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Rakovski

Plovdiv, Bulgaria · Europe

About Rakovski

Rakovski is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Brezovo, 24km from Plovdiv Roman Theatre.

Rakovski is a town located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. With a population of 15,782, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rakovski sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rakovski to your route.

About Rakovski

Rakovski Municipality (Bulgarian: Община Раковски) is a municipality in Plovdiv Province, central Bulgaria. Covering a territory of 265 km2, it is the 11th largest of the 18 municipalities in the province, encompassing 4.4% of its total area. It borders the municipalities of Sadovo to the south, Maritsa to the west

Read more and southwest, Kaloyanovo to the west and northwest, Brezovo to the north and northeast, and Bratya Daskalovi to the east, the latter belonging to Stara Zagora Province.

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Where is Rakovski located?

Rakovski is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.2882 latitude, 24.9678 longitude.

What is the population of Rakovski?

Rakovski has a population of approximately 15,782 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
15,782
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Plovdiv
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.2882, 24.9678

Emergency & Services

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Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
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Worth the detour from Rakovski

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Plovdiv Old Town

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with colorful Revival-period houses perched on ancient hills above Roman ruins.

24 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Plovdiv Roman Theatre

A remarkably well-preserved 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre seating 6,000 spectators, still hosting performances today.

24 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Asen's Fortress

A medieval fortress ruin with a surviving 13th-century church on a rock spur above the Chepelare river, beside the Asenovgrad–Smolyan road.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Shipka Pass

A historic 1,150m Balkan Mountains pass crowned by the Freedom Monument commemorating the 1877 battle.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Rakovski

  • 60 kmShipka PassA historic 1,150m Balkan Mountains pass crowned by the Freedom Monument commemorating the 1877 battle.
  • 61 kmTroyan Pass (Beklemeto)At 1,525 m the highest paved pass over the Balkan Mountains, following an old Roman road between Troyan and Karnare with hairpins, panoramic ridgeline views and the Arch of Freedom monument.
  • 75 kmDevil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most)Elegant 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge spanning the Arda River in a wild Rhodope gorge near Ardino, reached by a short mountain road: a legendary photo stop steeped in folklore.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rakovski.

Brezovo

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

11 km awayPop. 1,947

Zelenikovo

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

16 km away

Sadovo

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

18 km awayPop. 2,656

Kaloyanovo

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

20 km awayPop. 2,782

Plovdiv

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

23 km awayPop. 329,489

Parvomay

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

29 km awayPop. 17,000

Asenovgrad

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

31 km awayPop. 54,778

Chirpan

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

32 km awayPop. 15,109

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