Karlovo, Municipality seat in Central Bulgaria
Karlovo stands in a fertile valley at the southern foot of the Balkan Mountains, along the Stryama River at 452 meters elevation.
The settlement originated in 1483 during Sultan Bayezit II's reign, initially named Karlıova after its founder Karlızade Lala Ali Bey.
The town contributes to Bulgaria's rose oil production industry, with extensive rose fields surrounding the municipal territory.
The town functions as a transport center on the E78 road connecting Sofia to the Black Sea, with regular rail connections to Plovdiv.
The Virgin Mary Church in the old town features natural spring water sources surrounded by traditional revival-style architecture.
Location: Karlovo
Inception: 1483
Elevation above the sea: 452 m
Shares border with: Troyan
Website: http://karlovo.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.64203,24.80821
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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