| Rose Fest |
Rose Fest/Rose Picking Kazanlak, a city in the centre of the Rose Valley, is known for its traditional Rose Festival which is held every year during the first weekend in June. This festival originates from the celebrations held at the beginning of the rose-harvesting period.The air humidity, cloudiness and precipitation in May and June contributed to obtain roses yielding high percentage of oil, and oil of superior quality. The Bulgarian oleaginous rose yields 70 percent of the world's attar of roses used by every well-known perfume company as an essential component of its products. The first rose festival in Kazanlak took place in 1903. Few years later, a similar fest was organized in the town of Karlovo, situated in the same area. The electing of Queen Rose, the harvesting ritual in the rose gardens and the parade along the streets of the town are the most interesting events during the festival.
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| Balkan Range - Hiking Adventures |
 STARA PLANINA (THE BALKAN RANGE) The largest and biggest mountain chain, crossing the entire country. The 700 km long mountain range is the backbone of Bulgaria. Stara Planina is ideal for hiking tours, biking, rock climbing and cave exploring, equally attractive to tourist and mountaineers. The Balkan range boasts many peaks, its highest peak “Botev” (2376 m). Near by peak “Botev” are many wonderful waterfalls, including Bulgarian highest waterfall “Raiskoto Praskalo” (120 m), The Balkan Range holds 31 nature reserves. You will also visit many beautiful museum, medieval monasteries, villages and National Revival towns.
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