The town of Perushtitza lies at a distance of 21 km southwest of the district centre and has a population of 5 000 inhabitants. The town is the centre of a separate municipality. It is situated at the northern foot of the Western Rhodope Mountains. The region is specialized in the vine growing and wine production. There is also a game farm in the region.

In the region of Perushtitza has been discovered a fortress, a prehistoric, a Thracian and a Roman settlement. The town is the successor of the medieval settlement of Dragovetz. During the Revival period the town is a literary and an educational centre. During the April Rebellion of 1876 Perushtitza has been burned down to the ground.

The tourist sights of the town are: the church "St. Archangel Michael" from 1848 where the Bulgarian people hide during the April Rebellion, the History museum, the Danov's school, the remains of the red church, dating back to VI c. The town is the starting point for tourist routes in the Western Rhodope Mountains.

Tourist sights

The Red Church in Perushtitza dates back to VI c. Only some parts of the church have been preserved. According to specialists it is one of the greatest early-Christianity churches, richly decorated with a mosaic floor, slabs-covered walls with mural paintings on them. It is proclaimed for a monument of culture.

The History Museum in Perushtitza shows exhibits from the April Rebellion.