What is known as the “Valley of the Thracian Kings” is where the rulers of the ancient Thracian tribes were buried with their horses and items they might need in the afterlife. The Golyama Kosmatka tomb near Kazanlak belonged to the Thracian Tsar Seuthes III. The ruler’s golden crown, a golden kilix (a wine glass), knee-pads and a helmet were discovered there. Visitors can delve into the tomb's narrow corridor and burial chamber and learn about the ancient Thracian burial tradition and architecture.

ocated to the north-west of Kazanlak is the Shipka monastery. The complex is notable for its main church, which is considered a cultural landmark of national importance. The Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ is built in the style of 17th century Moscow churches, richly ornamented both on the outside and the inside. It is a memorial honouring the Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers that died in the Liberation War of 1878.

The Damascena Complex gives you the chance to experience the full range of rose products Bulgaria has to offer. You’ll learn about the techniques used to create rose oil, historically and today. You’ll have the chance to taste rose jam, rose honey, rose liquor and rose brandy. You can sample some of the variety of rose-derived essential oils. If you wish to take some of these exquisite products with you as a souvenir or as gifts, you can find all you need at the gift shop. The complex itself is part of that experience – the authentic traditional architecture and gorgeous garden, along with the delicious local cuisine served at its restaurant, make it a joy to visit and a great place to ease you into the world of Bulgarian rose oil.