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Yambol

Yambol region is situated in the southeastern Bulgaria. It is distinguished for the numerous cultural and historical sights. The biggest settlement is the town of Yambol, where one can visit interesting monuments of culture such as Eski mosque, the church of 'St. George' and etc. Very attractive is the town's park, picturesquely situated on the bank of Tundja river.


A sight of great interest in the region is the national archeological reserve of Kabile that keeps remnants of an important Thracian town.


The town of Straldja attracts with its rich folklore traditions and culture. Very typical for the town are Christmas holidays and the custom 'koukeri'. In Straldja there are numerous traces left from the Thracian culture. It is worth seeing the archeological museum in the village of Zimnitsa.


Another feature of Yambol region is the availability of curative mineral springs in the town of Straldja and in the village of Pravdino.