This encyclopedia is devoted to Stara Zagora – one of the largest cities in the Bulgaria. The book contains information about the climate, the population, the history, the economy, etc. in the city.

Stara Zagora is one of the nationally important economic centers. Stara Zagora is known as the city of straight streets, linden trees, and poets. According to the city's chamber of commerce, it is one of the oldest settlements in Europe, being at least eight thousand years old.