Hissar is one of the most famous resorts of "health" of Bulgaria. It is located in the center of the country, Gornotrakyska Valley, between the peaks of the mountains south Sredni Gora, 40 km north of Plovdiv and 170 km east of Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria.
Hissar is a green city without industry and rich in parks and green areas. Hissar is famous for the many sources of mineral water balneotherapy institutions, a lot of nursing homes, dozens of recreational facilities and numerous parks and gardens.
Hissar town is known for its thermal springs since Roman occupation at that time was an important spa.
