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Aytos, Bulgaria   Aytos municipality is located in the eastern part of the Republic of Bulgaria and belongs to the administrative boundaries of Burgas Province. It is bounded by the following municipalities: to the north - by Ruen, to the west - by Karnobat, to the south and south-east - by Burgas, and to the east - by Pomorie. It includes the southern slopes of the Eastern part of the Balkans and the valley of Aytoska river. Its terrain is predominantly plain. The geographic location determines the special significance of the municipality as a transport junction, through which the road nets between Northern Bulgaria and Southern Bulgaria in this part of the country are achieved. Main road №1 and railway road Sofia-Burgas passes through it. Its good transport characteristics is determined as well by the fact that it is only 28 km far from Burgas. The transport junctions with the countries of the Black sea zone and the Near East are accomplished through the biggest port on the Black Sea and Burgas airport. The construction of the road section Aytos - Maglen with direction towards the resort complex Sunny Beach will bring the municipality nearer in a transport aspect to this huge consumer centre. HistoryThe region of the municipality has a rich history. The archeological finds near the town of Aytos testify that its existence dates back to the V century BC. Khan Tervel is the first Bulgarian ruler of Aytos. The fortress Aetos has taken a crucial part in the defensive system of the Bulgarian lands against the sudden attacks of the Tartars, the Avars and the Crusaders. In 1378 the town has been conquered by the armies of Murad sultan. During the Russian-Turkish War (1828-1829) the legendary general Dibich Zabalkanski has turned the town into a strategic strong point. After the peace signed in Odrin in 1829 many of its citizens have moved to Besarabia. During the Renaissance the population participates actively in the national struggles for liberation. Vasil Levski organizes a revolutionary committee in the town. After The Liberation Aytos has become a vivid commercial centre, bigger than Burgas. A big fair is held here. The first girls' agricultural school in the country has been established as well. Recreation and TourismFew towns in Bulgaria can boast of a big park such as Slaveeva Reka. It has given a shelter to The Small Aytos Etar "Old Crafts' Alley"[1], which has treasured the traditional Aytos styles in the construction. The complex has a hotel base, tavern and a cafe, of service to the guests. Links |