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Mini Bulgaria Park in Veliko Tarnovo - a walk among the Bulgarian architectural pearls

Photo: Rositsa Petkova

Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and natural beauties of Bulgaria with the miniatures in the open-air museum "Park Mini Bulgaria" in the town of Veliko Tarnovo - a wonderful opportunity to admire the achievements of our ancestors and appreciate the heritage that we are obliged to preserve for future generations.

The Palace in Balchik
"Park Mini Bulgaria" collects models of Bulgarian landmarks, executed on a scale of 1:25. 


Rila Monastery
The park opened its doors in 2017 and extends over 10 decares of area at the foot of the Tsarevets fortress and the famous Baldwin Tower.

The Belogradchik Rocks
Bachkovo Monastery
Currently, over 60 miniature models can be viewed in the Mini Bulgaria Park, among them emblematic buildings and landmarks from all over Bulgaria.

Tsarevets Hill in Veliko Tarnovo

The Great Basilica in Bulgaria's first capital Pliska

Pobitite kamani stone formation natural landmark

The Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral in Varna

The Dohodno Zdanie building in Ruse

Baba Vida fortress

Sofia center

Saint George Rotunda in central Sofia

The National Assembly building in Sofia

The art gallery and the Assenov Brothers Monument in Veliko Tarnovo

The Constituent Assembly in Veliko Tarnovo

The Forty Holy Martyrs church in Veliko Tarnovo




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