Kyustendil
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Kyustendil is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria, in the southern part of the Kyustendil Valley, closer to the northern slopes of Osogovo Mountain. The town is located 86 km southwest of capital Sofia, 70 km northwest of Blagoevgrad, 23 km from state border with the Republic of Macedonia (check-point Gjueshevo) and 32 km from state border with the Republic of Serbia (check-point Oltomantsi). The traditionally important route: Western Europe – Balkans – Asia Minor has passed through the Region of Kyustendil since the Middle Ages. The town is administrative center of region with population over 55 000 inhabitants. The climate is trans-continental, but with Mediterranean influence. One of the most valuable treasures of the town is the mineral water - there are more than 40 mineral springs in the town. The curative properties of Kyustendil's mineral waters have been known since ancient times, when the town was named Pautalia (a town of springs). Now the town is a national spa resort with big significance. Kyustendil has managed to preserve is historical, ecological and cultural heritage. The town has an art gallery with a rich collection of paintings by the great Bulgarian artist Vladimir Dimitrov Maistora.. Kyustendil and its surrounding areas are well known as the Orchard of Bulgaria, where mostly cherries, plums, apples and etc. are grown. Forest vegetation is mostly deciduous, although coniferous forests are also present. The Region enjoys rich cultural and historical heritage from the ancient past, through the Middle Ages to the epoch of Bulgarian Revival. Also in close proximity are situated spa resorts of Sapareva Banja and Nevestino, beautiful Osogovo Mountain with many sights of interests, and a marvel of nature – Pyramids of Stob. The future of region is in development of cultural tourism and modern rehabilitation resort centers, that’s why Borovets Building offers a huge spectrum of building services in Kyustendil and surroundings.
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