Stara Zagora

Stara Zagora

Stara Zagora is the sixth-largest city in Bulgaria, and a nationally important economic center. Located in Southern Bulgaria, it is the administrative capital of the homonymous Stara Zagora Province. As of February 2011, the city has a population of 136,363 inhabitants. According to Operative Program Regional Development of Bulgaria the agglomeration of Stara Zagora is the sixth largest in Bulgaria and has a population of 213,444 inhabtans . Stara Zagora is known as the city of straight streets, linden trees, and poets. The city of Stara Zagora is one of the oldest cities in Europe with an...
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Country:Bulgaria
Population:162,416
Time zone:Eastern European Time

Famous landmarks in Stara Zagora

Beroe Stadium
Beroe Stadium

Beroe Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. It is located in the north-western part of the city, near the park Ayazmoto....
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Lokomotiv Stadium
Lokomotiv Stadium

Lokomotiv Stara Zagora Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. It is located in the north part of the city, near the lake Zagorka.

Map of Stara Zagora

Famous people born in Stara Zagora

Anna Tomowa-Sintow
Anna Tomowa-Sintow
Musical Artist, Film Actor

Anna Tomowa-Sintow is a Bulgarian soprano who has sung to great acclaim in all the major opera houses around the world in a repertoire that includes...
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Stefan Valdobrev
Stefan Valdobrev
Film Actor, Musical Artist

Stefan Valdobrev is a Bulgarian singer, composer, theatre and cinema actor. Stefan Valdobrev was born in Stara Zagora. In 1993 he graduated Krastyo...
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Anelia
Anelia
Musical Artist

Anelia Georgieva Atanasova , best known as Anelia, is a Bulgarian pop-folk singer. She gained popularity in Bulgaria with her second single...
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Naum Shopov
Naum Shopov
Film Actor

Naum Shopov is an actor

Airports in or near Stara Zagora

Bezmer Air Base
Bezmer Air Base
Airport code:JAM
Plovdiv International Airport
Plovdiv International Airport
Airport code:PDV
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Airport code:GOZ
Stara Zagora Airport
Stara Zagora Airport
Airport code:SZR

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are some popular places to visit in Stara Zagora?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Trakia University - Stara Zagora
  • Q:
    What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
  • A:
    Stara Zagora and surrounding areas are in the Eastern European Time Zone.
  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Stara Zagora?
  • A:
    Prominent people and popular celebrities born in Stara Zagora include:
    - Zhivko Zhelev
    - Slavi Zhekov
    - Plamen Kolev
    - Zhelyo Zhelev
    - Milcho Tanev
    - Ivan Ivanov
    - Danail Mitev
Stara Zagora Photo Gallery
Stara Zagora
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