Ruse Travel Guide

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The Monument of Liberty

The Monument of Liberty, Ruse

 Nikolay_Ivanov Says:  The Monument of Liberty is sculptured by arch. Arnoldo Zochi in 1907. It is devoted to the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878. It has been one of the symbols of Ruse since then. Now it is a part of the Coat of Arms of Ruse. 

The Liberty Square

The Liberty Square, Ruse

 Nikolay_Ivanov Says:  The Liberty Square was built in the early 30s. The local mayor wanted to construct an economic, cultural and political area that would be the centre of the town. The most important places had already been there, actually: The Theatre, The Monument of Liberty, The Garden. The... 

"Alexandrovska" street

"Alexandrovska" street, Ruse

 Nikolay_Ivanov Says:  Ruse was an important commercial centre at the turn of 20th century. The rich people built splendid houses all the way by the central street- "Alexandrovska street". It was named after Alexander I Batenberg, the first ruler of Bulgaria after the Liberation in 1878. It starts... 

The Danube river

The Danube river, Ruse

 Nikolay_Ivanov Says:  The Danube takes its source from Germany, then flows through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine. Ruse is one of the most important ports in its way. In 19th century Ruse was the point of connection between Bulgaria and... 

The Theatre

The Theatre, Ruse

 Nikolay_Ivanov Says:  The Theater building is a unique "bijou" exactly in the centre. It was built around 1902. Interestingly enough, the local people collected the money for the construction. It was reconstructed in 90s and now it looks splendid. 

The Main Square

The Main Square, Ruse

 JessieLang Says:  The Square is a good place to wander and watch people. Locals sit on benches and visit, and children play. Things are a bit run down, but it is improving: The Liberty Monument was surrounded by scaffolding because it is being repaired. 

Sveta Troitsa

Sveta Troitsa, Ruse

 JessieLang Says:  The Sveta Troitsa (Holy Trinity) Church was built in 1632. To get around the Turkish height restrictions on churches, they dug down. You have to go downstairs to enter, but it has nice high ceilings once you are inside. The altar is really beautiful in this church. 

Don't Forget To Look Up!

Don't Forget To Look Up!, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  Ruse's modern development really took off towards the end of the 19th century as it became Bulgaria's main Danube port. A Municipal ordinance actually enshrined in law that the new buildings must be constructed with ornamentation on their frontages. Some of these are... 

The Pantheon Of National Revival Heroes

The Pantheon Of National Revival Heroes, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  This seems to be another of Bulgaria's Communist-era monuments which locals have mixed feelings about (as you might note by the grafitti). It was constructed in 1978, the 100th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule by the Russians, to commemorate the 453... 

Have A Walk In The Park

Have A Walk In The Park, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  Bulgarian's certainly like their public parks and here in Ruse is no exception. The city's main park is the Mladezhki (youngster's) and even in the snow this makes for a pleasant stroll. The park is located just off the city centre, following the pedestrian blvd Aleksandrova... 

Hotels  

Riga

 3 Reviews and 4 Opinions  Riga Hotel is the biggest hotel complex in Ruse with over 120 rooms, restaurant, cafe. It shows how... 

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Restaurants  

Irish Pub Terassa: The "Irlandska Zakuska"

Irish Pub Terassa: The "Irlandska Zakuska", Ruse

 johngayton Says:  Under most circumstances I avoid "Irish Pubs" when travelling, except of course when I'm in Ireland. This one in Ruse tho', on the banks of the Danube, attracted me because of its location rather than its "Irish" theme.The theme fortunately is confined to having green... 

Happy Bar And Grill: The Best Located "Happy" In Bulgaria

Happy Bar And Grill: The Best Located "Happy" In Bulgaria, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  "Happy" is Bulgaria's most successful chain of restaurants with ever-growing numbers of branches spreading all over the Country. One of the newest is here in Ruse, located in the magnificently titled "Profit Yielding Building" overlooking the Svoboda Square."Happy" is a sort... 

Transportation  

Ruse- Bucharest

Ruse- Bucharest, Ruse

 bogomil Says:  Important: Do not get this taxi. The 45 E is a robbery. There is a daily shuttle - twice a day and the cost is 15 euro (2 way ticket). To book your ticket, you can call:phone.: 082/ 821 964GSM: 0885 741 440 The company name is Ovanesovi. 

Believe It Or Not My Train Was On Time!

Believe It Or Not My Train Was On Time!, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  By the time the morning I was due to leave Ruse for Sofia arrived it had been snowing for almost thirty hours with a good six inches covering the city. On enquiring of my hotel receptionist whether she knew whether the trains were running she made a quick call to the... 

A Very Walkable City (Even In The Snow!)

A Very Walkable City (Even In The Snow!), Ruse

 johngayton Says:  Ruse is a pleasantly compact city and whilst it does seem to have a reasonably good local bus service everywhere is easily walkable, facilitated by the excellent street signage and numerous street maps.The two main streets, Borisova and Aleksandrovska, which cross in the... 

Local Customs  

The Three Door Problem!

The Three Door Problem!, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  In classical mechanics the applied mathematics involved have trouble dealing with a system containing three moving bodies which interact through gravitational forces. Even using computers the best that can be achieved to predict the motion of three such bodies is a... 

Temple of the Dogs?

Temple of the Dogs?, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  As with every other Bulgarian town or city Ruse has its population of stray dogs. Although stray they seem to be well fed and looked after and are certainly not a problem.I noticed this pack outside one of the mausoleums in the Vazrozhdenski park, where the Pantheon is. It... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Nord Swimming Complex

Nord Swimming Complex, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  If swimming is your thing and you're here in the summer then the Nord Swimming Complex is an open-air centre with a couple of pools. One seems to be for the serious swimmers, another for diving and a third fun one with a water chute.This is located in the Mladezhki Park, to... 

Favorites  

Angel Kunchev

Angel Kunchev, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  This statue on (I think) ul Kiril Startsev commemorates the Tryavna-born Nationalist hero Angel Kunchev.As a teenager Angel Kanchev was an ardent believer in the Bulgarian revolutionary cause and became a member of the Second Bulgarian Legion, based in Serbia, in the late... 

The Profit Yielding Building

The Profit Yielding Building, Ruse

 johngayton Says:  This magnificently-titled neo-Baroque building is one of Ruse's finest examples of its turn of the century architecture. It is so-called because the rentals from the commercial lets were used to help fund the local schools.The original building was started in 1898, following... 

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 Page about Ruse - Ruse is the biggest Bulgarian port town on the river Danube. After the opening of the Rhein - Main - Danube canal which covers about 3,500 km. and connects thirteen European countries with the Near... 

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Q:  Hi Lads, What would be the best option to go from Ruse to Baneassa airport? I know I can take a cab for 90 Lev but I think... 

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A: Hi! I think the price is very reasonable, the transfer from a transortation company will cost more. Taxi is ok, the distance is short, but in Bucurest the trafic is... 

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 Having just spent my first full day in Ruse I must say I'm impressed with this city. The Central Railway Station, with its idiosyncratic mix of Neo-Classical and Socialist-Brutal architecture,... 

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