Articles from category: Rousse from bulgariainside.com

National Revival Pantheon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:00 +0200

The national revival pantheon in Rousse is a monument-ossuary honoring the struggle for Bulgarian liberation and paying tribute to all who gave their lives in the battles. Construction began in 1977 over the remains of a Christian church that was destroyed in 1975. The construction area totals 4456 sq. m. The pantheon preserves the remains of 39 well-known Bulgarian revival period activists. You will find there the graves of Liuben Karavelov, Zahari Stoianov, Panaiot Hitov, Stefan Karadzha, Panaiot Volov, Angel Kunchev, Tonka Obretenova and many others. Memorial plaques feature the names of 453 other activists, fighters and revolutionaries. Eternal fire glows under the golden dome of the ossuary. The pantheon was officially opened in 1978 to commemorate 100 years since Bulgaria’s liberation from Ottoman rule. In 2001, a small chapel was constructed alongside the...

Profit-Yielding Building, Rousse

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:00 +0200

One of Rousse’s most notable architecture landmarks is its Profit-Yielding Building. This Rousse symbol is located in the central part of the city, at Svoboda square. The name of the building is derived from an idea to turn the construction into a profit-producing structure. Profit was to be generated through shop, theater, casino and library rental. In 1896, Rousse’s municipal council decided to start the construction of a theater building in the central part of the city. The building was to meet the cultural needs of Rousse residents and to generate some rent revenue. Construction began in 1898 following the plan of Viennese architects. The process was slow due to the lack of funding. In 1900 work stopped though the construction of the theater chamber was still not finalized. The first play was staged in the casino in 1901. Work on the building ended in...

National Museum of Transportation

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0200

The city of Rousse is the place where you will find Bulgaria’s only transportation museum. The national museum of transport was created to commemorate 100 years since the existence of railway transportation in Bulgaria. It is located in the building of the first city railway station and opened doors for visitors in 1996. Rousse’s railway station, where the museum is located, was constructed from 1864 to 1866. The railway station functioned until 1954. Today, the station has been recognized as historic monument. The three museum sections present the development of railway transportation, shipping and communications. Communication technologies, photographs, documents, personal belongings of transportation workers and slogans will show you the history of transportation in Bulgaria. Some of the exhibit items are unique. You will see Sultanie, the special...

Danube River

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:14:00 +0300

Danube is the only river in Europe that flows from the west to the east. The river is 2859 km long and passes through 10 countries on its way. For centuries, the Danube has been an important commerce connection between Western and Eastern Europe. Apart from the fact that it acts as a major waterway, the Danube turns into an increasingly popular place for tourists. The beauty of the Bulgarian riverbank, as well as the picturesque Danube towns, make the region an interesting place to visit. Fishing Danube River is suitable for fishing at several locations. All fishermen know that practicing the hobby there has its specifics and depends on the river level. Conditions for fishing have been created in the vicinities of Rousse, Vidin, Silistra and Lom. Legends have long been told about the large fish caught near the town of Kozloduy. The riverbank near the town is especially...

Danube River Cruises in Bulgaria

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:51:00 +0300

Danube River originates in Germany’s Black Forest and is the second longest river in Europe. Its length is 2859 km and Danube is the only river flowing from the west to the east. The river is a major international water route that crosses nine European countries. One of these countries is Bulgaria. Nearly 5.2 percent of the river’s length is situated in the country. These nearly 480 km give excellent opportunities for tourism practices like cruises. These types of trips have grown in popularity over the past few years. The number of passengers is constantly increasing. Over 11 companies perform Danube cruises and five or six of these include Bulgaria as a destination to visit. One Bulgarian company has specialized in such trips. Unfortunately, the Bulgarian part of the river lacks major landmarks and beautiful nature like the one in Hungary, Austria and...

Rousse

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:26:00 +0200

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...