Svilengrad Municipality
Mayor: Mr. Georgi Manolov
Address: Municipal Administration Svilengrad 6500, 32 “Bulgaria” Blvd.
Tel.: + 359 37974302
Territory :705.7 square kms
Towns and villages: 24
Population: 25 201 people
Natural landmarks and historical monuments:
- In 1525 a bridge was built over Maritsa River .It connects both parts of Svilengrad and is one of the most remarkable monuments in Southeast Europe. It is declared national monuments and is under the protection of UNESCO. The bridge is 300 m long, 6 m wide has 20 arches;
- Medieval castle at the Kaleto area;
- Thracian tomb near Mezek village dating the century 2- 3 BC.;
- The medieval Bulgarian necropolis in Svilengrad;
- The rock churches in Mihalich and Matochina villages;
- The Thracian hill;
Traditional cultures events :
- The day of Svilengrad - held on October 5th;
- Traditional folk festival “Trifon Zarezan”;
- Songs of three borders .Thracian May evenings;
International relationships :
- Fleken Veferlingen – Germany |
