Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kyustendil, Bulgarian, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kyustendil, Bulgarian, Europe

Kyustendil is a city located in the extreme west of Bulgaria belonging to the Kyustendil Province. It is situated near the Serbia and R. Macedonia borders, about 90 km southwest of the country capital, Sofia. Kyustendil is famous for natural sites such as mineral springs, river and mountain.

Geography of Kyustendil:

The city of Kyustendil is spread over an area of 18.72 sq. km. at an elevation of 573 meters at 42°17′ N 22°41′ E. Kyustendil experiences a continental climate with warm and long summers and short and cool winters.

History of Kyustendil:

There was Thracian settlement established in the 5th-4th centuries BC in what is today Kyustendil. It was later settled by Roman in the 1st century AD who founded a balneological resort and major stronghold during their period. Kyustendil derives its name from the Turkish word ‘Kostendil’ meaning ‘Konstantin’s bath’.

How to reach Kyustendil?

Kyustendil is served by Sofia Airport which operates flights to Moscow, London, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin and many other prominent cities of Europe, located about 95 km away from Kyustendil.

Kyustendil has good connectivity with Sofia by regular bus services, catered by both luxury and general buses.

Also Kyustendil houses many travel agencies that offer car and bike for rent on day or hour basis. Most of them are offer advance booking facility for tourist’s convenience.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Kyustendil:

Bulgarians covers 71.7% of the population of Kyustendil, followed by Romans, Turks and others.

Cotton clothes and traditional handicrafts are purchasable items in Kyustendil and all the shops in Kyustendil don’t accept cards and only reputed hotels do.

The major restaurants in Kyustendil are listed here below:

Friends
Napoli
Restaurant- ‘Tihiat Kat’
Tihiat Kat
Restaurant Panichishte

What to do in Kyustendil?

Visiting Museum
Visiting Fortress
Visiting Mineral Springs

Tourist Attractions in Kyustendil:

Mineral springs in Kyustendil:

Kyustendil is home to mineral springs with higher percentage of sulfite compounds which are used for medical purpose, especially for the gynecological and locomotory system.

Kyustendil Fortress:

The fortress in Kyustendil dates back to the 4th century AD during the Romans period in Kyustendil. It can be reached by vehicle or foot from the city centre.

Regional Historical Museum:

Regional Historical Museum in Kyustendil showcases artifacts from the Thracian and Roman period who were the first known settlers of Kyustendil. The museum is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday) and 9.30 am – 6.00 pm (Wednesday to Sunday).

List of other places of interest in Kyustendil includes:

Dimitar Peshev Museum
Roman Therms
Osogovo Fun Park
Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery
Geyser Sapareva Banya
Saparevo Banski & SPA
Kotvata Aqua Club
National Assembly of Bulgaria
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Cyril and Methodius National Library
National Palace of Culture
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
National Museum of Military History
Earth and Man National Museum

Best time to visit Kyustendil:

The months between June and September will be ideal to holiday at Kyustendil.

Accommodation options in Kyustendil:

There are many reputed hotels in Kyustendil ranging from budget to luxury providing excellent accommodation facilities to the tourists visiting the place all round the year. Wellness center, free high speed internet, shuttle bus service and suites are some major facilities available in such hotels. The prime hotels in Kyustendil are as follows: