Smolyan Planetarium
Планетариум Смолян
Bulgaria's largest planetarium, whose dome theater shows starry skies and astronomy programs on a set schedule, a good choice for rainy days and families.
Smolyan Planetarium opened in 1975 and is Bulgaria's largest planetarium. It sits in the cultural district of central Smolyan, and its dome screen is about 12 m in diameter. Shows about the stars and the universe run on a set schedule, with English and German versions offered alongside Bulgarian. There is also a small astronomy exhibition hall. Each show lasts about 40 to 50 minutes, and tickets are sold by showtime. Screenings in foreign languages are less frequent, so check ahead. Smolyan is also the largest city in the central Rhodopes, so you can combine a visit with the history museum and churches in the town center. It is well suited to rainy days or outings with children.
Opening hours
Screenings by showtime (usually closed Sundays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Smolyan Lakes
- Pamporovo
- Uhlovitsa Cave
- Agushevi Konatsi
- Shiroka Laka
- Trigrad Village
- Devil's Throat Cave
- Trigrad Gorge