Self-Guided Tour in ISKRA Historical Museum

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About this activity

If you are the holder of an analytical and prying mind, if you like to learn new things, if you do not stop admiring the achievements of ancestors and you are used to using their wisdom, this amazing experience is right for you! The Kazanlak Historical museum is rare-air spot in Bulgaria in terms of the glorious past of the Valley of Roses and the Valley of the Thracian Kings. True gem to be explored while in Kazanlak.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, Russian, Chinese, Greek, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Turkish, Spanish
Operated by: MeOnTour - from locals to glocals

Ages: Infants (0–7 years) · Children (8–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ticket
Included: E-Guided tour of the museum

Itinerary

Iskra Historical Museum

Admission included

Founded in 1901 by the patriotic citizen of Kazanlak Peter Topuzov, the historical museum Iskra is one of the oldest, richest and most famous museums in Bulgaria. Inside, one can find over 70 000 original exhibits depicting the rich material and spiritual culture of the Kazanlak region.

One can visit the constant exhibitions at the Archeology, Revival, New History, Ethnography and Modern History departments. Tourists can also be interested in the collections of bone sickles (the biggest collection in South-Eastern Europe), Thracian treasuries, medieval ceramics, cold steel and firearms, jewelry and dresses from the past lifestyles of the citizens of Kazanlak.

Inside the treasury hall one can find the newest golden, silver and bronze findings from the Thracian temples in the region. These include the unique golden wreath that belonged to Seutus III, his helmet and knee-pads, the whole golden and silver horse ammunition.