Ruse is one of Bulgaria's most elegant cities. Often reflective of Vienna its past is displayed in several museums and in its ruined Roman fortress.
The heart of Ruse is the grand pl Svoboda, with its Monument to Freedom. Ruse is a base for visiting the nearby rock monasteries and other attractions at Rusenski Lom Nature Park.
First Stop
The Danube cruise continues in Bulgaria. Disembark in Ruse – often referred to as
“Little Vienna” for its Art-Nouveau homes, Austro-Hungarian architecture
and lively cafés. The choices of sightseeing are:
- Guided walking tour of Ruse, or
- Hike to the celebrated
Rock Churches in the village of Ivanovo, whose stony chambers carved
into steep, cliffside caves reveal stunning medieval frescoes inside.
Things to do in Ruse
Freedom Square , Orlova Chuka Cave , National Museum of Transport and Communication , Museum House of Kaliopa , Rock Monastery , Rousse Museum of History , Forest Park , Rousse TV Tower , Dance Club Oppium , Sexaginta Prista Fortress and Museum
