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The statues of King Seutus III and his wife Queen Berenice
At the entrance to the Damascena Ethnographic Complex, the majestic statue of the last great ruler of the Odris kingdom welcomes you royally, king Seutus III (330 BC. to 300 BC).
Thracian Cultural Center
The construction of the Thracian Cultural Center on the territory of the Ethnographic Complex was conceived more than 15 years (2007). Construction activities began in the summer of 2017. and it took two years, for the building to be completed.
"Liquid Gold of Bulgaria"
Bulgarian rose oil is obtained from the petals of Rosa damascena Mill by steam or water-steam distillation. More than 350 years it has been unsurpassed in quality worldwide. It is eternal. Bulgarian rose is synonymous with the highest quality.
Rose Damascena
"They always loved her, they have worshiped and praised her since time immemorial. There are countless legends about her, legends and ancient tales. Its role in the life of mankind is so remarkable, that volumes could be written.'
New distillery
Near the old distillery, guests of the complex can also view the modern working distillery, as well as to observe the pinking process, when it is his season. The principle, on which rosé processing is carried out in the new distillery.
Traditional Bulgarian technology for the production of rose oil
An old distillery: An old distillery is on display in the complex, "gulapana", which is made so, as gyulapans were made in the past (ago more than 350 year). The primitive rose garden "gulapana" ("gyulpane" - pink house)
The Varna civilization
Through 1972 year, near Varna, while excavating a trench for a cable, the excavator Raicho Marinov digs up yellow metal tiles. Keep them in the excavator for a few days, in a shoe box, without suspecting, that its discovery will change the ideas about the history of the world. Like that, after approx 7 000 years of rest, the buried golden treasure comes to light.
DAMASCENA BIOPARK
Visitors to the Ethnographic Complex "Damascena" have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Valley and enjoy the Biopark "Damascena" with a rich variety of wild animals. Open to visitors from 2020 Mr., the biopark has different types of wild animals.
ST. GEORGE'S FALLS IN DAMASCENA
Visitors to the Ethnographic Complex "Damascena" will enjoy the incredible waterfall "St. George", located in the eastern part opposite the rose factory. Under the sounds of vats and falling water, the waterfall will leave you with an incredible sense of calm and harmony.
THE RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS IN DAMASCENA
Damascena Restaurant is inspired by traditional recipes, and the dishes here are prepared with fresh regional products, slowly and at low temperature, in order to preserve all the useful properties and for the food to reach you as it is, as nature made it.
Monumental art in the Damascena complex
After learning more about King Seutus III and his wife Queen Berenice, whose statues greeted you at the entrance to the Damascena complex, let's see the statues of Aleko Konstantinov and Bai Gagno. In the "Damascena" complex, we also pay tribute to Aleko Konstantinov.