Blagoevgrad, Administrative center in southwestern Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad spreads across the Struma River valley at 360 meters elevation, surrounded by the Rila and Vlahina mountain ranges in southwestern Bulgaria.
The settlement began as Scaptopara during Hellenistic times around 300 BC, later integrated into the Roman Empire in 48 AD due to its mineral springs.
The Francofolies Music Festival brings together Bulgarian and international musicians, making the city a center for musical expression in southwestern Bulgaria.
The European road E-79 connects Blagoevgrad with North Macedonia and Greece, providing direct transportation routes for commerce and travel between countries.
The American University and South-West University make Blagoevgrad the only Bulgarian city outside Sofia with two independent universities operating simultaneously.
Location: Blagoevgrad
Elevation above the sea: 360 m
Website: https://blagoevgrad.bg/
Website: https://blagoevgrad.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.01194,23.08972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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