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If you decide to visit Lovech, make sure to pay some attention to its ethnographic complex. The complex is situated in Varosha district, on a small cobblestone street. Two adjacent houses form the museum.

Drasova house was constructed in the first half of the 19th century. You will be amazed by the mixture of oriental and European styles you will discover in the house. The collection recreates the life of a wealthy family from the period. The mixture of styles can be spotted throughout the house. Apart from the typical kitchen furniture, you will notice a colorful Milka box brought from Austria.

A typical for the Balkan region stove has been preserved in the house.

The living room further displays the style mix. Colorful rugs cover the couch, placed right next to Viennese chairs and a Russian samovar.

Typical revival-period style is observable in the bedroom. It features just one huge bed, where seven to 27 people used to sleep. A bride’s room is situated next. You can see the traditional wedding dress and the oriental slippers that the bride used to wear.

Lovech houses from the period have huge terraces. During the summer, the entire family used to sleep there.

The cellar is another must-see. Drasova house has huge, authentic cellar with oak wood doors. The cellar protects huge wine kegs and grape baskets.

Rashova house was constructed in 1835. Owner Nencho Rashev donated his property to the museum. The collection recreates the lifestyle of Lovech intellectuals from the 30s and 40s of the past century. European style is prevalent. The kitchen is simple, featuring European chairs and porcelain dishes. Other interesting items, missing from the Drasova house collection include lamps, German clocks, perfume and a cradle.

Apart from the furniture, the collection includes typical clothing and accessories.

Nencho Rashev’s office has also been preserved. Personal belongings among which a guitar, books, clothes and a desk are still there today.

The ethnographic complex is situated on 16 Hristo Ivanov – Golemia street. It welcomes visitors from 8 am to midday and from 1 pm to 5 pm during the winter and from 8 am to midday and from 2 pm to 6 pm during the summer.