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Discover Bulgarian art on a guided tour of the National Gallery, former Royal Palace, and Sofia City Art Gallery. Explore collections from the 19th and 20th centuries and learn about local culture.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Bulgarian art from the 19th and 20th centuries
• Explore the National Gallery's vast collection of 1,700 artworks
• Visit the former Royal Palace and discover its rich ethnographic collection
• Learn about traditional Bulgarian crafts and customs at the museum
• Discover Sofia's art history at the Sofia City Art Gallery

Description

Begin your tour at the newest and largest National Gallery building, “Kvadrat 500.” Admire its impressive collection of 1,700 artworks displayed across twenty-eight halls on four levels. See Bulgarian art from the mid-19th century to the 20th century, alongside medieval European art and pieces from Asia, Africa, and America. Next, head to the former Royal Palace, which once served as the residence of the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Explore a rich art collection along with an ethnographic museum, which presents different traditional clothes, crafts, and customs. Finally, visit the Sofia City Art Gallery, established in 1928 to preserve all material evidence of Sofia's art up to the present day.

Includes

Visit to the National Gallery building 'Kvadrat 500' Visit to the Ethnographic Museum (formal Royal Palace) Visit to the Sofia City Art Gallery Guided tour Entrance tickets

Important Information

• Photography may be restricted in certain areas of the galleries.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund