Inside Bulgaria’s Valley of Roses

Experience the magic of the Rose Valley during the height of the annual Rose Festival! Join me for a slow-paced journey through the vibrant streets of Kazanlak, captured during the second day of the celebrations. It was such a beautiful day—from the quiet history of the ancient tombs to the buzzing energy of the festival stalls in the city. We also got to see exactly how that famous Bulgarian rose oil is made, which was the perfect way to end the day. I hope you enjoy this little look into the heart of the valley. Have you ever been to a harvest festival? I'd love to hear about it in the comments! 00:00 Welcome to Kazanluk: Capital of the Rose Valley 00:42 Experiencing the Rose Festival 03:13 The Secret Connection: Rose Oil & Alcohol Distillation 05:22 Exploring the only Rose Museum in the world and strolling through the Rosarium 10:25 Heading to the UNESCO Thracian Tomb 13:33 Festival vibes in Kazanlak 14:27 Visit to the Oldest Family-Run Distillery 16:53 Picking Roses: Damascena vs. Rosa Alba 18:20 From Tradition to Modern Liquid Gold 20:03 The Secret to Quality: Soil, Water, and Mountains 21:03 Medical & Healing Applications of the Rose 22:30 Identifying Pure Rose Oil 22:56 Final Thoughts from the Rose Valley