Self-Guided Tour in the Museum of Roses
- Free cancellation
- Wheelchair accessible
About this experience
Rose production and even the greater part the trading with the rose oil became one of the most attractive visit cards on Kazanlak region and the Bulgarian agriculture. Before half century reasonably said: Rose culture in Bulgaria whose purpose is extraction of rose oil, is not only the oldest and the most charming industry in the country but also exceptionally and specific in the region.
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What’s included
- E-Guided tour of the museum
- Ticket
Not included
- Private transportation
Itinerary
- 1
Museum of Roses of its kind is located in the Town of Roses – Kazanlak. The first museum exhibition of the Kazanlak rose was displayed in 1967 and from 1969 onwards it turned into a rose museum that is globally unique. The museum’s look, as we know it nowadays, dates back to 1984. It is located in a new building in Rosarium park and is part of the Iskra historical museum in the town of Kazanlak. The Museum of Roses has a rich collection of objects, pictures and documents that reveal the history of Bulgarian oleaginous-roses growing. These exhibits are located in three halls. Inside the museum one can see instruments used for processing rose gardens, utensils for storage and export of rose oil and rose water. There is also a reproduction of a rose-oil depot and of the first rose-oil examination laboratory established in 1907. Hristo Yaramov is a chemistry teacher in the Kazanlak school. The laboratory was aimed at analyzing the rose oil and started issuing certificates for the purity of oil that was to be exported abroad. The period back then was hard for Bulgarian rose-growing as the so called ‘tereshe’, or fake rose oil, emerged. Threatened by deterioration of the Bulgarian rose oil’s reputation as the world’s best, Hristo Yaramov’s laboratory was a successful attempt to spoil this wrongful practice. A remarkable object in the museum’s exhibition is a rose-oil container that was last used in 1947, but the rose fragrance still comes out of it.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guidance in English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Turkish, and Hebrew
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Not suitable for pets
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Museum of Roses
- Address
- Voynishka Str. 1, Kazanlak, 6100, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 42.62348, 25.38855
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guidance in English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Turkish, and Hebrew
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Museum of Roses, Voynishka Str. 1, Kazanlak, 6100, BG.
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the supplier lists this experience as wheelchair accessible.
From AED 70 per person
