Smolyan Sights

  1. Historical Museum

    Smolyan's Historical Museum, up behind the civic centre, has exhibits including Palaeolithic artefacts and Thracian armour and weaponry. Rodopi weaving and woodcarving, plus numerous traditional musical instruments and folk costumes) most notably the fantastical Kuker outfits worn at New Year celebrations) are also shown. Upstairs contains photos and models of traditional buildings.

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  2. planetarium

    Bulgaria's biggest planetarium, about 200m west of Hotel Smolyan, offers shows (35 to 40 minutes) in English, French or German at from Monday to Saturday; and in Bulgarian at from Monday to Saturday, and Sunday at and . The show with commentary (in Bulgarian) is spectacular. The foreign-language shows are for groups of five or more; otherwise, you'll pay 15 lv for a solo viewing.

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  3. Smolyan Art Gallery

    Opposite the museum, the Smolyan Art Gallery boasts some 1800 paintings, sketches and sculptures by local, national and foreign artists.

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  4. Uhlovitsa Cave

    Uhlovitsa Cave, about 3km northeast of Mogilitsa, boasts numerous waterfalls (most spectacular in winter) and some bizarre formations, but requires private transport; check with the Marsalitsa Club or Smolyan Tourist Information Center for more details.

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