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National History Museum
Bulgaria’s story
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Image courtesy of © Јакша · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout National History Museum
The National History Museum, in a former government residence at the foot of Vitosha, tells Bulgaria’s story from prehistory to modern times, with Thracian gold, medieval art and much more. Combine it with the nearby Boyana Church.
Why it's on our list
- Bulgaria’s largest history museum
- Thracian treasures
- Combine with the Boyana Church
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National History Museum before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National History Museum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ivan Susanin1.1 km13 min walk
- Taxi rank, Aleksandar S. Pushkin Blvd.1.4 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Boyana Church1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)5.1 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Borisova Gradina6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Church of St Nedelya6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- National Archaeological Museum6.4 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Sofia Synagogue6.5 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque6.5 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas6.6 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Central Mineral Baths6.6 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station7.5 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Sofia Central Station7.6 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)12 kmCar or taxi 40 min