Kardzhali is located in the middle of the eastern Rhodope mountains, along the banks of the Arda river. On the territory of this city have found evidence of human settlement 6000 years old, and evidence of inhabitants Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Turks and Bulgarians. After releasing the city from Ottoman rule in 1912, became Kardzhali "tobacco store" of the Rhodope mountains.

Places of interest include Uspenie Bogorodichno monastery complex. This is a unique Christian Center, founded by the religious schools Saraev Boyan. Frescoes and murals of the monastery are very beautiful.

There are many outdoor restaurants offering a variety of drinks and cocktails on the dam during the summer. It is a popular place among fans of water sports and fishing. The city has two drama theaters "Dimitar Dimov" and "Lyatifova Kadri, a puppet theater and a history museum and an art gallery.

At 18 km away from Kardzhali mother, can see the Holy City of the Thracians, called Perperikon "- a unique monument, which has no equal in European history. Archaeological research has proved not only that Perperikon is the largest megalith monument, but also that human activity in this region dates back to 4000 BC