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Askla Says: The tomb was discovered in 1944 and dates from the Hellenistic period, around the end of the 4th century BOT. The numerous burial mounds in the area (more than 500), together with the remains of Thracian settlements (including Seuthopolis, the only Thracian city that has...
Askla Says: The Museum of Roses is situated some 3km north of town, along ul Osvobozhdenie. Bus #6 will take you there. It explains in pictures and real tools the processing of the rose oil, which is a ~330 year old industry in Kazanluk. The museum was opened in 1984.Opening hours:May...
The Iskra Museum (Archaeological Museum).
Askla Says: The Iskra Museum comprises two sections - the historical section and the art section. The historical part of it consists mostly of archaeological finds from the Thracian Valley with replicas of King Seuthes III's golden mask and ring as well as the bronze head found in 2004,...
Nikolay_Ivanov Says: The park Tjulbeto is situated on a hill nearby Kazanluk. It is a silent and calm place. There is the most famous Thracian tomb in Bulgaria.On foot (20-25 min): from the railstation walk straightforward on "Rozova dolina" street. Cross the central square and go along "Iskra"...
Nikolay_Ivanov Says: It's worth visiting the replica of The Thracian tomb (they don't allow anybody to visit the original tomb). There are many mural paintings dated from 4. century BC. The entrance fee is (4 leva (2 euro). There are souvenirs, post cards, attar of roses (rose oil).
Historical Museum and Art Gallery
Childish Says: Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Archeological Museum and the Art Gallery located in one and the same building.Historical museum:Tthere are some archeological finds from the Kazanluk area starting from the neolithis. The most impressive exposition is the one with the...
Childish Says: Every year there is a Festival of Roses that takes place in Kazanluk in the first week of June. There are many cultural events at that time - concerts, folk dances, art exhibitions, different competitions, incl. Miss Queen of Roses, a procession.The concluding part of the...
New York Bar & Grill: Good pizza
georgepalmer Says: The pizza here is very good! Good atmosphere, except all of Europe is full of cigarette smoke. Bulgaria is reducing the smoking in restaurants, but it still takes place.Prices slightly lower than U.S.Centrally located. Nice place to go our and eat with friends if you are an...
Nikolay_Ivanov Says: English speaking service. Comfortable and quiet. I visit cafe Wien very often!Important note: you have to know that smoking is not prohibited in Bulgarian restaurants and cafes. So if you are non-smoker, it is better to visit such small cafes.
Askla Says: The railway and bus stations are situated across each other south of the city centre. Local buses 4 and 6 will take you into the centre, otherwise it wouldn't take more than 5 - 10 min to walk.
unaS Says: The Sofia- Kazanluk bus schedule -in English - is here: It is a bit outdated (2008) so you will have to double check the schedule.http://www.blackseaestates.net/myfolder/Travel%20in%20bulgaria/sofia%20kazanlak%20bus%20schedule.htmThe train schedule is...
Shop for rose products.: The famous soaps from Kazanluk.
Askla Says: There are many different products related to the rose oil industry in Kazanluk like soaps for men, soaps for women, schampoo, liquor, small pillows filled with rose leafs, I believe I saw candles, and much more. They also sell postcards and other souvenirs.
Askla Says: You can find almost everything that is possible to find at an open market, like vegetables, clothes, shoes, soap and schampoo, brushes, jar covers, tools, ceramics..... The prices are very low from the beginning since this is a market for the local people but perhaps you...
Nikolay_Ivanov Says: Good day- Dobar den (but "a" in "dobar" sounds like "i" in confirm, for example); good morning- "dobro utro"; good evening- "dobar vecher"; good night- "leka nosht";thank you- "blagodarya"; excuse me- "izvinete". We, bulgarians, not very often greet in the supermarkets or...
Nikolay_Ivanov Says: A lot of people here don't speak english. I recommend you to visit the Info point , located on the "Iskra" street. To do this, you have to walk the distance from the Railstation: go straightforward to the square and walk again in the same direction.
keeper7 Says: Backpack is best Winters in Kazanluk pleasant if you like the cold like me. If not, remember to bring some warm night clothes. Good pair of boots & sneakers. Depending where you shop for film & what kind of film you are looking for, some types of film may not be readly...
bijo69 Says: The area around Kazanluk is dotted with mounts which hold Thracian tombs. Not all of them are open for public and none of those which are, have those splendid decorations like the one in Kazanluk. I've visited the Golyama Kosmatka tomb, one of the largest in the area. It was...
Childish Says: Church 'Joan Predtecha' built in 1844. The paintings inside are remarkable. Most of them were destroyed in 1877 and then 1936 were painted again by Stefan Ivanov, Nikola Marinov and Dechko Uzunovlocation: Benkovski Street
Askla Says: The main post office is situated at ul 23-ti Pehoten Shipchenski Polk, about 200m west of the main square, on the same side of the street. On the outside there are a row of 5-6 yellow post boxes.
unaS Says: Please remember that tipping is acceptable and expected in Bulgaria.Restaurants: 10 - 15%Taxis: Round up to the nearest whole numberHotels: 5 - 10 % So many fond memories...The willingness of Bulgarians to accept 'others'.The kindness of the people.The sense of humor.The...
Plan a Kazanluk vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Kazanluk locals
Kazanluk in general - Kazanluk (or Kazanlak) is situated in the centre of Bulgaria, near to the mountain Stara planina (Balkan). Its population is about 50 000. In the last decades the town has developed its own industry...
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Q: Hi, I'm wondering how long buses or trains will take from Sofia - I tried to check myself but the site was only in Bulgarian....
A: The festival takes place in the Rose valley (Rozova dolina) situated west of the city of Kazanlak, which is the center of the rose oil industry. The celebrations for the...
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Kazanluk (or Kazanlak) is situated in the centre of Bulgaria, near to the mountain Stara planina (Balkan). Its population is about 50 000. In the last decades the town has developed its own industry...
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Kalzanluk - Roses, Artists and Thracian Tombs
The area of Kazanluk was know for many years as the Valley of Roses. There is an annual event there - every first week of the June the week of the roses is celebrated - a week full with cultural...
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Kazanluk is a pleasant medium-sized town at the Eastern end of the Valley of Roses. There's quite a bit to see in and around the town (although I didn't see any rose fields...) and it's worth staying...
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With many, many thanks to Nikolay Ivanov, Childish, Ger4444, and most especially teodorra I had a wonderful visit in Kazanluk. Almost didn't get there - fell asleep on the bus from Plovdiv and the...
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Here you can have your blood tested. Office located 5 min walk from the center of town and 10 min walk from the Thracian Tombs.
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