Blagoevgrad at a glance
A city between Rila and Pirin
Blagoevgrad is a regional and university centre in Southwestern Bulgaria, set in the Struma Valley at the foot of the Rila Mountains. Its location combines an urban setting with quick access to mountains, parks and day trips.
For visitors, this means a single trip can naturally combine the city centre, historic Varosha and the green area of Bachinovo Park.
A university city with a lively character
South-West University “Neofit Rilski” and the American University in Bulgaria are an important part of modern Blagoevgrad. The student community gives the city a youthful character and complements its administrative, cultural and civic role.
