Karlovo, a town in Central Bulgaria, offers some of the best Bulgarian real estate. It is situated in the southern foot of the Stara Planina Mountain which also offers top Bulgarian real estate. It belongs to the Plovdiv Region and it is an administrative centre of Karlovo municipality. The town is situated 141 km east from Sofia, 58 km north from Plovdiv, 55 km to the west from Kazanluk and 66 km to the south from Troyan. Karlovo is a popular destination to acquire Bulgarian real estate because it is situated in the Karlovo valley which is a part of the famous Rose Valley.
The remote past of the town has not been thoroughly studied. Although numerous villages and citadels situated on the area of the contemporary town have occurred, flourished and been ruined during the centuries, none of them has left a more significant trace. The existence of two Thracian villages has been proved as well as consecrated land and the remnants of medieval monasteries and churches have been preserved. These archeological findings explain the demand for Bulgarian real estate in the region. The contemporary town is totally renewed. It is located on the right bank of the Stara River and it is supposed to date back from Ottoman times as an administrative centre of local feudal lords. The village was named after one of the feudal lords. In the beginning of the 19th century it marked economic growth, culture progress and revolutionary fervour. Rich merchants used to trade abroad with the products of skillful goldsmiths, coppersmiths, tailors and furriers. Karlovo  turned into a big and lively village with a differentiated central part, clock tower and nice houses. The first culture centre was founded in Karlovo in 1869. The Russian-Turkish War of Liberation put an end of the rich life in the village after it was burnt and devastated.
Karlovo is the home-town to many of the prominent revolutionaries. This is the birthplace of the eminent fighter for freedom, Vassil Levski, who is a Bulgarian national heroA number of significant historical events have taken place in the Karlovo region and this draws the attention of many interested in Bulgarian real estate.
Karlovo was not only a revolutionary centre, but it also used to be a culture seat in the years of Bulgarian National Revival. Many of the writers from this period lived and worked in the town and helped preserve the authentic features of Bulgarian spirit. The cultural heritage of the town is preserved in the museums in Karlovo which intrigue not only locals but guests as well and make the town even a more luring destination to obtain Bulgarian real estate.
What differs Karlovo from all the other Bulgarian real estate offers is the symbol of the region- the oil-yielding rose. It occupies a special place in the lives of local people. A festival dedicated to the rose is held annually to honour the Queen of the flowers. During the celebrations which include traditional ceremonies and customs the town becomes very colourful and vivid and a more attractive destination to acquire Bulgarian real estate.
Karlovo is a Bulgarian real estate of intense interest because it is one of the few towns where some old crafts have been preserved and are still practiced. The products of skillful coppersmiths, talented woodworkers and masters of barrels and guns are evidence for the preserved traditions and famous adroitness of Bulgarian craftsmen.
During some of festivals held in esteem in the region, especially the first Sunday before Lent, Karlovo becomes a very attractive, bustling and vivid Bulgarian real estate as folklore dances and songs resound in the streets of the town. Men dressed in typical for the custom costumes, made of animal fur and solid bells, dance to banish the evil spirits according to the old beliefs. July, 18th is another day on which Karlovo is illuminated by colourful lights and fireworks to celebrate the official holiday of the town.
Karlovo is a captivating destination all year around because of the unique old part of the town which allures many to buy Bulgarian real estate here. The old part of the town has preserved the spirit of the Bulgarian revival in spite of the modern architecture. Around 115 houses and monuments have been preserved. The old houses in Karlovo have great architectural value due to their wooden carved ceilings, their gates decorated with frescoes, the murals on the stone walls, the vast gardens and the quiet cobblestone covered yards. Many of them have been turned into museums to amaze the local and foreign visitors. It is a marvelous place to obtain Bulgarian real estate nearby.
Karlovo is a preferred spot to acquire Bulgarian real estate because of the breathtaking beauty of the area around. The fifteen-metre high waterfall Suchurum (flying water) is situated just a kilometer away from Karlovo, on the foothills of the Stara Planina Mountain. Its proximity to the town and the well-maintained road to it have turned it into a favourite place for locals and guests for rest, picnicking and recreation. Karlovo is a top destination to buy Bulgarian real estate as it is situated near one of the most picturesque and fascinating nature reserves- Stara Reka (Old River) named after the river which passes through the area. It is a reserve of major importance as it shelters many of the endangered flora species as twenty of them can be seen only on the territory of our country. The unique nature of this region is a prerequisite for the development of scientific tourism which has gained popularity in Western Europe and attracts many interested in Bulgarian real estates.  The wild-life observing tourism in Bulgaria offers observational tours of birds, deer, predators and wild boars and it is an experience of a life-time. Karlovo is a place which offers diverse outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, hunting, etc which guarantee all-year round entertainment if  you buy  Bulgarian real estate in Karlovo.
Karlovo is not only a destination which impresses with its marvelous nature beauty, but it is also a region with fertile land where different crops are cultivated and many decide to buy Bulgarian real estate exactly here. The town is famous for its vineyards, rose fields and lavender gardens.
What also favours Karlovo as a top destination to obtain Bulgarian real estate is its proximity to the second biggest town in Bulgaria, Plovdiv and the well-maintained road system which make the town accessible throughout the whole year and eases the property management.
The breathtaking nature, the intriguing historical past and the cultural heritage are the most favourable circumstances for the development of tourism in the region and Bulgarian real estate market as well. Karlovo combines all of them, which makes it a number one spot to buy Bulgarian real estate.