A Journey through the Ages

If you would like to feel the spirit of ancient times, the Rhodopes are the ideal spot for you!
Throughout their thousands of years long history the scenic paths of the mountains have echoed the steps of the Thracians, the Slavs, the Proto-Bulgarians, the Greeks and the Romans.

That explains the great number of legends connected with the Rhodope history. The local people will willingly tell you the legend about the girl named Rhodopa, about Orpheus and Eurydice or Dionysus and his sanctuary.

If you are willing to learn more about the rich history of that region you may visit the Museum of History in Smolyan. Over 150.000 exhibits belonging to various epochs have been preserved here, among them architectural, historical and ethnographic items, photographs, documents, folklore material, etc.