Karlovo

Also known as Carlova

Karlovo ( ) is a historically important town in central Bulgaria located in a fertile valley along the river Stryama at the southern foot of the Balkan Mountains. It is administratively part of Plovdiv Province and has a population of about 19,373 (), the mayor being Dr. Emil Kabaivanov. Karlovo is famous for its rose oil, which is used in producing perfume. Karlovo is also the birthplace of Vasil Levski, the most distinguished Bulgarian to start preparing the national liberation from the Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. There is a museum and large monument dedicated to him. Karlovo is a

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Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox settlement >.image_skyline: Karlovo mosaic.jpg
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox settlement >.image_caption: View from Karlovo
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Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox settlement >.subdivision_name: Bulgaria
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox settlement >.subdivision_type1: Province(Oblast)
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