Early Christian Complex - Sandanski

The healing mineral water is the main reason for the region to be inhabited since ancient times. The settlement occurred in the 2nd millennium BC. According to the legends, the Thracian Spartacus, who led the largest slave uprising against the Roman empire, was born here. In the 6th century the town was one of the first Christian Episcopal centers in these lands. In the end of the 6th century the town was destroyed by Barbarian tribes. Until 1947, the name of the town was Sveti Vrach, after that it was renamed in honor of the great Bulgarian revolutionary Yane Sandanski (1872-1915).

 

Availability for visits: Free, all year round, Centre of sandanski, pedestrian zone, you could visit also the basilica, stoa and ancient street from V – VI century, with outdoor exposition.

Transport accessibility: Public Transport, pedestrian zone

Tourist infrastructure: hotels, restaurants, shops and Tourist Information Centre.

In addition, you can visit the Sveti Vrach Town Park (Sandanski), Popina Laka (Sandanski) and Pirin National Park - Gorno Spanchevo.