Ruse is one of Bulgaria’s most-visited cities as it’s famous for many interesting facts. Surprisingly, Ruse houses around 300 architectural landmarks and it’s the city when many important events took place primarily. The Ruse was the first town in the country that had the first publish/print shop, first bank, and also the first motion picture was shown in Ruse. If you plan to visit Ruse, here are the top 5 tourist attractions for you.
1- Svoboda
Svoboda aka the Liberty Square of the city is the city’s largest and grand square. Liberty Square in Ruse has an enormous sculpture that was built in 1909 by an Italian sculptor, Arnoldo Zocchi. As Ruse used to be the largest town of Bulgaria the sculptor was placed there which has the Queen and two lions at the ground level of the monument. One breaks the chains of slavery and the other serves as a guard. Roaming in the city of Ruse you will get to see the liberty square or svoboda which is definitely a picturesque place.
2- Danube River
Danube river is one of the biggest rivers in the European countries and it connects more than 10 countries as well. Danube River serves as a port as well where you can take pictures and enjoy a good meal at the restaurant locate by. Also, you can jog and walk. On a daily basis, tens and hundreds of cruises use the river. The rivers give a breath of fresh air with a place to exercise and admire the beauty. It is recommended for nature lovers.
3- Dohodno Zdanie
Dohodno Zdanie was built in 1898-1902 for the purpose of theatre, and film performances on the based of funds given by the trustees. Dohodno Zdanie now serves as the majestic monument of the city as the building has an unmatchable architecture that leaves the visitors in awe of the tourist spot. Here you will find a museum, nine shops, casinos, two storeys, and many other interesting things.
4- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
Pantheon of National Revival Heroes is one of the top-most visited places in Bulgaria for the fact that it has interred more than 453 dead bodies in the detachment of Botev. Moreover, it serves as the ossuary of the city where many Bulgarians have been interred including Lyuben Karavelov, Zahari Stoyanov, Stefan Karadzha, Panayot Hitov, Tonka Obretenova, Nikola Obretenov, Panayot Volov, Angel Kanchev, and others. Inside the building, many names have been inscribed inside the building to present the honor. If you love visiting historical places, then this is the one for you.
5- Regional Museum of History
The Regional Museum of history gives an in-depth look and insight into the history and culture of Bulgaria. In the museum, the artifacts and many interesting things have been placed that belong to the Roman Ottoman Empire, Roman occupation, the era of Thracian culture, Medieval times, and Bulgarian modern history.
