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Yambol's Landmarks

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:40:00 +0300

If you plan to visit Yambol, make sure to take a walk in its center. There, you will find two beautiful architecture landmarks that have been preserved in their authentic state from the Ottoman period. The bazaar is located in the very heart of town. This is a unique covered meat market dating back to the 15th century. It was constructed following the model of other similar buildings in the Ottoman empire. In 1972, the bazaar was nearly destroyed and later on renovated. Architecture of the building is worth taking a close look at. No other building in Bulgaria resembles it. Oriental ornaments combine with the large domes and will take you back in time. According to experts, the bazaar is suitable for concerts because of the wonderful acoustics. Across the bazaar you will see the second largest mosque in Bulgaria. Eski mosque was constructed in 1373, right after the Ottoman...

Yambol

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:50:00 +0200

The fertile lands of southeastern Bulgaria, near the shore of Toundzha River, house the beautiful town of Yambol. Its history is ancient and according to data, Yambol was found in the 3rd century by Emperor Diocletian. Diocletian, who traveled in the region, was impressed by the beauty of nature. He created a settlement named Diospolis, or the town of god. Through time, the name of the town changed several times until it became Yambol. During the Ottoman rule, Yambol developed into a big commerce and agriculture center. Today it still has one monument from that period. Bezistena represents a huge covered market. Apart from Bezistena, Yambol has several other interesting landmarks. The history museum houses nearly 100 000 items, collected over the past 100 years. Volunteers and various archaeological organizations gathered these items. Yambol’s art gallery also has a...