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Pleven

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:05:00 +0200

Various historic developments took place in the town of Pleven. Situated 160 km away from Sofia in central northern Bulgaria, Pleven has its thousands of years of history. Many artifacts, connected to past events, are exposed in the town’s history museum. In 1924, people accidentally found in a vineyard close to the Pleven village of Vulchitrun the largest Thracian gold treasure ever discovered in the country. All items weight 12 kg and can be seen in the National Archaeology Museum in Sofia. Pleven is largely connected to Bulgaria’s attempts to gain independence and end the Ottoman rule over its territories. The town also played role in the Russo-Turkish war. Troops of both armies clashed in the region. Nearly five months were needed for the Russian troops to defeat the army of Osman Pasha on December 10 1877. A unique monument has been set up in the...

General Lavrov Memorial Park

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:05:00 +0300

The biggest of its kind park in Bulgaria is situated 25 km away from Pleven, on the road to Sofia. General Lavrov Park is located near the road diversion to Gorni Dubnik village. This memorial park, just like Skobelev Park, was created at its current site for a reason. The place is a former military ground where a battle that was part of the Russo-Turkish war took place. Right after Bulgaria’s liberation from Ottoman rule, the Russian government started erecting monuments in the region of Gorni Dubnik. A number of monuments, honoring all soldiers who took part or died in the battles were set up. Sculptures and an open-air exhibition of Russian weapons also became part of the memorial area. A park was created there from 1950 to 1954. In 1977, the park was entirely renovated and new monuments were positioned. The park underwent additional renovation as part of a campaign...

Pleven’s Revival Complex

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:42:00 +0300

The only place in Pleven that has preserved some of the revival-period architecture is the so called Revival Complex. It is situated in the central part of town, close to the old main street. Despite the initial idea behind the complex, today it has nothing to do with museum collections. There, Pleven residents and town visitors can enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine in authentic surroundings. The place is worth paying a visit, even if only to have a rakia and a shopska salad. Construction of the complex began in 1974. Buildings are exact replicas of old houses that were situated in other parts of town. The only authentic revival period house is the one that belonged to Angel Mruvkov. It inspired the creation of the entire complex. Mruvkov’s house served as a museum where a lifestyle during the revival period collection was displayed. The upper floor of the house...

Chapel - Mausoleum St. Georgi Pobedonosets

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:19:00 +0300

Chapel-mausoleum St. Georgi Pobedonosets is one of Pleven’s symbols and the sign on the town’s coat of arms. The chapel is situated on Vyzrazhdane square, in the central part of town. It was constructed making use of the donations of patriotic Bulgarians members of the Tsar Osvoboditel Alexander II committee. Construction took place between 1903 and 1907. Three sarcophaguses in the crypt of the chapel protect the remains of soldiers who died in the Pleven battle. Some of the best Bulgarian architects, painters and sculptors from the beginning of the 20th century took part in the construction. Twelve architects competed to win the project and the winter was 27-year old Pencho Koichev. The sculpture of St. George that stands at the chapel’s entrance features curious symbolism signifying the victory over the Ottoman Empire. Other famous...

Pleven's Art Gallery

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:25:00 +0300

Hidden in the beautiful greenery of Pleven’s cascades is a unique building that town residents call The Bath. Since 25 years, this building protects unique works of art that Bulgarian artist Svetlin Rousev donated to his birth town. Part of the collection was displayed in Sofia’s National Gallery for Foreign Art to commemorate 75 years since Rousev’s birth. The building was constructed in 1905. Its specific architecture makes some people love it and others hate it. Because of its specifics, the building was called a Turkish-Roman Bath and until the 70s acted as such. Today, the building has been named a monument of culture of national importance. Rousev has been collecting works of art throughout his life. In 1984, he decided to donate 322 of them to his birth town. These include Bulgarian works of art from the revival period until present times....

Pleven History Museum

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:29:00 +0200

The Pleven regional history museum has been recognized as a monument of culture that is responsible for research, presentations, preservation and popularization of Bulgaria’s cultural and natural heritage. A number of important landmarks among which Storgozia fortress, the Nikopol medieval fortress and Roman settlement Ulpia Oescus have been presented there. The museum has one of the richest collections in the country, its collection exceeding 180 000 exhibition items, documents and nature specimens. Items have been placed in 24 halls. The collections are named respectively Archaeology, Ottoman Rule and Revival, Ethnographic, New and Modern History and Nature. A numismatic collection includes over 25 000 coins and is truly remarkable. The specialized museum library protects nearly 10 000 books and magazines. Some of the writings have historical value, since...

Kailuka Park

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:10:00 +0200

Kailuka park is one of the favorite walk and rest spots in Pleven, a peaceful place in the middle of centuries-old forests. The park is situated south of Pleven in the valley of Touchenitsa River. A beautiful gorge was turned into the present-day park in 1946. Pleven’s entire society took active part in setting up the park. Improvements continued being implemented in the next 25 years. Today, the park combines relaxation and entertainment opportunities. Steep cliffs, over 20 m in height, are used by climbers who practice there their hobby. The region features various plant and animal species, some of which unique for Bulgaria and the Balkan region. The remains of Roman fortress Storgozia are situated in the same region. Pleven’s zoo can also be seen there. The complex features other facilities like swimming pools, tennis courts, a lake and children...

Pleven's Water Cascades

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:03:00 +0200

A water landmark was constructed in the central part of Pleven back in 1982 and covers an area of 10 decares. The attraction consists of three unique water cascades, water mirrors and a fountain. Each cascade has an area exceeding 1500 sq m and over 10 waterfalls, 47 lights and 122 projectors. Water mirrors have 36 projectors, while the fountain is lit by 322 projectors. Combining light and water produces unique visuals. The landmark is especially beautiful at night. The cascades function from April to October.

Skobelev Park Museum

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:46:00 +0200

Park museum general Skobelev was constructed between 1904 and 1907 on the battlefield itself. During the third Pleven assault, this spot was the place where Skobelev’s soldiers took part in a fierce battle. Over 6500 people were killed and the place was named Murtva Dolina (death valley). The remains of all killed soldiers were placed in nine mounds and an ossuary. Russian weapons from the war have also been positioned there. Skobelev park is a peaceful oasis in the middle of busy Pleven with its beautiful alleys and greenery that surrounds visitors from all sides. Pleven Epopee Panorama, one of the town’s most important landmarks is situated there. The park is open for visitors from 9 am to midday and from 1 pm to 6 pm during the summer and from 9 am to midday and from 12.30 pm to 5 pm during the winter. Its days off are Sunday and Monday.

Tsar Osvoboditel II Memorial House

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:36:00 +0200

The memorial house of Tsar Osvoboditel II in Pleven is situated in the house of Vatsovi family. The house was constructed in the beginning of the Russo-Turkish War in 1877 and 1878. Its rich interior is typical for the revival period style. On November 11 1877, the house welcomed Russian emperor Alexander II, right after Pleven’s liberation. From December 12 to 22, the house served as the home of the first military governor of Pleven, general Skobelev. The museum itself was created between 1904 and 1907. A beautiful park was created to surround the house. Russian batteries and sculptures of Russian and Romanian military commanders were placed there. Tsar Osvoboditel II welcomes visitors from 9 am to midday and from 1 pm to 6 pm during the summer and from 9 am to midday and from 12.30 pm to 5 pm during the winter. Its days off are Sunday and Monday.

Pleven Epopee Panorama

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:14:00 +0200

Pleven Epopee Panorama 1877 is one of a kind monument on the Balkan Peninsula. The monument was created to honor 100 years since Bulgaria’s liberation from Ottoman rule. The panorama was set up in the region of Skobelev park museum, right where some of the most fierce fighting for Pleven liberation took place. Events from the Russo-Turkish war from 1877 and 1878 where recreated via the panorama. Picturesque artwork, exhibited in four halls puts together the efforts of 11 Russian and two Bulgarian painters. Historic information, combined with artwork really affects everyone who decides to visit. The exhibition takes visitors back to 1877, in the middle of the battle held on September 11. The Pleven Epopee Panorama welcomes visitors each day from 9 am to midday and from 1 pm to 6 pm during the summer and from 9 am to midday and from 12.30 pm to 5 pm during the...