Around
The Beauties
of Karlovo and the Surroundings
While you enjoy your comfortable stay with us, don’t miss visiting the unique landmarks and natural beauties in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
Vasil Levski Monument and Vasil Levski National Museum (10 minutes walk)
Feel the spirit of Bulgarian history by visiting the monument to the Apostle and the museum dedicated to the life and work of Vasil Levski. Here you will find a rich exhibition of personal belongings, documents and photographs.
Ethnographic Complex “Old Karlovo” (13 minutes walk)
The complex consists of five houses – cultural monuments. Each of them has its own unique message, energy, rich history and Renaissance atmosphere.
Historical Museum – Karlovo (15 minutes walk)
It is housed in the building of the former Fifth Grade Boys’ School, built in 1871. It is located next to Vasil Levski Square, opposite the St. Nicholas Church, in the “Old Karlovo” Historical Zone, a group monument of architecture and urbanism from the period of the National Revival, in the historical central part of the city.
St. Nicholas Church (15 minutes walk)
A monument of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture. It was erected in 1847, and among the icon painters were Stanislav Dospevski and Ivan Zografski. The church bell tower was built in 1890. During the solemn ringing of the bells, the name of the church “Sve-ti-Ni-ko-lai” is clearly heard. Here in 1858, the Day of Bulgarian Writing was celebrated for the first time. In the courtyard of the church is the grave of Gina Kuncheva – the mother of Vasil Levski.
Kurshum Mosque (12-minute walk)
Karlzade Ali Bey built the oldest surviving building in Karlovo – the Bullet Mosque (1485), so called (“Lead Mosque”) because of its lead roof.
Suchurum Waterfall (15-minute walk)
There is no other place in Bulgaria with a waterfall so close to the city center. Its name translates as “Flying Water.” It falls from a height of about 10 meters and is fed by the waters of the Stara Reka River as it enters the city.
Nearby by car
Short excursions and active recreation
- Sopot town (5km.) – Famous for its Bulgarian Renaissance architecture and the Ivan Vazov Museum. It is located just a few kilometers from Karlovo
- town of Kalofer (17km.) – The small Bulgarian Renaissance town and the birthplace of Hristo Botev
- town of Hisarya (28km) – Here you can see the remains of the Roman baths, a Roman tomb and more.
- Eco-trail “White River” ( 24 km.) – Suitable for families and lovers of light challenges. The route includes beautiful riverbeds and dense forests.
Hotel Almond
For your convenience
Our reception team will be available to provide you with detailed information and organize routes or transportation to your desired destinations.
We wish you an unforgettable experience in Karlovo!