Starosel

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The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.

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Court Inn

3 out of 5
Opticoelectron I Panagyurishte
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff,-digital check in, surrounding area.

Reviewed on 17 Sept, 2025

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Kamengrad Hotel & SPA

Kamengrad Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
2 Pavel Bobekov Str. Panagyurishte
The price is S$258 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
S$258
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Club Central Hotel

Club Central Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Augusta Hisarja Plovdiv
Fully refundable
The price is S$187 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$187
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Hisarja. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Archaeological Museum is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Spa is on the small side, but so is the hotel. It is well kept, saunas are hot. No staff

Reviewed on 17 Oct, 2025

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Court Inn

Court Inn

3 out of 5
Opticoelectron I Panagyurishte
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff,-digital check in, surrounding area.

Reviewed on 17 Sept, 2025

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Wine & SPA Complex Starossel

Wine & SPA Complex Starossel

3 out of 5
Hotel Complex Starosel Hisarja Plovdiv
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Hisarja. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a nightclub.
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Cozy Little Flat in Karlovo

Cozy Little Flat in Karlovo

2 out of 5
Karlovo Plovdiv Province
Stay at this apartment in Karlovo. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Sopot - Intermediate station is located nearby.
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