History Museum
Etropole
To learn more about the history of Etropole you can visit the Historical Museum of Etropole. The History Museum in Etropole launched its first exhibition in 1958. Ten years later, in 1968, the second exhibition of the museum was opened in the restored building of the former Turkish police office. The museum of Etropole is still housed there. The building was constructed in the period 1853 - 1870. This is the second public building in Etropole after the Clock Tower (1710) that has survived to this day.
The rich cultural and historical heritage of Etropole municipality is presented in 10 exhibition halls: Archeology, Ethnography, Crafts 16th - 17th century, Crafts 18th - 19th century, Crafts 19th -20th century, Educational Activities, Etropole Literary School, National Liberation Movement, Prominent Citizens of Etropole, and Philanthropy. Over 1200 original exhibits, 120 photos and documents are displayed.
Visitor information
- Address
- 105 Ruski Blvd.
- Opening hours
- Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 15:00
- Phone
- +359 720 62124
- museum_etropole@abv.bg
- Website
- https://www.museum-etropole.com/
- Good to know
- Entrance fees: For pupils, students, pensioners - €0.51. For adults - €1.02 For children up to 7 years, for people with disabilities - free of charge. For students from Etropole municipality - free of charge.
- Coordinates
- 42.8308, 23.99395 Open in Maps
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