Central Southern Bulgaria
The town of Karlovo (25 715 inhabitants, 520 metres above sea level) is situated in the valley of the same name, which is part of the famous Rose Valley, along the two banks of Stara Reka River, left feeder of Stryama River.
Landmarks
In the yard there is the monument of Levski’s mother - Gina Kouncheva. A spacious exhibition hall has been built, featuring materials and exhibits of the Apostle’s life and revolutionary activities. From this life everyone can learn something - no matter if you’re a Bulgarian or a foreigner, rich or poor, banker or politician. From the humble father’s house to immortality on the gallows, Levski teaches us pure and simple things, shows us the path as nation and humans! The Monument to Vassil Levski (V. Levski Sq., in the old part of the town)- the figure of the Apostle in life-size, on a high base, with a pistol in his hand and a lion next to him. At the lower part of the base there are bas-reliefs. One can always find fresh flowers here, left by ordinary people.The St. Nicola Church (next to Levski’s monument). In the northern part of the yard is the grave of Levski’s mother. The Holy Virgin Church (built in 1847) 32, Vassil Levski Str., has a nice stone drinking-fountain near the entrance. The Chitalishte Vassil Levski (reading room and community centre) with a permanent art gallery (20th July Sq., working hours: 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m., tel.: 0335 3391). The Alexandrovs' (Hadgivalkovs’) House (V. Levski Sq.), Beliyat Dvor (The White Yard) (1, Sokolova Str.), Zoevs’ House (1, Evstati Geshov Str.), Koprinarovs’ House (11, Rakovska Str.), Patevs’ House (45, Vassil Levski Str., opposite Lev-ski’s monument), Ploshtakovs’ House (8, Verkovitch Str.), Poulevs’ House (The Union of Bulgarian Artists - 5, Dimitur Sabev Str.), Sumnalievs’ House (1, Dragoman Str.). The bust-monument of Hristo Prodanov is in the town park, in the northern part of Karlovo.
