Historic site · Bulgaria
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
About Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork "beehive" (tholos) tomb that is located near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria. The tomb is part of a large royal Thracian necropolis in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers near their ancient capital of Seuthopolis in a region where more than a thousand tombs of royalty and members of the Thracian aristocracy can be found. It lies in the Kazanlak Valley, enclosed between the Balkan Mountains to the north and the Sredna Gora mountain range to the south. The monument dates back to the fourth century BC and has been on the UNESCO protected World Heritage Site list since 1979.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: June, August – September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Where is Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is in Bulgaria. The nearest city is Gabrovo, about 28 km away.
When is the best time to visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
The most comfortable months to visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak are June, August – September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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