BulgariaStara Zagora (Bulgarian: Стара Загора, pronounced [ˈstarɐ zɐˈɡɔrɐ]) is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria. The city has had different names previously, including Beroe, Borui, Irenepolis, Eski Zagra, Augusta Traiana, etc.
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Climate in Stara Zagora
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Stara Zagora
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Stara Zagora; times are rough estimates by road.
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Haskovo
Bulgaria
55 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripSliven
Bulgaria
63 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripYambol
Bulgaria
73 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Day tripPlovdiv
Bulgaria
79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripPazardzhik
Bulgaria
110 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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Pleven
Bulgaria
137 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightShumen
Bulgaria
142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightBurgas
Bulgaria
152 km≈ 2 h 25 min
From Stara Zagora you can reach Haskovo (55 km), Sliven (63 km), Yambol (73 km), Plovdiv (79 km) and Pazardzhik (110 km) in about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Stara Zagora
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.