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The town of Dobrich is located in northeastern Bulgaria, 50 km away from Varna and 480 km away from Sofia. Dobrich and the region near the town have been called Bulgaria’s granary because of the fertile land and the wheat production taking place there.
Contemporary Dobrich exists on the remains of Thracian, Roman and old Bulgarian settlements. It was founded in the 15th or 16th century by the rich merchant Hadzhioglou from Pazardzhik.
Initially the town carried his name. A change came in the end of the 19th century. During the centuries, the settlement developed as a trade and commerce center. It had a huge fair and many shops.
The oriental looks of the town started changing in the 19th century. It got its church, school and hospital. During the same period, many refugees from the Kotlen and Turgovishte regions moved to Dobrich. This movement added to the diverse face of the town.
Ottoman rule in the region ended in 1878. Shortly after, the town got its current name. It was derived from the name of the once upon a time ruler of these lands- the boyar Dobrotitsa.
In the beginning of the 20th century Dobrich became part of Romania twice. The second time Romanian reign lasted more than 20 years. Since September 25 1940, Dobrich became once again part of Bulgaria. The date marks the official town holiday.
The several decades that followed World War II saw the town carrying the name of marshal Tolbouhin. It became Dobrich once again in 1990.
Today Dobrich offers tourists several interesting sites. A house-museum honors the writer Yordan Yovkov. Many of his famous works are connected to Yovkov’s stay in Dobrich.
The ethnographic museum is situated in a beautiful, revival-style house. The exposition presents many styles and customs connected to Dobrich’s history.
Old Dobrich, the ethnographic complex of the town, presents the skills of various craftsmen. Most of them work in authentic old-time ambience.
The archaeological museum tells more about the ancient people who lived in the area centuries ago. The central and eastern parts of Dobrich host the remains of a Roman settlement. Lovers of fine art can take a walk to the art gallery that has more than 3000 works on display.
Contemporary Dobrich exists on the remains of Thracian, Roman and old Bulgarian settlements. It was founded in the 15th or 16th century by the rich merchant Hadzhioglou from Pazardzhik.
Initially the town carried his name. A change came in the end of the 19th century. During the centuries, the settlement developed as a trade and commerce center. It had a huge fair and many shops.
The oriental looks of the town started changing in the 19th century. It got its church, school and hospital. During the same period, many refugees from the Kotlen and Turgovishte regions moved to Dobrich. This movement added to the diverse face of the town.
Ottoman rule in the region ended in 1878. Shortly after, the town got its current name. It was derived from the name of the once upon a time ruler of these lands- the boyar Dobrotitsa.
In the beginning of the 20th century Dobrich became part of Romania twice. The second time Romanian reign lasted more than 20 years. Since September 25 1940, Dobrich became once again part of Bulgaria. The date marks the official town holiday.
The several decades that followed World War II saw the town carrying the name of marshal Tolbouhin. It became Dobrich once again in 1990.
Today Dobrich offers tourists several interesting sites. A house-museum honors the writer Yordan Yovkov. Many of his famous works are connected to Yovkov’s stay in Dobrich.
The ethnographic museum is situated in a beautiful, revival-style house. The exposition presents many styles and customs connected to Dobrich’s history.
Old Dobrich, the ethnographic complex of the town, presents the skills of various craftsmen. Most of them work in authentic old-time ambience.
The archaeological museum tells more about the ancient people who lived in the area centuries ago. The central and eastern parts of Dobrich host the remains of a Roman settlement. Lovers of fine art can take a walk to the art gallery that has more than 3000 works on display.
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