continental features. Summer is warm. The average July temperature is 21.6°C. Autumn is long and warmer than spring. Winter is mild and short. The average January temperature is -0.6°C. Snow cover lasts about 40 days. Precipitation 608 mm per year; they are almost evenly distributed across the seasons. The average annual relative humidity is about 70%.

• mountain

Healing waters

• sulfate

Healing mud

• mud

Infrastructure

Kyustendil is an administrative center with a developed resort town infrastructure. There are swimming pools with thermal water, cinema and concert halls, bars and cafes. There is a historical museum and an art gallery, and an excursion to the most ancient balneological resort of Terme Pautalia, the second largest on the Balkan Peninsula, is offered. The ancient Roman fortress Hisarlak rises above the city - a beautiful forest park and recreation area.
Mineral water. The resort has 40 thermal springs with a temperature of 76C. According to the composition of the water, it is slightly mineralized and belongs to the sulfate-hydrocarbonate category, containing fluorine, silicon, and sulfides.

Swimming pools

• open
• with thermal water

beauty and health

• massage parlors
• thermal complexes

The shops

• clothing stores
• souvenir shops

• European cuisine
• grocery stores

Entertainment in the evening

• discos

Entertainment during the day

• museums
• parks

• gyms
• GYM's

Basic information

Natural healing factors. The resort is famous for its mineral waters. There are 40 thermal springs (up to 76°C) on the resort territory.). According to the composition of the water, it is slightly mineralized (0.678 -0.719 g/l and belongs to sulfate-hydrocarbonate waters. They contain fluorine (7.6 -8.9 mg/l), silicon (82 -103 mg/l), sulfides (up to 13 mg/l). l hydrogen sulfide), trace elements lithium, germanium, tungsten, arsenic, etc.

• Altitude 547 m
• Summer time (valid period) +03:00 GMT (March-October)
• Former names Ulpia Pautalia
• Religion The Orthodox religion is the predominant religion in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Church is headed by the Patriarch, who, together with the Synod of Metropolitans, exercises supreme power.
• Telephone code 8-10-359-(tel.)
• Time zone (+00:00 GMT) +02:00 GMT
• Population 44,111 people.
• Power supply (voltage, socket type) In Bulgaria, the mains voltage is 240 V, 50 Hz. There are no problems with adapters and sockets. However, it is still better to take an adapter, since intensive reconstruction is underway in Bulgarian hotels and it is possible that Western-style sockets will appear in the rooms.
• Language (official and spoken) The state language is Bulgarian, which is so close to Russian that Russian-speaking tourists have virtually no language problems.