Sightseeing

National History Museum
Housed in the stately Boyana Residence, it comprises of approximately 22,000 exhibits, showing the development of social, political and cultural life on Bulgarian lands in the prehistoric period; Bulgarian lands in ancient times; the Bulgarian state during the middle ages; the XV - XVII century, the Bulgarian National revival period and the Bulgarian State 1878 - 1945.
RESIDENCE BOYANA, PALACE 1, Open: 9.30 - 18.00.

Archaeological Museum
Newly opened after a long period of restoration sponsored by the Italian government and the Bulgarian Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Museum now boasts one of the best displayed collections of any museum in Bulgaria. Remains of Thracian, Greek and Roman settlements can be seen in well lit surroundings with excellent captions in Bulgarian and English. Star exhibit is the Valchitran gold treasure from the 14th century BC which is in the centre of the main hall. There is also a sarcophagus showing dramatic scenes of violence, and the original mosaic rescued from the floor of the St. Sofia Church. The museum would be worth a visit for the building alone, the ivy-clad 15th century “Buyuk (Big) Mosque”. 2 Saborna St., next to the Bulgarian National Bank. Free Admission. Open 10.00 - 14.30, closed on Mondays.

The Earth and Man Museum
Founded in 1986. Over 20,000 exhibits are on display, divided into six sections: Giant Crystals, Minerals of the Earth, Industrial Minerals, Raw Material Sources of Bulgaria, Gems, and New Materials. The museum also holds exhibitions and classical music evenings, which are noted in our cultural supplement. 4 Cherni Vrah Blvd. Open 10.00 - 18.00, closed Sunday and Monday. Admission 0.40 leva, guided tours in most languages.