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Historical Museum

11 Reviews

#3 of 6 things to do in Samokov

History Museums, Museums

Prof. Vasil Zahariev str. 4, Samokov 2000, Bulgaria

+359 700 66 712

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“Excellent in all respects”

This is a tiny museum - its total size is less than the size of a single hall in many big museums... read more

Reviewed January 13, 2018

Kostyantyn_V

“Museum Visit”

A lovely place to while away the time. Plenty of Roman architecture alongside Bulgarian cultural... read more

Reviewed July 3, 2017

Bucketgob

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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4.0

11 reviews

Excellent36%
Very good46%
Average18%
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Jul 2, 2017

“Museum Visit”

Jan 13, 2018

“Excellent in all respects”

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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Prof. Vasil Zahariev str. 4, Samokov 2000, Bulgaria

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+359 700 66 712

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Kostyantyn_V

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Reviewed January 13, 2018

Excellent in all respects

This is a tiny museum - its total size is less than the size of a single hall in many big museums. Nevertheless, the quality and the range of exhibits is amazing. The exhibition covers the period from Thracian times to 19th - beginning 20th...More

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Bucketgob

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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Reviewed July 3, 2017

Museum Visit

A lovely place to while away the time. Plenty of Roman architecture alongside Bulgarian cultural items. Cost was a couple of Levs.. (less than 1 Euro) per person and well worth a visit.

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Adam M

Wrexham, United Kingdom

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Reviewed March 6, 2017

Roman exhibits better than most of Europe

This is a must see addition to any ski holiday in Borovets, the Roman exhibits alone are better than anything you will see in the UK, exquisite glassware and there is so much else associated with the location. The curators were excellent in greeting us...More

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George S

112

Reviewed December 25, 2016

Interesting place to Lear about Local History

The Historical Museum of Samokov is a place where you can learn more about the history of this area of Bulgaria. It will be interesting for History Lovers.

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dqvolskashterka

Sofia, Bulgaria

227

Reviewed September 8, 2014

A charming little museum

It is a very small museum, but full of interesting things to see! The icons exhibition is great. We also saw an exhibition of the beginning of Bulgarian photography.

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