Haskovo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haskovo
Хасково
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| Country |  Bulgaria |
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| Provinces (Oblast) |
Haskovo | |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | |
| Population
(2005-12-14)
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| • Total | 96,010 | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal Code |
6300
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| Area code(s) | 038 | |
| Website | http://www.haskovo.bg | |
Haskovo is a town in southeastern Bulgaria. Around 96,000 people live there. It celebrated the 1,000th anniversary in 1985.
History
Archeologists (people who study stuff from long ago) say that people started to live in the Haskovo area about 7,000 years ago.
During the 9th century, a fortress was built, and soon after, a town was built around the fortress. The town was located on a big piece of land between the Klokotnitsa, Harmanliyska, and Maritsa rivers.
In 1395, the Eski camii (the Old Mosque) was built as one of the first in the Balkans.
In 1782, the town was known as Marsa (Arab name).
Most Bulgarians started living in Haskovo in the 19th century. The town was a trading center for merchants (people who sell stuff) from Edirne, Enos, and Istanbul. The area became known for producing cotton, silk fabrics, and carpets.
Images for kids
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Ivan Dimov Drama Theatre (est. 1921)
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The Monument of the Holy Mother of God, the world's highest monument of the Virgin Mary
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New office building
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City centre
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Building
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Haskovo municipality hall
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View from Virgin Mary monument
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The Virgin Mary monument
See also
In Spanish: Jaskovo para niños
