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Discover Sofia's vibrant art scene on this engaging tour that takes you through the largest National Gallery in Bulgaria, featuring 1,700 artworks across 28 halls. Explore the Royal Palace, once home to the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom, now showcasing a rich art collection and an ethnographic museum. Conclude your journey at the Sofia City Art Gallery, preserving the city's artistic heritage since 1928. This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts eager to delve into Bulgaria's cultural history.
- Visit the newest National Gallery, featuring a diverse art collection
- Explore the Formal Royal Palace with its ethnographic exhibits
- Discover the Sofia City Art Gallery, highlighting local artistry
- Perfect for art lovers interested in Bulgarian and international art history
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point of the tour is in front of Art Gallery "Kvadrat 500". The guide will be holding a sign "Sofia Art Tour".
The tour ends next to the Old Royal Residence (Ethnographic museum).
Itinerary
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Our tour will commence at this newest and largest National Gallery building (“Kvadrat” 500) renowned for its impressive collection of 1,700 artworks displayed across twenty-eight halls on four levels. The exhibition highlights Bulgarian art from the mid-19th century to the 20th century, alongside medieval European art and pieces from Asia, Africa, and America. Our next stop is the formal Royal Palace, which once served as the residence of the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Today, it houses a rich art collection along with an ethnographic museum, which presents different traditional clothes, crafts and customs. Finally, we will explore the exhibitions at the Sofia City Art Gallery, established in 1928 to preserve all material evidence of Sofia's art up to the present day.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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