Museum of History, Oryahovo

Created in 1939 by Nikola Kotsev. Today the Historical Museum owns a fund of over 4 500 exhibits. Unique in character are the statue "Good Shepherd" and the Stone Cross from the 4th century - wonderful examples of early Christian art. The statue "Good Shepherd" participated in two international exhibitions in Rome and Brussels. The museum is housed in the house of Revival figure  Philip Simidov, declared a monument of culture. It is a two-storey city building, built in the late 19th century in the late baroque style. Three halls are arranged for a visit. Two of them have permanent expositions - "Archeology" and "Renaissance". In the third room, temporary exhibitions on different topics are held.

 

Availability for visits: Paid, all year round, available guide, free access for people with disabilities

Transport accessibility: in Oryahovo town, central part, near road

Tourist infrastructure: yes