Vratsa History Museum

The Vratsa History Museum preserves artifacts from different time periods of the region and displays finds from ancient, medieval, and recent times. The collection includes objects from everyday life, religious practices, and significant historical moments of local history.

The museum was established in 1953 and focuses on preserving findings from ancient times, especially from the Thracian period. The collection documents human settlement in the region over thousands of years.

The museum displays religious objects from different periods, including a rare liturgical garment and an ancient gospel manuscript from the 16th and 17th centuries. These items give visitors a sense of how people in the region practiced and expressed their faith.

The museum offers labels and descriptions in Bulgarian and English to help visitors navigate the exhibits. Staff members are available to answer questions about the collections and regional history.

A notable piece in the collection is a ceramic tablet from Gradetsnica, which ranks among the oldest known examples of written script. This discovery shows that the region played a role in how humans developed writing.

Location: Vratsa

Inception: 1953

Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

Website: http://vratsamuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 43.20056,23.54722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00