0
Hello,
Favourite properties (0)
Saved searches
Selected for you
Notifications
Subscriptions
Settings
Sign out
Close

Sofia central mineral baths to become city history museum

2014-04-24   |  Olga Kotoman

The Sofia central mineral baths will be turned into a city history museum. The appearance of the building and its central entrance will be preserved, and the architectural ornaments on the facades will be restored. The museum to be opened on September 17th, on the holiday of Sofia.

The museum’s exhibits will reveal the history of the city from antiquity. The exhibition halls will be arranged on two floors and will present the life in the capital. The visitors will have opportunity to see 120 000 exhibits that will be located on an area of about 7 900 sq.m. on four levels. Among them are the desk of Stefan Stambolov given to him as a present by Bismarck, a huge lounge clock, a gift from Queen Victoria in 1893 to Prince Ferdinand on the occasion of celebration his wedding with Maria Luisa, an old wooden cabinet from the home of Ivan Geshov, and the luxurious golden chariot of the Queen of France Marie Antoinette, which arrived from Versailles for the wedding of Prince Ferdinand.

The central mineral baths is a cultural monument of national importance. It was built under a project of architect Petko Momtchilov and Yordan Milanov on the site of former Turkish baths, which have been destroyed. The building was designed in Secession style, but with typical Bulgarian, Byzantine and overall Eastern Orthodox ornamental elements by the artist Haralampi Tachev. Complete renovation of the building that was constructed in 1913 has never been done. The roof has been repaired and the facade has been restored under the project “Beautiful Bulgaria”.

The expected date for opening of the museum is September 17th with an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the mineral baths.

View our latest properties in Sofia

  Read more news

Share
Discover wonderful homes in the Bulgarian beach resorts!
Check out our selection of properties on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast! Attractive prices, regular flights to Burgas and Varna international airports. Perfect for frequent visits, summer holidays, and more.
See More
Hot properties in Bansko - the best offers are here for you! ⛰️
Buy your own property in the top ski resort in Bulgaria! An all-year-round resort suitable for winter and summer tourism with the best prices in Europe! Holidays in your own property without the need for hotel reservations!
See More

More News

Press & Media
The Real Estate Market In Bulgaria After the Euro: More Sellers, More Cautious Buyers, and Signs of Slowing Price Growth

The first months of 2026, following Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, outline a new dynamic in the residential property market. After the record activity in 2025, when many buyers accelerated their decisions in anticipation of the introduction of the euro, the market is gradually beginning to return to a more moderate and sustainable pace.

Although official statistics for the e...

16 March, 2026
Company news
BULGARIAN PROPERTIES Agents of March 2026 🌺

Spring is approaching, and we continue the year with confidence and professionalism!

February confirmed the trend toward a more balanced and sustainable real estate market In Bulgaria after eurozone accession. Activity remains stable, negotiations are more thoughtful, and transactions are well-structured and carefully prepared.

In this environment, our Agents of the ...

02 March, 2026
Company news
Polina Stoykova MRICS participated in Imoti.net's Real Estate Business Forum

On February 24, 2026, the Inter Expo Center in Sofia hosted the first edition of the Real Estate Business Forum for the year, organized by Imoti.net. The event brought together leading experts, managers, and professionals from the real estate sector to discuss the future of the industry, the role of technology, and the changing working environment for agencies.

Among the participant...

26 February, 2026
latest news
How Bulgaria’s Eurozone Membership Is Shaping the Real Estate Market

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper integration with European financial systems are reshaping how property is priced, financed, and perceive...

25 February, 2026

REQUEST DETAILS