Panagyurishte
Bulgaria · PazardzhikBG
Town in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Panagyurishte is a town in Pazardzhik Province, Southern Bulgaria, situated in a small valley in the Sredna Gora mountains. It is 91 km east of Sofia, 43 km north of Pazardzhik. The town is the administrative center of the homonymous Panagyurishte Municipality. Panagyurishte is an important industrial and economic center, the hub of the Bulgarian optical industry and a major copper extraction and processing site. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 15,275. Panagyurishte is a town of significant historical importance, being the center of the 1876 April Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. The renowned Thracian Panagyurishte Treasure was found near the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,901
- Coordinates
- 42.503, 24.180
- Timezone
- Europe/Sofia
- Elevation
- 550 m
Overview of Panagyurishte
Located in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, Panagyurishte is best described as a compact town. The population is roughly 14,901. It sits at about 550 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture, adventure and shopping above everything else. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Panagyurishte
Culture in Panagyurishte
(2)The culture shortlist for Panagyurishte: Ancient Ruins and Mines. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Panagyurishte. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Panagyurishte
(1)The adventure shortlist for Panagyurishte: Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Panagyurishte's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Panagyurishte
(1)On the shopping side, Panagyurishte offers Food. All of it is drawn from Panagyurishte's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Panagyurishte
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Pazardzhik first, then drive or cycle into Panagyurishte. The local time zone is Europe/Sofia.
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Places near Panagyurishte that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Panagyurishte known for?
- Panagyurishte is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and shopping, set in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria with around 14,901 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Panagyurishte?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Mines, Treasure Hunts and Food in Panagyurishte. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Panagyurishte?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Panagyurishte located?
- Administratively, Panagyurishte sits in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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