Novi Pazar (which means "new marketplace") is a town in Shumen Region in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in a hollow between the Shumen, Ludogorie and Provadiya plateaus, on the banks of the Kriva Reka ("winding river").
The town of Novi Pazar (population 16,515, about 156 m above sea level) can give various opportunities for a significant return of land investment in Bulgaria or property purchase by renting them out through the services of a serious company for property management in Bulgaria. Furthermore, it is a town, which will definitely attract the attention of the interested in buying cheap real estate or rural property in Bulgaria, which the town and the surrounding area are full of. Those who are interested in acquiring Bulgarian property in this area, will be surprised how fascinating and interesting a small town like Novi Pazar can be. It is liked for its scenic views, untouched nature and endless areas of green and lush grass, which will definitely attract tourists and prospective Bulgarian real estate buyers.
The town was first mentioned in 1444 in a document by the German Michael Beheim in connection with the Battle of Varna, although this is disputed. As part of the Ottoman Empire, Novi Pazar (Yeni Pazar) belonged to the Silistra sanjak and later the Provadiya kaza. It became a kaza centre in the 17th century and grew to become a rich and busy town in the 17th and 18th century. A new mosque was built in 1763, a Turkish bath in 1774 and a clock tower in 1826. During the Russo-Turkish Wars many Bulgarians from the region fled to Bessarabia and established the community of the Bessarabian Bulgarians.
A monastery school was founded in 1840 after the idea of Iliya Valchev and a chitalishte (Community Centre) followed in 1872. The town was liberated from Ottoman rule in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, not being a site of significant fighting. It became part of the Principality of Bulgaria and many Turks fled to be replaced with Bulgarians from the ethnic Bulgarian lands that were left outside the country's borders of that time. Novi Pazar became a town in 1883.
Comparatively big towns near Novi Pazar are Razgrad, Pliska, Isperih and others. They are all included in the region of Ludogorie, which is a lovely and interesting place for Bulgarian and foreign visitors, interested not only in tourism, but in buying property in Bulgaria as well, enchanted by the idea to have cheap property in Bulgaria that may turn into a second home for them.
   Picturesquely situated on the banks of Beli Lom river, the town of Razgrad offers not only excellent opportunities for cultural tourism, but a great variety of property for sale in Bulgaria, too. Those who are willing to buy properties in Bulgaria and are interested in history at the same time will be happy to see the history museum, which has the largest Bulgarian golden treasure of coins, the archeological museum, the mosque of 'Ibrahim Pasha', the clock tower and Momina Cheshma (Maiden's Fountain). Not far away from the town are situated the historic place of Hissarlaka, where there are over 30 burial mounds and archaeological finds, the archeological reserve of 'Abritus' (an ancient Roman town) and others.
   An important part of the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria are the archeological complex of Sboryanovo, the Thracian tomb of Sveshtari situated there which is under UNESCO protection, and the archeological museum in the village of Pobiti Kamani.
   In the southern part of Ludogorie region the imposing buildings of Pliska are situated - the first capital of Danubean Bulgaria.
   Marvelous opportunities for recreation and tourism close to nature, fishing and hunting in the region offer the hunting reserve of Voden, near Razgrad, the Pchelina area and the dams of Beli Lom and Saedinenie. Those who are fond of sports can enjoy different trips and excursions; even golf in Bulgaria is getting extremely popular in this area.
The nature around Novi Pazar is truly amazing. The most significant recourses of the local flora are the forests and the various species of trees: oak, hornbeam, lime-tree, beech-tree, etc. The houses in the town and near it are very nice, in traditional Bulgarian style. They are preferred mainly by foreigners who have never seen such houses before and always come back here to look them again, ready to choose one from the variety of property for sale in Bulgaria.
Apart from the great diversity of Bulgarian property for sale, there is also an abundance of cheap Bulgarian property here, which is another reason for the great interest in Bulgarian real estate. However, cheap property in Bulgaria does not necessarily mean poor quality. The low room rates of hotels in Novi Pazar are an example of this statement. As a whole, if you prefer having your own house instead of staying in a hotel, you should know that the price of the Bulgarian apartments here varies, but everybody can find what he or she looks for. Other cheap Bulgarian properties can be found in the villages near Novi Pazar, like Nikola Kozlevo, Zaichevo and others. Those who are fond of rural tourism can find wonderful rural property in Bulgaria in its calm and pretty villages. The villages near Novi Pazar are suitable for people who want to make a profitable land investment in Bulgaria or just want to buy one of the wonderful rural houses for sale in Bulgaria. Maybe you are already convinced that you wish to see and stay in the town of Novi Pazar or in the villages nearby. If you choose to buy Bulgarian property here, you will not make a mistake and will be satisfied with your purchase!