National History Museum - Sightseeing in Sofia in Sofia

22,000 exhibits show the development of social, cultural and political life on Bulgarian soil. From the first prehistoric settlements through to the National Revival period and the Bulgarian State 1878 – 1945; covering the Greeks, Romans, First Bulgarian Kingdom in the Middle Ages and the Byzantines.

Among the most spectacular exhibits are the unique gold treasures from Panagyurishte and the Thracian silver from Rogozen as well as silver and bronze jewellery from the Bronze Age.

In the splendid main hall on the first floor, with its full height glass windows opening onto Vitosha mountain, visitors can see the development of the Bulgarian alphabet and early Bulgarian Christian art.

A recent addition to the costume collection includes the wedding dress worn by Princess Kalina, daughter of Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha.

Located in the outskirts of Sofia in the upmarket Boyana district, the museum cannot be reached on foot. Take the number 63 or 111 buses, the number 2 trolley bus or a taxi.

Adult – 10 leva

School and University student – 1 lev

* Adult accompanied by children – 3 leva and for a child of 7 and over – 1 lev.

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Open:

November – March 9.00 – 17.30. The Box Office closes at 16.45.

April – October 9.30 – 18.00. The Box Office closes at 17.15.

Address:

ul. Vitoshko Lale 16,Okolovrustno Shosse, Boyana District

Phone/Fax:

(+359) 2 955 42 80
fax:(+359) 2 955 76 02

www:

http://www.historymuseum.org
nim1973@abv.bg

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National History Museum [Natsionalen Istoricheski muzei]

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National History Museum [Natsionalen Istoricheski muzei]

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Open:

Address:

Phone/Fax:

www:

Sofia
Sightseeing in Sofia