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Kazanlak, Administrative center in Rose Valley, Bulgaria

The city stretches along the northern edge of the Kazanlak Valley at 407 meters elevation, surrounded by mountain ranges and rose fields.

The settlement originated in 1300 as a military fortress protecting the Shipka Pass, evolving into a significant regional trading post by the 15th century.

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, constructed in the 4th century BCE, contains detailed funeral murals and stands as a UNESCO World Heritage monument.

The Iskra Town History Museum displays 50,000 artifacts documenting the region's past, including collections from the ancient Thracian settlement of Seuthopolis.

The Rose Museum exhibits 15,000 items related to rose oil production, showcasing the technical processes and historical development of this regional industry.

Location: Kazanlak

Inception: 1300

Elevation above the sea: 407 m

Shares border with: Troyan

Website: http://kazanlak.bg

GPS coordinates: 42.61875,25.39324

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45

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