Kazanlak
Kazanlak is the centre of Bulgaria's rose oil industry, set in the Rose Valley at the foot of the Balkan Mountains and on the road to the historic Shipka Pass. The surrounding area holds ancient Thracian tombs, including one on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the nearby site of the ancient city of Seuthopolis. The town itself has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the Rose Museum offers a focused look at the region's defining industry.
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- Population47,918
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km8.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Kazanlak: quick answers
Where is Kazanlak?
Kazanlak is in Bulgaria, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Stara Zagora.
How do you get to Kazanlak?
The nearest airport is Gorna Oryahovitsa (GOZ), about 1 hr 51 min away by road. The nearest train station is Казанлък, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kazanlak?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C33°F. The wettest month is May, with about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kazanlak?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 20 restaurants, 16 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kazanlak?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stara Zagora, Shipka and Gabrovo.