Discoveries are still being made at Perperikon, an ancient city located in the Rhodopes mountains. Excavations started in 2000, and marvelous things have been found there. No other Balkan region boasts as many megalith structures.
It is a sacred place dating back to 5,000 BC with a Roman fortress with walls 9 feet thick built into the hillside. Within the fortress are sleeping chambers and temples. It is in Perperikon that Medokos declared himself king in 424 BC and where the Temple of Dionysius was thought to have been built. The ruins of a church pulpit have been found, with decorated stone, and Greek inscriptions. It was probably built in the late 4th or early 5th century in the Byzantine era. The formation itself shows it was an early form of Christian temple.
What will you discover on your visit to Perperikon?
Perperikon is located in the Eastern Rhodopes mountains. It is 15 km North-East of Kardzhali. From Stremtsi that is North of Kardzhali or from Shiroko Pole that is east of Kardzhali a road leads to the foot of the hill. Parking is available there. Climb to the top of the hill to view the archaeological complex.
Perperikon from Kardzali, the taxi fare is about 0.60 BGN/km. As the distance is about 20km, the cost will be about 12 BGN or even less if you can bargain with the taxi driver.
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Perperikon - Bus: 26, 3, ПАЗАРА.
It is a 6-minute walk from the Tourist Information Center
May to October
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Adults: BGN 3
Students and seniors: BGN 1
Children and people with disabilities: Free of charge
Time you can spend
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