Travel Reference
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Along the
dromos
(vaulted entry corridor), a double frieze depicts battle scenes. The
burial chamber is 12m in diameter, and covered by a beehive dome typical of Thracian
3rd to 5th centuries BC design. The dome's murals depict events such as a funeral feast
and chariot race.
Museum
( 64 750; Tyulbe Park; admission 2 lv; 10am-6pm)
Considering that you get basic-
ally the same experience from seeing the full-scale tomb replica in this museum, most vis-
itors choose not to spend the 20 lv required to see the real thing. The staff guiding you
around the faux tomb are friendly and speak good English.
MUSEUM
MUSEUM
Iskra Museum & Art Gallery
( 23 741; ul Sv Kiril i Metodii; adult/student 2/1 lv; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri)
This gallery
displays extensive archaeological finds including pottery, jewellery and tools from excav-
ations of Thracian tombs like that in Tyulbe Park. All explanations are in Bulgarian, so the
brochure (2 lv) in English, French or German is helpful.
Upstairs, numerous paintings are displayed, including by renowned local artists such as
Ivan Milev and Vasil Barakov. Purchase the printed catalogue (in English and French; 3
lv).
Kulata Ethnological Complex
( 621 733; ul Knyaz Mirski; admission 3 lv, with rose-liquor tasting 4 lv; 8am-noon
& 1-6pm)
Just down from Tyulbe Park and the Thracian tomb, you'll find the appealing
Kulata (Tower) district, site of the Kulata Ethnological Complex. A replica of a one-storey
peasant's home and wooden sheds with agricultural implements and carts are among the
rustic exhibits.
A courtyard leads to the two-storey
House of Hadzhi Eno
, built by a wealthy rose mer-
chant in Bulgarian National Revival style. Some explanations in German and English are
given, and you may be invited by the caretaker to sample some rose tea, liquor or jam.
ETHNO-MUSEUM
MUSEUM
Museum of the Roses
