Karlovo

Karlovo is a town in Central Bulgaria located in a fertile valley along the river Tundzha (in Bulgarian: ??????). It has a population of 30,000 (as of 2005). There are some facts that make Karlovo famous.

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First, the world-wide known rose oil, which is grown here, is used in producing perfume.

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In addition to this, Karlovo is the birthplace of Vasil Levski. He is the most distinguished Bulgarian to start preparing the national liberation from the Ottoman rule. There is a museum dedicated to him and a big monument.

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Karlovo is also a liked place for tourism in the region.

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Bulgaria: The Republic of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: ????????? ????????) is a republic in the southeast of Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the east, Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and Montenegro and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north along the river Danube. It is one of Euro...

Tundzha: east of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria...