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Stara Zagora - History |
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After
the foundation of the Bulgarian State, the town became an important
military, strategic and cultural centre. During the time of the Turkish
Yoke, the town was named Eski Zagra. At On the 5th October 1879 the first symbolic stone of the foundations of the restoration of Stara Zagora was placed , according to the plan of Lubor Bayer. Thus, the town turned to be the first Bulgarian post-liberation town with contemporary architecture. A rapid economic and cultural progress followed. The first provincial opera and radio was opened in Stara Zagora. The town is full of organized musical and theatrical life. |
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The
first inhabitants of the town date back from the end of the VII and the
beginning of the VI millennium B.C. In the outskirts of the contemporary
town, there are five prehistorically settlements from this time. During the
IV century B.C. there was a big ancient Thracian settlement famous with
the name Beroe. About the year 107 A.D. not far from Beroe, Emperor Mark
U.Traian set up the town Ulpia Augusta Traiana. The forum, streets, colour
floor mosaics and others were found from the ancient town.
the
end of 50s of XIX century the Bulgarian name Jeleznik was given. During
1871 the contemporary name of Stara Zagora was officially recognized.
During the time of the liberation war was on fire and ruined.