Starosel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.

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Kamengrad Hotel & SPA

Kamengrad Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
2 Pavel Bobekov Str. Panagyurishte
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Stay at this spa hotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Court Inn

Court Inn

3 out of 5
Opticoelectron I Panagyurishte
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff,-digital check in, surrounding area.

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Augusta SPA hotel

Augusta SPA hotel

3 out of 5
3 Gurko Blvd Hisarja
Stay at this spa hotel in Hisarja. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Archaeological Museum is located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
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Court Inn

Court Inn

3 out of 5
Opticoelectron I Panagyurishte
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panagyurishte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff,-digital check in, surrounding area.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Full of history, wrapped in coziness!

Full of history, wrapped in coziness!

Starosel Plovdiv Province
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Hisarja. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge).
Full of history, wrapped in coziness!
Mountain House in Bulgaria Historic Village in Rose Valley

Mountain House in Bulgaria Historic Village in Rose Valley

Klisura Plovdiv
Stay at this holiday home in Karlovo. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and an outdoor pool.
Mountain House in Bulgaria Historic Village in Rose Valley
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Archaeological Museum

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Activities

Unlock Six Starosel Treasures: A Delicious Tasting Experience

Unlock Six Starosel Treasures: A Delicious Tasting Experience

AU$32
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Private 2 in 1 Tour: Koprivshtitsa & Plovdiv from Sofia

Private 2 in 1 Tour: Koprivshtitsa & Plovdiv from Sofia

AU$132
per adult
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Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

AU$165
per adult
Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia
Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv

Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv

AU$115
per adult
Private Day Trip to Hissarya & Starosel from Plovdiv
Rose Jam Workshop and Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt in a Traditional House

Rose Workshop & Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt

AU$249
per adult
Rose Workshop & Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt
Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv

Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv

AU$307
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Koprivshtitsa History and Architecture: From Plovdiv
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