Agushevi konatsi

The Agushevi konatsi complex contains three residential buildings with courtyards, featuring 221 windows, 86 doors, and 24 chimneys across 3,266 square meters.

Bulgarian craftsmen constructed the estate between 1820 and 1840 for Ottoman feudal lord Agush Agha and his three sons, marking it as the largest family castle in the Rhodopes.

The third floor of the residence included specialized rooms for merchants and guests, incorporating hidden spaces for confidential trade discussions and business meetings.

The complex operates as an ethnographic museum, offering guided tours through the preserved interiors that showcase traditional Bulgarian architectural elements and family life.

The residence contains internal bathrooms and individual heating systems through fireplaces in each room, demonstrating advanced engineering for the 19th century.

GPS coordinates: 41.49573,24.63595

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05