Buzludzha Monument Tour: Explore Europe's Best Abandoned Place and the Rose Valley
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Embark on a captivating tour of the Buzludzha Monument, Europe's top abandoned destination. Discover the enchanting Rose Valley and its Damascene complex, home to the world's finest rose oil.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Buzludzha Monument - In this one day tour you will visit the Buzlodzha monument and learn about the communist regime in Bulgaria, about the greatest leaders during this period and other interesting historical facts.

It was built by the Bulgarian communist regiem to commemorate the event in 1891.
Also the UFO
building was the site of many state functions with Lenin and Marx posters and a red-star on the ceiling.

In fact the Buzludzha monument is on the sixth place of the European the best destinations. The best abandoned places on the planet earth.

  • Damascena Ethnographic Complex - Inspired by the energy of the valley of roses, the wine and the myths of the Thracian kings Damascena Ethnographic Complex was created.

You will visit the Damascene complex and its unique gardens with 150 different species of roses.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long journey to Buzludzha, a famed communist monument which is noted as being the sixth top location of all European destinations and considered one of the most intriguing abandoned sites worldwide.

Experience the Damascene complex nestled in the heart of the rose valley. The Damascene complex is renowned for its exceptional gardens that host 150 varieties of roses.

Interesting facts:
– Bulgarian rose oil is globally acknowledged as the superior rose oil in quality.
– It requires 30 roses to yield a single drop of rose oil, and between 3,000-4,000 kg of rose blossoms to produce 1 kg of top-tier rose oil.
– Bulgaria started distilling rose oil as far back as the 17th century.

Location
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Plamencherniradev
Nov 10, 2022
Day Tour in Communist Monument Buzludzha and the Rose Valley - Thanks to Green Valleys for this one day tour. Buzludzha monument is an amazing building. We also visited the Damascena complex as a part of the rose valley. It is worth seeing. Professional care from the guides and very interesting stories. Recommend.
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Lyubomir
Nov 8, 2022
Day Tour in Communist Monument Buzludzha and the Rose Valley - Very interesting places, astonishing building. Professional care all the time. Highly recommend this one day tour.
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