Ethnographic complex "Kulata"

Ethnographic complex "Kulata" is part of the Historical Museum "Iskra". Its location is not accidental - it is located in the oldest quarter of the city, where there are buildings that have preserved their traditional appearance. Kazanlak as a small town has a peculiar urban culture, located amid unique nature. It is an architecture that respects the local traditions, keeps the floors low and specific architectural details on the facades that have become a trademark. In 1976, ethnographic exhibitions were arranged by the Historical Museum in two of the restored houses. One of the houses was built in the early 19th century and is typical sub-Balkan architecture - one-storey, asymmetrical. In its courtyard, an agricultural shed has been restored, in which the usual equipment for primitive land cultivation is arranged. The second house rebuilt at that time was that of the prominent Kazanlak public figure, merchant and donor Ivan Khadzhienov. This house has no similar architectural design in the town. The house is two-storeyed, asymmetrical, with an open-air porch and a kyoshk. The exposition of the Ethnographic Complex "Kulata" presents the home cosiness of the Kazanlak man at that time, his new self-confidence and attitude to the world. Tourists always associate Kazanlak with the Valley of the Roses, and now with the Thracian kings. Visitors of the Ethnographic Complex are offered additional attractions - presentation of rose growing, testing of essential oils, tasting of culinary products from the oil-bearing rose, folklore puppet show. Also in the Ethnographic Complex "Kulata" visitors have the opportunity to buy rose oil, various products of the oil rose, cosmetics, rose liqueur, guel brandy and handmade souvenirs related to the lifestyle and culture of rose growers.