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Did you know that Pleven is equidistant from the Balkan Mountains and the Danube River? And did you know that it is the largest city in Northwestern Bulgaria? If you have never visited the city of museums, you should definitely correct this mistake. Today we present you 5 attractions in Pleven that you should not miss. Keep an eye on our blog, because soon we will also present you interesting places to visit around Pleven.
We can’t talk about Pleven sites without first mentioning the Panorama of the Pleven Epopee of 1877. It was built to commemorate our country’s 100th anniversary of liberation from Ottoman domination and is a symbol of the city as well as one of the Hundred National Tourist Sites. Pleven’s characteristic panorama is ranked 40th on the Bulgarian national tourist movement list, alongside the Pleven Museum and St. George the Victorious.
The Pleven Panorama is open every day, but the hours vary depending on the season. From October 1 to April 30, it is open from 9:00 to 17:00. From May 1 to September 30, the doors remain open till 17:30. The ticket costs BGN 10, with reductions for people over 65 and students. Admission is free for children under the age of seven. Family tickets are available for one or two parents and up to three children.
Admission is free on the last Tuesday of every month.
Along with the Panorama, you can also visit one of the most famous museums in Pleven – the Regional History Museum. The Regional History Museum Pleven is located in the central part of the city in a two-storey building built in 1888. Special halls include Archaeology, Ethnography, Renaissance, Russo-Turkish War, Third Bulgarian State and New History, Nature.
The museum is open from Monday to Saturday. From 1 November to 31 March you can visit it from 9:00 to 17:30, and from 1 April to 31 October you are welcome until 18:00. For individual visitors the entrance fee is 8 BGN. Students and senior citizens receive discounts. Admission for children under 7 is free. A family admission ticket allows one or two parents with up to three children to visit the museum for a fee of BGN 15. There are also discounts for visiting 1-2 exhibitions.
You can visit the museum without paying an entrance fee at:
Iliya Beshkov is one of the most well-known Pleven artists. Beshkov, born in the town of Dolni Dabnik in Pleven, was one of the most remarkable artists of the first half of the twentieth century. He is described as a virtuoso in both drawing and writing. He was a writer and teacher who also produced cartoons and illustrations mocking the Bulgarian regime.
If you are an art connoisseur, don’t miss to visit the gallery in Pleven bearing his name. The permanent exposition allows you to get acquainted with the main stages and trends in the development of native art from the end of the XIX to the 70s of the XX century.
The gallery is open from Monday to Saturday. Winter opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:00. During the summer months you can visit it from 10:00 to 18:00. The ticket price is BGN 3. Students and pensioners can enter for a symbolic fee of BGN 1, and children up to the age of 7 can enter for free.
You can view the gallery for free as well. Admission is free every Thursday of the month, on March 3 and May 15.
If you take a stroll in the centre of Pleven, you’re sure to notice the water cascade. It is a favourite recreational spot for Pleven residents and is sure to fascinate you too. Over ten waterfalls, fountains, three water mirrors and various water features invite you for a short escape from the summer heat.
The unique complex has an area of over 1500 sq.m and was built in 1982. In the daytime you can find coolness under the centuries-old trees and under the spray of the fountains. At night you can enjoy the light show. The cascade becomes especially interesting in the evening as it glows in different lights. The marvellous display of multicoloured lights and the play of water make it an attractive place to relax.
Don’t miss to take a photo for memory.
Skobelev Park Pleven was created in memory of the fallen heroes in the struggle for the Liberation of Bulgaria. It is located at the place where General Skobelev’s detachment fought its fiercest battles for the defence of Pleven in 1877. The idea for the construction was given in 1898, but the park museum became a reality only in 1907.
Skobelev Park keeps the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of our country. In the centre of the park there is an ossuary, a redoubt and many monuments commemorating the glorious feat of thousands of known and unknown warriors. It is considered a cultural monument of national importance.
The site is open by appointment only. If you are curious to see it, call in advance on 064/ 830 251. The entrance fee is BGN 3. Students and citizens over 65 can benefit from a discount, and for children up to the age of 7 the walk in the park is free.
*The ticket prices and opening hours are current as of July 2024. This article is for informational purposes only and the Kaylaka Park Hotel is not responsible for any changes in opening hours or admission prices.
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