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One of the biggest and most beautiful Bulgarian cities is called Rousse. The city is situated on the bank of Danube River in northern Bulgaria, nearly 323 km away from Sofia and 200 km away from Varna.
Rousse was set up in the 1st century AD as a Roman port on the Danube. Its proximity to the river turned the city into an economic and cultural center. Foreign influence had impact over Rousse during the Ottoman rule.
The city was pioneer in many spheres. The first Bulgarian railway station was established there, connecting Rousse to Varna.
During the revival period, Rousse grew and developed. Its residents participated in revolutionary independence movements. After 1878, the city became even more picturesque as a result of the efforts of renowned architects. The many beautiful constructions set up in the 19th and 20th centuries gave Rousse the name Small Vienna.
Nearly 200 buildings have been included in the Rousse architectural heritage. Twelve of them have gained national recognition.
Apart from the beautiful buildings, Rousse brags many landmarks and attractions. Rousse is known as a city of museums.
Rousse’s history museum has more than 120 000 items on display. The museum of city living and culture presents Rousse’s traditions from the end of the 19th century and the 20th century. Do not miss the house-museum Baba Tonka and the one dedicated to Zahari Stoyanov.
The birth house of the Nobel Prize winner Elias Canetti is also situated in Rousse and open for visitors.
A one of a kind transport and communications museum can be seen in the building of the first railway station.
Rousse’s vicinities offer a wide selection of tourism opportunities. The Danube island of Liuliak is accessible for walks and rest. Prista Park and the forest park Lipnik also feature among the rest and walk destinations. The river of Roussenski Lom has its preserve where visitors can experience the beauty of nature.
Orlova Chouka, the second longest cave in Bulgaria, is situated 25 km south of the city.
Bulgaria has one functioning rocky monastery. Basarbovski monastery can be seen 15 km away from Rousse.
Rousse was set up in the 1st century AD as a Roman port on the Danube. Its proximity to the river turned the city into an economic and cultural center. Foreign influence had impact over Rousse during the Ottoman rule.
The city was pioneer in many spheres. The first Bulgarian railway station was established there, connecting Rousse to Varna.
During the revival period, Rousse grew and developed. Its residents participated in revolutionary independence movements. After 1878, the city became even more picturesque as a result of the efforts of renowned architects. The many beautiful constructions set up in the 19th and 20th centuries gave Rousse the name Small Vienna.
Nearly 200 buildings have been included in the Rousse architectural heritage. Twelve of them have gained national recognition.
Apart from the beautiful buildings, Rousse brags many landmarks and attractions. Rousse is known as a city of museums.
Rousse’s history museum has more than 120 000 items on display. The museum of city living and culture presents Rousse’s traditions from the end of the 19th century and the 20th century. Do not miss the house-museum Baba Tonka and the one dedicated to Zahari Stoyanov.
The birth house of the Nobel Prize winner Elias Canetti is also situated in Rousse and open for visitors.
A one of a kind transport and communications museum can be seen in the building of the first railway station.
Rousse’s vicinities offer a wide selection of tourism opportunities. The Danube island of Liuliak is accessible for walks and rest. Prista Park and the forest park Lipnik also feature among the rest and walk destinations. The river of Roussenski Lom has its preserve where visitors can experience the beauty of nature.
Orlova Chouka, the second longest cave in Bulgaria, is situated 25 km south of the city.
Bulgaria has one functioning rocky monastery. Basarbovski monastery can be seen 15 km away from Rousse.
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One of the biggest and most beautiful Bulgarian cities is called Rousse. The city is situated on the bank of Danube River in northern Bulgaria, nearly 323 km away from Sofia and 200 km away from Varna. Apart from the beautiful buildings, Rousse brags many landmarks and attractions. Rousse is known as a city of museums.
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