In 1953, the specific stadium was built for the first time, which over the years and after being reconstructed in 2011, took its final shape after several renovations, so that it meets UEFA’s specifications. Its capacity is 10,423 seats. It has hosted top UEFA club competitions and official or friendly matches of the Bulgarian National Football Team. It is considered one of the most modern and functional stadiums in the Balkans, despite its relatively small capacity.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO LUDOGORETS ARENA
*** BUS: 2, 5
RAZGRAD: A CITY WITH A BREEZE OF ANCIENT ROME
Razgrad is a city worth visiting at least once in your life to naturally combine it with a football game. Its history travels to the Roman period and for this reason it has influences from that time, as it was built on the city of Ambritus. It is a city where you will have the opportunity to experience the richness of its museums and the warmth of its inhabitants.
Currency: Bulgarian Lev
Calling Code: +359
Nearest airports from city center: Varna Airport (121km), Bucharest Airport (163km), Burgas Airport (185km), Plovdiv Airport (325km) and Sofia Airport (332km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ABRITUS CASTLE ( April Uprising Blvd. 58, entrance A apartment 18, 7200 Southern Industrial Zone, Razgrad)
It is one of the most important sights in Bulgaria and essentially the heritage of the ancient city of Abritus.
*** ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM (15 G. S. Rakovski str., 7200 Varosh, Razgrad)
See the exhibits that capture the way of life of the residents of Razgrad in the previous centuries and the culture of the “kapantsi”, who – according to legend – were the descendants of the proto-Bulgarians, who set a “trap” for the Byzantine army led by the emperor Nikephoros Seals.
*** THRACIAN ROYAL TOMB (Sveshtari)
Once you are in Razgrad, we would recommend making the 40-minute road trip to Sveshtari to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It dates from the 3rd century BC. and is a rare example of the culture of the historical Thracian race of the Getae.
*** CLOCK TOWER (Clock Tower, 7200 Razgrad Center)
In the center of the city you will find the Clock Tower, which dates back to 1864 and has a total height of 26 meters.
*** HISTORICAL MUSEUM ABRITUS (70 April Uprising Blvd., 7200 Southern Industrial Zone, Razgrad)
See more than 53,000 exhibits, cultural monuments and archaeological exhibitions in an ideal space that will take you back centuries.
*** DEMIR BABA TEKE
We’d recommend making the 40-minute road trip to see the 16th-century Alevi mausoleum up close.
*** SHUMEN FORTRESS
It’s well worth the 45-minute road trip to see the fort and archaeological site dating back to the early Iron Age.
*** CITY PARK (7200 Gradski, Razgrad)
An oasis of green in the city and an ideal place to take a walk and have a good time.
*** ZOOPARK
In this small zoo you will see tiger, llama, lion, many species of birds and other animals.
*** ART GALLERY «PROF. ILIYA PETROV» (7200 Razgrad Center, Razgrad)
In this tasteful space you can find thousands of works of art from the 9th to the 20th century and which mainly concern the Bulgarian culture.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit Ibrahim Pasha Mosque which opened in 1516, is one of the most impressive mosques of Ottoman architecture and is one of the most historic parts of the city.
*** We would suggest you to visit “31 Coffee Shop” which is one of the iconic meeting places for the locals.
*** Youth Park is a place to relax for a while.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Razgrad you will find many restaurants with excellent cuisine and with meat in the foreground. Of course, taste the traditional dishes such as the classic tarator soup, panagyurski poached eggs, sarmi, shkembe, moussaka and mish mash. We would recommend you to eat the beed sudzhuk as well as the banitsa which is a traditional cheese pie. Razgrad has many traditional Bulgarian taverns, but also restaurants with cuisines from all over the world (Asian, European, American, Latin American). Drink the traditional wines and beers, while we would also recommend you to try the rakia which is the trademark of Bulgarian drinks.
WHERE TO STAY
In Razgrad the number of hotels or apartments is limited and you can find accommodation in the city center up to 7-8 kilometers outside the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** For your shopping one of your options can be the Commercial House.
*** Cooperative Market Razgrad is also an excellent choice for shopping.
*** Soho Night Club is one of the most important gathering places for entertainment in the city!
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bus.
CITIES NEAR RAZGRAD
Major cities close to Razgrad are Veliko Tarnovo (117km), Varna (128km), Bucharest (137km), Burgas (179km), Stara Zagora (240km), Constanta (263km), Plovdiv (321km), Sofia (451km).
