Rousse, or Russe, is a thriving city, situated on the Danube River. It has a well-established university, where more than 6,000 students study a variety of subjects, including science and technology, the humanities, management and economics. Because of its neoclassical and baroque-style architecture the city of Rousse is also known as "Little Vienna". Many of the most beautiful buildings are concentrated in the area of the main plaza. Some of the most impressive buildings also overlook formal gardens that (in the summer) are full of colourful flowers such as tulips and violets. Pretty fountains decorate the parks and gardens and help to make Rousse one of the most interesting cities in Bulgaria.
Rousse Bridge
There are around 20 museums in the city of Rousse, including the Museum of Urban Life, which has an interesting collection of old costumes, furniture and other antiques. Other interesting features include:
- Liberty Square
- The Monument to Freedom
- Trinity Church
- The City Library
Rousse is the venue for a number of musical and art festivals , including the International Festival of Symphonic Music, the International Jazz Festival and the International Theatre Festival.
Within a short drive from Rousse you will find other areas of interest, including the Rousenski Lom Natural Park, the Rock Monastery of Saint Dimitar, the Ivanovo Rock Churches and the Basarbovski Rock Monastery. Bassarbovo Monastery is the only rock monastery in Bulgaria that is still in everyday use.
Further information
Schools & Universities
Education in Bulgaria is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 years and 16 years. The school year comprises two terms. It starts in September and ends in May or June. Education is free for children with Bulgarian citizenship. However, parents with children from other countries
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Furnishing your property
Unless you are buying a fully‑furnished and equipped Bulgarian property you will want to buy some furniture and accessories for your apartment or house. You will need somebody in Bulgaria whom you can trust to arrange for the items to be delivered to your home, and to ensure that
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Tourist Information
Bulgaria is a small country situated in south‑Eastern Europe. Bulgaria occupies the central part of the Balkan Peninsula on both sides of the Balkan mountain range. To the north, Bulgaria shares a border with Romania. The largest part of this border runs along the River Danube. To
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