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Комплекс "Старинно Карлово", Паметник на Васил Левски, ulitsa "Vasil Levski", Karlovo, Bulgaria
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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Up to 1 day

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

About this activity

Step back into 19th-century Bulgaria at the Starinno Karlovo Ethnographic Complex. This living history museum in Karlovo vividly recreates daily life through preserved houses and artifacts. Explore the Buhalov Han, a former inn showcasing traditional crafts; the Raino Popovich House, offering a glimpse into family life; and the Patevi House, a typical urban dwelling with a charming garden. Imagine artisans at work, families gathered around the table, and quiet moments in the garden. Starinno Karlovo isn’t just a collection of buildings; it’s a tapestry of stories, connecting you with Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage. The complex includes five historic houses: Beliya Dvor (The White Yard), Patevata Maaza (The Patevi Cellar), the Raino Popovich House, the Patevi House, and the Buhalov Han.

Highlights:

  • Historic House Tour: Explore five preserved houses: Beliya Dvor, Patevata Maaza, Raino Popovich House, Patevi House, and Buhalov Han.
  • Hands-on Workshops:
    • Soap making at Pateva House
    • Wool felting souvenir creation
    • Pottery making
    • Loom weaving experience
  • Cultural Demonstrations:
    • Rose oil distillation
    • Kalofer lace making
  • Tastings:
    • Turkish coffee with rose petal preserve and Turkish delight
    • Rose juice
    • Local rose liqueur, rakia, or vodka
  • Other Activities:
    • Traditional costume try-on
    • Personalized certificate printing

Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours

Includes: Guided tour, workshop materials, tastings, costume use, certificate, English-speaking guide.

Optional: Traditional meal, transportation.

Cancellation policy:

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours prior to the starting time of the event.

Included/Excluded

  • Guided tour of 5 historic houses within the Complex.
  • Hands-on soap-making experience at the Pateva House.
  • Rose oil distillation demonstration at a traditional mini-distillery.
  • Try on traditional Bulgarian folk costumes.
  • Traditional Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand, served with homemade rose petal preserve.
  • Tasting of local rose liqueur, rakia, or vodka.
  • Rose juice.
  • Rose Turkish delight.
  • Wool felting workshop: create your own souvenir.
  • Pottery workshop: create your own pottery piece.
  • Traditional loom weaving demonstration and hands-on experience.
  • Demonstration of the intricate art of Kalofer lace making.
  • Create your own personalized certificate on a traditional printing press.
  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses
  • tips

Durations

Half-day

Language

English

Activity's Location

Комплекс "Старинно Карлово", Паметник на Васил Левски, ulitsa "Vasil Levski", Karlovo, Bulgaria
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Owner

Starinno Karlovo

Member Since 2025

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