Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
A 4th-century BC Thracian tomb with painted frescoes of a funeral feast, listed by UNESCO. The original is sealed for protection; an exact replica nearby is open, in the park on the north side of town.
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a burial monument from the 4th to early 3rd century BC in Tyulbeto Park, in the north-east of the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria. It was found by chance in 1944 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. It is a beehive-shaped tholos tomb of brickwork: a narrow corridor leads into a round burial chamber with a dome.
The paintings are regarded as Bulgaria's best-preserved Hellenistic works of art. The walls are painted dark red, and the dome shows a seated couple, a procession with horn players, horses and a chariot race. To protect the frescoes the original is generally closed to visitors (as of October 2026, check in advance); right beside it stands a true-to-scale 1:1 replica that you can visit. The tomb belongs to the Valley of the Thracian Kings, with more than a thousand tombs of Thracian rulers and nobles.
- Nearest town
- Kazanlak, Bulgaria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.6255, 25.4000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Bulgaria: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Крънското ханчеMotorhome stopover4 km from Thracian Tomb of KazanlakMotorhomes
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- Camping placeCampsite11 km from Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
- БаритеCampsite12 km from Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
All campsites in Bulgaria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is in Kazanlak, Bulgaria, at GPS 42.6255, 25.4000. It is about 12 km from Shipka.
Can you camp near Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Крънското ханче, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Across the Balkan range: Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka and Plovdiv.
What is there to see near Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
Places worth a stop nearby: Buzludzha Monument (12 km), Shipka Monument (15 km), Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex (20 km) and Tryavna Old Town (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)