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National Archeological Museum of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Museum4.6 · 2 8244.4 · 668≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~12 BGN270 m from the center
Bulgaria's foremost archaeological museum, located within the 15th-century Buyuk Mosque, the oldest surviving building in central Sofia. It houses astonishing treasures spanning prehistoric, Thracian, Roman, and medieval eras. Highlights include the legendary Valchitran gold treasure weighing over 12 kilograms, the Thracian golden burial mask of King Teres, and a lifelike bronze head of Seuthes III.
Highlights
- Housed in the 15th-century Buyuk Mosque, Sofia's oldest monument
- Spectacular Valchitran gold treasure weighing over 12 kilograms
- Masterpiece bronze portrait head of Thracian King Seuthes III
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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