Discover the important museums not to be missed during your stay in Bulgaria as well as a list by city of the main museums to visit.
National History Museum
Modern Bulgaria is passionate about a distant past, that of the Thracians of which its citizens feel they are the heirs.
The ancient civilization of the Thracians is one of the oldest in the world and has left a legacy of priceless treasures and monuments scattered throughout Bulgaria.
The Thracian people also occupied a large place in the ancient world.
In the classical period, from the 6th century BC, the Greeks often noted Thracian influences on their mythology, their religion, their arts, particularly music.
Today, the general public has met the Thracians thanks to the fabulous exhibition of jewelry, vases and golden weapons which has traveled to several countries.
Sofia History Museum
From funerary monuments to ritual objects, gold jewelry…
During your stay in Sofia, you will be able to discover the exceptional wealth of this mysterious and still little-known Thracian civilization in the National History Museum.
In terms of cultural and social activities, visiting and admiring the exceptional collections of this museum is an excellent idea if you are staying in the capital.
The main city of the Balkans since antiquity, Sofia – capital of Bulgaria – indeed demonstrates a rich and varied historical, cultural and artistic heritage, of which you can admire the invaluable treasures brought together in particular in the History Museum from the city.
But you can also admire the collections of the archaeological, ethnographic museum and the natural science museum which are located in the city center of Sofia, near the National Assembly Square where the Parliament, the Presidency and the headquarters are also located. of the National Bank.
It should be noted that the National History Museum in Sofia is the largest museum in Bulgaria.
It was created in 1973 with the aim of preserving the best of Bulgarian heritage from prehistory to the present day.
Its funds house an exceptional collection of more than 650,000 objects.
The exhibitions are divided into 11 rooms, which you can visit in thematic and chronological order.
Prehistory, Thraco-Roman period, Bulgarian Middle Ages, Period of Ottoman domination, Third Bulgarian Kingdom, Bulgarian folklore, Apollonia Pontica, Coins.
Two rooms are reserved for temporary exhibitions.
The capital of Sofia and its region are therefore an essential destination in Bulgaria to discover the richness and variety of Bulgarian historical and cultural heritage whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family or with friends.
Good visit!
Access
Schedules
Summer (April – October): 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winter (November – March): 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Price
Adult 10 leva
Adult with children over 7 years old: 3 leva + 1 leva
Students: 1 lev
Combined ticket including visit to the Boyana Church: 12 leva
Right to take photos: 10 leva
Pleven Wine Museum
It is in a cellar buried in a cave and another nestled in the Rocks of Belogradchik that you can visit the Wine Museum located in Pleven, in the wine region of the Danube Plain in north-central Bulgaria.
Pleven on the Wine Route
Come to Bulgaria for a tasting stay following the Wine Route and discover one of the great Bulgarian local products.
Bulgaria benefits from a Mediterranean climate allowing it to produce high quality wines.
In particular, visit the Pleven Wine Museum located in a cellar buried in a natural cave in the Kaylaka park in Pleven.
You can taste Bulgarian wines from different grape varieties in the cellars of the region.
Botanic Garden - Balchik
The town of Balchik is located in a large bay on the Black Sea, 45 km north of Varna and 35 km south-east of Dobrich.
In Balchik is the largest botanical garden in the country, located in the park of the palace of Queen Marie of Romania.
The vast park was designed by the Swiss landscaper Jules Jany.
List of Museums by city
List by city of the main museums to visit in Bulgaria
Regional Historical Museum - Haskovo
Museum Center "Thracian Art in the Eastern Rhodopes"
Ethnographic Museum
History Museum
National History Museum - Sofia
National Gallery of Fine Arts
Archaeological Museum Varna
Varna History Museum
State Art Gallery "Boris Denev"
Arbanassi Art Gallery
Archaeological Museum
Wine Museum Pleven
Ethnographic Museum
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