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Karlovo

Bulgaria · Plovdiv Province

Karlovo is a historically important town in central Bulgaria located in a fertile valley along the river Stryama at the southern foot of the Balkan Mountains. It is administratively part of Plovdiv Province and has a population of about 19,373, the mayor being Dr. Emil Kabaivanov. Karlovo is famous for its rose oil, which is used in producing perfume. Karlovo is also the birthplace of Vasil Levski, the most distinguished Bulgarian to start preparing the national liberation from the Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. There is a museum and large monument dedicated to him.

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Things to do in Karlovo

Picking Roses Workshop & Extracting Rose Oil in the Rose Valley · 3 h · from $147.28 · 3.8/5 (5 reviews)
Bulgarian Authentic Private Crafts Workshop in the Rose Valley · 1 h 30 min · from $60.97
Rose Workshop & Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt · 2 h · from $113.03 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Visit to Lavender Fields & Lavender Oil Extraction Demo · 2 h · from $135.87

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